Sai Shankar
Leader in Business & Digital Transformation
Sai Shankar
Sai Shankar is a highly experienced technology leader currently serving as a Managing Director at Slalom Consulting. He has over 18 years of experience bridging the gap between business and technology, with expertise in areas such as technology strategy, product management, product delivery, and digital transformation across various industries.2
Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai (1996-2000)
- Masters in Computer Science and Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington (2000-2003)
- MBA in Technology Management, University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business (2009-2011)2
Professional Experience
- Managing Director, Slalom Consulting (Current)12
- Leads Slalom's Global IT & Technology strategy teams
- Responsible for building and scaling emerging technologies for all of Slalom's capabilities4
- Previous roles at consulting firms such as Credera and International Network Services
Mentorship
Shankar is an active mentor, having participated in multiple 360 degree feedback surveys and being strongly rated by colleagues as a transformational leader.2 He currently serves as a mentor in the Foster School of Business Mentorship Program at the University of Washington.3
Personal Interests
In his free time, Shankar invests time with his kids. He describes himself as disciplined, patient and thoughtful, and his motto is "Find your ikigai in everything." His favorite book is Atomic Habits by James Clear.1