Venus Mehta

About Venus Mehta

Transformational IT executive with 18+ years of experience leading enterprise technology modernization, automation, and cost optimization across global operations. Proven record of aligning technology strategy with business outcomes—integrating AI, cloud, and automation to improve performance, resilience, and cost efficiency. Recognized for driving multi-domain portfolio governance, vendor performance programs, and 24x7 operational delivery, producing $30M+ annual impact.Core Leadership Highlights• Directed $100M+ enterprise technology and software portfolio, optimizing vendor strategy, cost, and compliance across 75K+ employees and 27K servers.• Delivered $30M+ in annualized savings and avoidance through strategic vendor negotiations, reclamation, and proactive audit defense.• Drove modernization and M&A integration across 16+ acquisitions, harmonize systems, data, and contracts to ensure enterprise agility and financial alignment.• Embedded AI-driven analytics dashboards and automation in cost forecasting and governance, reducing decision latency by 40%.• Partnered with CIO, CFO, and CHRO to institutionalize governance, forecasting, and risk management across IT, Finance, and HR domains.

Experience

1. IT Director Enterprise Software & Technology Portfolio (Global Sam Itam Program)

   Cummins Inc.

   Dec 2019 — Present · Columbus, IN, US

   Lead Cummins’ enterprise technology portfolio and software optimization strategy across global business units, ensuring fiscal discipline, governance, and operational excellence. Partner with CIO, CFO, and business leadership to align technology investments with enterprise priorities and P&L goals.• Governed $100M+ portfolio covering enterprise software, cloud, and infrastructure technologies, optimized spending through predictive analytics and vendor scorecards.• Achieved $30M+ in annual savings via proactive contract optimization, reclamation automation, and vendor renegotiations.• Directed technology integration for 16+ M&A deals, leading due diligence, portfolio consolidation, and risk alignment.• Embedded AI/automation in financial forecasting, reducing manual effort and accelerating decision cycles.• Institutionalized SAM/ITAM governance into enterprise controls, ensuring audit readiness and transparency across all major software publishers.• Partnered with internal audit and finance to build predictive OPEX/CAPEX dashboards used in CIO quarterly reviews.• Led cross-functional global team, driving adoption of IT governance, KPIs, and 24x7 operational accountability.

Education

• Nagpur University

  Bachelor's in engineering , Electrical

• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

  MBA, Marketing

  2003 — 2005