Shashank Singhal

Background

About Shashank Singhal

Shashank is a seasoned IT procurement and category management professional with a consulting mindset and extensive experience across multiple IT procurement categories. He has a strong track record of delivering complex, end-to-end IT procurement projects for global clients undergoing IT transformation across Banking, Media, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Construction, Automotive, and Energy industries. IT Category Expertise: • Enterprise Hardware & Software • Public Cloud and FINOPS • Datacenter Hosting Services • End-User Computing & Asset Refresh • IT OT Convergence • IT for Commerce Key Competencies: • Negotiations & Cost Optimization • Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management • Stakeholder Engagement & Senior Leadership Interaction • Contract & Bid Management • 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process (7SSP) • Presentation & Communication Skills What Sets Shashank Apart? Known for his proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented approach, Shashank thrives in dynamic environments, bringing innovative ideas, strategic thinking, and a strong work ethic to every project. His ability to take initiative, brainstorm solutions, and drive value-driven procurement strategies makes him a trusted partner in any organization. Areas of Interest: Deeply passionate about Automation, Data & AI, Public Cloud & FinOps, and Datacenters, Shashank stays ahead of the curve on his learning journey bringing a mix of commercial and technical understanding to the table. Recent Certifications: • FinOps Certified Practitioner • AWS Partner: Generative AI Essentials (Business) • Licensing Specialist: Azure Solutions • MS Azure: Economics of Cloud Computing • Google Cloud Digital Leader • AWS Partner: Sales Accreditation (Business) • AWS Partner: APN Technology Partners Co-Selling with AWS (Business) With a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of IT procurement and cloud services, Shashank is an asset to any organization looking to optimize costs, enhance supplier relationships, and drive business transformation through smart procurement strategies.