Ravi Shekhran: Orchestrating Digital Service Excellence Through Strategic Technology Leadership and Scalable Delivery

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Introduction: Transforming Business with Purpose-Driven Technology

In today’s dynamic digital economy, true transformation goes beyond tech deployments — it’s about leading with intent, aligning systems to strategy, and delivering outcomes at scale. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across telecom, education, and publishing media industries, my journey has been rooted in building service-centric technology ecosystems that empower business innovation and global growth.

At the intersection of digital transformation, governance, and operational excellence, I’ve led high-impact programs that redefine how organizations serve customers, engage markets, and scale value.

Enterprise Strategy: From Service Design to P&L Accountability

As Director of Product Technology Services and Bengaluru Operations at Taylor & Francis, I’ve been privileged to lead the organization’s global digital service agenda — integrating DevOps, NOC, cloud, product engineering, and service management into one cohesive strategy. From managing multi-million-dollar P&L units to overseeing legal, compliance, and delivery operations, my role has consistently centered on unifying business and technology priorities.

Whether designing global frameworks or delivering local outcomes, I believe success is about connecting insights to action — a vision strengthened through structured learning pathways like the Doctorate in Digital Transformation, which equips executives to scale innovation across industries and geographies.

Leadership Across Borders and Verticals

Throughout my tenure at Pearson and Alcatel-Lucent, I’ve led solution engineering and transformation initiatives across Brazil, India, the Middle East, and APAC. From launching LMS platforms and rolling out global CRM systems like Salesforce to building IT integration blueprints and delivery centers, my approach has always been grounded in service intelligence and business agility.

For senior leaders managing these strategic transitions, academic programs such as the DBA in IT Governance help bridge technical complexity with boardroom-level governance and long-term planning.

Ganesh A — Empowering Global IT Leaders | Senior Consultant – ZOC Group CXO Mentoring & Career Branding | Digital Visibility Strategist

Empowering Delivery Teams with Agile and ITIL Frameworks

As a certified ITIL expert and Salesforce administrator, I’ve led enterprise-wide service transformation across geographies — enabling scalable delivery models that uphold customer experience and operational integrity. I’ve deployed frameworks like COBIT 5 and led agile teams through cross-functional transformation, building a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Professionals scaling such delivery environments can further sharpen their execution with recognized frameworks like ITIL v4 Foundation Certification, aligning service excellence with business resilience.

Vision Ahead: Technology with Accountability, Innovation with Structure

In an era of intelligent platforms, customer-centric architecture, and decentralized teams, the future belongs to leaders who can balance innovation with accountability. I believe in mentoring the next generation, driving inclusion, and embedding purpose into every program — because transformation, at its core, is about people, not just platforms.

Conclusion: Building What’s Next

From delivery centers to boardrooms, from product operations to digital service design — my journey has been anchored in aligning purpose, performance, and platforms. For businesses navigating change, this alignment isn’t just an advantage — it’s a necessity.

To today’s transformation leaders: Build with clarity. Execute with intent. And always lead through outcomes that empower both business and people.

Dr. Trilok D Singh – Chief Mentor | Guiding Tech Leaders through career clarity & transformation across USA, Canada, UAE, and India

Darrshan Kaur – Global COO, ZOC Group | Championing visibility & growth for tech professionals across

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