Archit Shukla

Background

About Archit Shukla

A seasoned people leader, motivator, and mentor with experience of managing professional, Business & technical teams. • Experienced and Certified Professional to execute Large Scale Portfolio and initiatives involving Systems Integration and Change Management in both Agile and Waterfall method. • Progressive track record of 20 years with unique blend of Process Consulting, IT Portfolio Delivery, and IT Program Delivery experience. • Ability to cultivate effective relationships with key decision makers and co-ordinate program & Portfolio delivery management activities on a global basis to achieve key business goals. • Implemented SAFe Agile® framework for the BlueShield’s Billing & Payment transformation program in 2021 working with two IT Portfolios and five IT Products. • Leader in Managing High-Volume Operations and Profit and Loss (P&L). • Delivered 20+ million USD average annual run rate with continuous delivery & Integration (CI/CD) pipeline. • Proven experience of working within a complex matrix environment with multiple key stakeholders including IT Portfolios, IT Products, Driver, Owner and Business units. • Excellent and proven influencing, relationship building at all levels of the business and IT. • Excellent external knowledge of new products, solutions, ideas, and an ability to constantly streamline and improve process and systems wherever possible • Experience with Change Management and ability to assimilate information and disseminate new concepts, processes, or information across a varied base of skills and organizational levels • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and show confidence in communication with executive management. • Partner with Sales, Finance and Account management teams to scope client engagements, contribute to RFPs process from IT side. • Successfully implemented SAFe® model and transitioned the team from waterfall to Agile methodology and mindset multiple times. • Management of IT department portfolio and large-scale Programs related to State and Federal agencies like DHCS and CMS • Experienced in building multiyear delivery roadmap that aligns with Business strategy considering financial, technical, and operational constraints. • A collaborator and team player who can encourage and promote one team across IT disciplines to meet common goals and add value to the business.