Shaju Thomas

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India26 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 24+ years of experience in engineering leadership.
  • Expert in AI-driven technology strategy and innovation.
  • Proven success in managing high-performing engineering teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Engineering Leader in Fintech and AI-driven solutions.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Technology Strategy & InnovationEngineering Leadership & Team DevelopmentDelivery Excellence

Other Skills

Technology LeadershipTechnical ArchitectureAICloud SolutionsScalable ArchitectureTeam DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationProject ManagementArchitectureProcess ImprovementsClient Relationship ManagementGen AiAmazon Web Services (AWS)GitHub CopilotDelivery

About

Results-oriented Senior Vice President of Engineering (Engineering Executive Manager) and Head of Engineering with 24+ years of experience driving engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in e-Commerce, Healthcare, Banking and Financial domain. Leading teams in building next generation capabilities using Gen AI and Agentic AI. A strategic leader with deep expertise in scaling engineering operations, driving innovation, and aligning technical roadmaps with overall business objectives. Currently leading large engineering community. From AI-powered innovation to team enablement, I believe in the power of continuous learning, thoughtful communication, and impactful execution. From GenAI exploration to engineering execution, I’m on a mission to make innovation accessible, responsible, and value-driven. For me, AI isn’t just hype — it’s a toolkit for transformation. Proven success in leading high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams, managing diverse technologies, and delivering mission-critical projects on time and within scope. Adept at fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, while driving technology transformations that meet evolving market demands. Skilled in navigating complex technical challenges, developing scalable architectures, and implementing industry-leading processes that enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality. Passionate about empowering teams to push the boundaries of technology while maintaining a focus on operational excellence. Key areas of expertise: - Technology Strategy & Innovation - Gen AI and Agentic AI - Engineering Leadership & Team Development - Scalable Architecture & Systems Design - Agile & Lean Methodologies - Product Development & Launch - Cross-functional Collaboration - Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement Committed to leveraging engineering excellence to deliver transformative business outcomes and cutting-edge innovations. Interested in providing strategic ideas for building start-ups.

Experience

26 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Commonwealth bank

3 roles

Crew Tech Lead (Engineering Executive Manager, SVP - Engineering, Head of Engineering)

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 9 mos

  • Crew Tech Lead for Working Capital and Collateral Management.
  • Managing the Engineering for Business Banking Technology Unit’s Business Lending domain at CBA in India

Engineering Executive Manager (Senior Vice President - Engineering)

Promoted

May 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Managing the Engineering for Business Banking Technology Unit’s Business Lending domain at CBA in India which entails leading and managing a diverse, high-performing team. Responsibilities include:
  • Leadership and Strategy: Aligning engineering with organizational goals and the technology strategy.
  • Technology Innovation: Driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, cloud solutions, and scalable architecture, to enhance business lending platforms.
  • Team Development: Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence through mentoring and empowering engineering teams.
  • Delivery Excellence: Overseeing the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end solutions, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with cross-functional teams to align engineering priorities with business needs and deliver measurable outcomes.
Technology LeadershipTechnical ArchitectureAICloud SolutionsScalable ArchitectureTeam Development+4

Engineering Senior Manager (Vice President - Engineering )

Oct 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Managing the Engineering for Business Banking Technology Unit’s Business
  • Lending, Everyday Business Banking and Customer domain at CBA India comprising of 120+
  • Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, Business Analysts and Engineering Managers.
Technology LeadershipTechnical ArchitectureEngineering Leadership & Team Development

Cognizant technology solutions

Senior Manager - Projects

Feb 2009 – Oct 2021 · 12 yrs 8 mos · India and United States

  • Joined Cognizant as part of acquisition of CoreLogic.
  • Worked for Promontory Financial Group and American Express.
  • Worked as a Senior Manager / Program Manager / Senior Architect / Senior Technical Manager for various projects and customers.
  • Managed the relationship with the client throughout the project duration and acting as the main point of contact.
  • Responsible for Managing and Driving the delivery through each stage of the project lifecycle successfully and resolving any impediments.
  • Provided Architecture and Design for building scalable and resilient platforms that meets the long-term strategic goals and visions of the clients.
  • Provided detailed project plan to match customer requirement.
  • Participated in Proposal Discussions and partnering with COE’s for the proposal preparations.
  • Worked with the Product, Architects, Platform, Support and Infrastructure teams for successful
  • delivery of the projects.
  • Managed the resource planning and addressed resources performance issues.
  • Acted as the escalation point when issues arise with resources / services and managing any
  • dispute or conflicts.
  • Prepared adequate project metrics and reports on project performance.
  • Implemented Process Improvements.
  • Mentored the team associates and worked constantly to maintain the team dynamics.
  • Ensured the team associates is motivated and worked on resolving conflicts if any.
Project ManagementArchitectureProcess ImprovementsClient Relationship ManagementDelivery ExcellenceTechnology Strategy & Innovation

Hewlett-packard

Project Lead

Dec 2003 – Feb 2009 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • As a Project Lead, i am involved in the preparation of design documents, estimation of work and managing the delivery.

E-cosmos technologies ltd.

Software Engineer

Jul 2001 – Dec 2003 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • As a software engineer, i was working on developing applications for the Healthcare domain. I also managed the database activities.

Freelancer

Freelancer Technical Executive

Oct 1999 – Jun 2001 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • As a Technical Executive i used to provide technical training for corporates on Oracle and Microsoft Technologies.

Education

Madurai Kamaraj University

M.B.A — Systems

Jan 2002 – Jan 2005

Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Electronics and Communication Engineering

Jan 1995 – Jan 1999

Cathedral Composite PU College & High School

Pre - University

Bangalore Public School

ICSE

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