Upinder Dhaliwal

About Upinder Dhaliwal

With more than two decades of global experience in product strategy, design, and technology innovation, I specialize in leading teams that build enterprise-scale platforms and transformative customer experiences. At Aristocrat, I oversee Global Product Strategy & Innovation, guiding the roadmap and execution of the AREA suite and partnering across organizational functions.My leadership approach is informed by a career blending creative problem-solving, technical understanding, and disciplined execution. I excel in navigating ambiguity, unifying cross-functional teams, and advancing innovation that aligns with long-term business strategy. I bring a balanced perspective across customer insight, design, data, and emerging technology — enabling teams to deliver measurable outcomes with clarity and confidence. I am passionate about empowering businesses with tech solutions and driving digital transformation.

Experience

1. Senior Director - Global Product Strategy & Innovation

   Aristocrat Gaming

   Sep 2025 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Leading global product innovation and strategy for the AREA Suite, transforming how operators and sales teams experience Aristocrat’s portfolio.Key Achievements• Delivered the strategic vision and platform roadmap for the AREA Suite, elevating digital engagement for internal teams and external operators.• Defined and executed the MVP for SECRET SQUIRREL project, aligning global stakeholders and securing executive sponsorship enterprise.• Established a unified product strategy that connects content, customer experience, and product storytelling across the enterprise.• Strengthened cross-functional operating models, increasing clarity across strategy, sprint planning, quality, and release cycles.• Elevated senior executive visibility through compelling business reviews, strategic storytelling, and data-driven recommendations.• Improved organizational readiness for future platform expansion by modernizing workflows, governance practices, and product development processes.

Education

• Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce

  Bachelors, Business Administration, Economics

  1998 — 2001

• Vancouver Film School

  Diploma, Animation and Visual Effects

  2001 — 2002

Skills

• Character Rigging
• Xsi
• Characters
• Game Development
• Video Games
• Feature Films
• Softimage
• 3d
• Animation
• Cinematics
• Character Animation
• Film
• Rigging
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Games
• Maya
• Mel
• Python
• Autodesk Motionbuilder