Yadushri B.
Executive IT Leader | VP of Engineering | Cloud, Data & AI Strategist | Driving Scalable Platforms, Digital Transformation & Innovation | Business Owner | Thought Leader | Published Author
- Role
- Head of Digital Transformation at Veolia
- Location
- Edison, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Yadushri B.
Visionary technology executive and Head of Digital Transformation with 22+ years leading enterprise-scale transformation across cloud, data, and AI in telecommunications, utilities, and financial services. Trusted advisor to CIOs, executive leadership, and board stakeholders, known for aligning technology investment with business outcomes, capital efficiency, and ESG priorities.Proven track record of delivering $15M+ in measurable value through sustainable modernization, AI-enabled customer experiences, FinOps-driven cost optimization, and resilient digital platforms. Deep expertise in sectors at the forefront of ecological, regulatory, and ethical transformation, including water, energy, waste, and large-scale infrastructure environments.Recognized change agent in scaling cloud and AI responsibly—reducing operational and infrastructure footprints, improving reliability, and embedding data-driven decision intelligence to support long-term enterprise performance. Experienced in modern operating models, platform governance, and multi-cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP).Passionate about building high-performing, diverse global teams and fostering inclusive, agile cultures that accelerate innovation while strengthening accountability, resilience, and trust.Key Achievements Include: Drove a 25% increase in digital channel engagement, contributing to a $10M revenue growth within 12 months by launching AI-driven customer experience platforms. Managed a $50M global technology budget and led a high-performing team of professionals across the US, France, India, and Ireland. Delivered over $15M in measurable business impact, including $4M in optimization through AI/ML-driven initiatives and $6M in recurring FinOps savings, by optimizing cloud and infrastructure operations. Increased system uptime to 99.9% and reduced infrastructure costs by $4.5M annually through a modernized cloud and network strategy. Spearheaded multi-cloud transformations (AWS, Azure, GCP), built Cloud Centers of Excellence (CCoE), and embedded AI/ML for predictive insights and intelligent automation. Recognized with 2 external industry awards (AWS, Kion) and 10+ internal honors at Verizon, Fidelity, and Veolia, including Inclusion and Credo Awards for leadership excellence.Please contact me through this profile if you\'d like to connect.
Experience
Head of Digital Transformation
Sep 2024 — Present · NJ, US
Enterprise executive accountable for technology value creation, capital efficiency, and digital risk stewardship across cloud, data, and AI platforms supporting Veolia’s ecological transformation agenda.*Enterprise Strategy & Value Creation: Defined and executed an enterprise digital and AI roadmap aligned to operational resilience, customer experience, and ESG priorities—delivering $15M+ in measurable business value across cost reduction, productivity gains, and revenue enablement.*Executive & Governance Leadership: Trusted advisor to CIO and executive leadership on investment prioritization, architectural trade-offs, and risk posture; active contributor to enterprise governance and decision forums.*Cloud & Data Platform Modernization: Led modernization of cloud, network, and data platforms to support secure, energy-efficient operations, achieving 99.9% platform availability and $4.5M in annual infrastructure cost reduction.*AI-Enabled Business Outcomes: Scaled AI-driven customer engagement and support capabilities, reducing response times by 35%, increasing satisfaction to 92%, and contributing to $10M in incremental revenue growth.*Capital Efficiency & FinOps: Own $50M+ technology budget with full accountability for ROI and transparency; institutionalized FinOps and vendor governance delivering $6M in recurring annual savings.*Operating Model & Talent Leadership: Lead a global organization of 50+ engineers, architects, and data professionals across the US, France, India, and Ireland; built leadership bench strength through capability-based org design and succession planning.
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership and Innovation
2019 — 2021
JSSATE Noida
B.Tech, Electronics and Communications
2002 — 2006
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