Welcome to Archaanaleads.com!
I’m a seasoned technology and data strategy leader with
over 21 years of experience driving transformative initiatives
within highly regulated global environments.
Throughout my career, I have focused on aligning
technology and data strategies with business goals, fostering innovation, and empowering teams to achieve excellence.
Curiosity, resilience, and a drive to create meaningful impact have shaped my journey across continents and boardrooms.
My career began in Australia, where I earned my Master’s degree from Monash University and launched into the world of technology and data.
Working with leading organizations in Melbourne’s vibrant tech and finance sectors, I quickly learned that the right data, managed
with integrity and vision, can transform not just businesses, but entire industries.
I soon took on leadership roles at one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest banks, where I was promoted three times in six years.
There, I pioneered data governance frameworks, led major regulatory and digital transformation initiatives, and built high-performing teams
that delivered results under pressure. These formative years taught me the value of cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence,
and the power of strategic risk management.
Eager to broaden my impact, I moved into global executive roles, leading complex technology and data transformation programs
across highly regulated environments in the United States and beyond. As a Senior Vice President, I’ve had the privilege of spearheading
enterprise-wide risk and control initiatives, designing innovative solutions that align technology with business strategy, and driving
measurable improvements in compliance, efficiency, and resilience.
Throughout my journey, I’ve remained passionate about mentorship and inclusion, serving on advisory boards, judging international technology awards,
and empowering professionals worldwide through platforms like ADPList and Topmate. My academic pursuits, including a doctorate in innovation and technology
and advanced studies at MIT, reflect my commitment to lifelong learning.
Recognized with multiple industry awards and featured as an inspiring leader, I continue to champion data-driven innovation, ethical leadership,
and operational excellence. I believe the future belongs to those who can connect people, data, and technology to solve the world’s most complex
challenges—and I’m excited to be part of that journey.
| Data Strategy & Governance Data lifecycle management Risk and data governance Data quality control and remediation Controls assessment and compliance Metadata management and master data management | Technology & Program Leadership Digital and data transformation Enterprise and data architecture Solution design and implementation Strategic program delivery Change management Business process reengineering (Lean Six Sigma) | Product management Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance Risk governance and mitigation Regulatory and audit oversight Model risk management (MRM) End-user computing (EUC) remediation Scenario analysis and predictive analytics |
| AI/ML-driven risk assessment Business & Operational Excellence Cross-functional team leadership Operational efficiency and process optimization Cost-benefit analysis and technology investment maximization Business acumen and stakeholder management | Communication & Influence Public speaking and keynote presentations Stakeholder engagement at C-level and business unit levels Strategic advisory and mentorship Consensus building and cross-functional collaboration | Technical Tools & Certifications Open-source data science tools (Knime, Dataiku) IBM Infosphere, Rational Team Concert, Blueworks Live TOGAF 9 (Enterprise Architecture), ITIL V3, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, BPM certification |
| Recognition & Thought Leadership Featured keynote speaker and panelist at global forums Advisory board and council memberships (Forbes Technology Council, CIO/CISO boards) Industry judge for technology and innovation awards | Mentorship roles Topmate—top 0.1% expert ranking ADPList Multiple excellence and innovation awards | International Experience Studied and worked in Australia (Monash University, ANZ Banking Group, Melbourne IT, Primus Telecom) Leadership roles in global, highly regulated environments |
