Dharmesh Shah
About Dharmesh Shah
Dharmesh Shah is the Director of IT Shared Services at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in information technology, having held leadership roles at various companies including Mahindra USA, Inc. and FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Dharmesh Shah serves as the Director of IT Shared Services at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he implements strategic road maps and tactical digital initiatives that align with the company's business objectives. His responsibilities include overseeing IT infrastructure and ensuring that technology solutions support the overall goals of the organization.
Previous Experience at Mahindra USA, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Dharmesh Shah worked as the Director of Information Technology at Mahindra USA, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing the company's IT capabilities and infrastructure. He successfully revamped office infrastructure by upgrading data centers and migrating to an 8x8 cloud-based customer contact center.
Educational Background
Dharmesh Shah has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from Oakland University, studying from 2012 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering from Central Michigan University, which he completed in 1993. Additionally, he studied Project Management at The George Washington University and obtained an Associate degree in 2004. His undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering was earned at Bangalore University from 1986 to 1990.
Career History and Consulting Roles
Dharmesh Shah has held various roles throughout his career. He worked as a Management Consultant at Quorum Software for eight months in 2017 and as a Consultant at Perot Systems from 1993 to 1995. He also served as a Senior Consultant at IBM Global Services from 1998 to 2000. His long tenure at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles lasted 17 years, where he was the Lead IT Strategy, focusing on leveraging vehicle telematics and data analytics solutions.
Professional Contributions and Speaking Engagements
Dharmesh Shah has actively participated in executive round table discussions and has been invited as a speaker at notable events such as Sapphire '19 and the COO Innovation Summit. He has championed project management methodologies, including Agile SAFe and Waterfall, and built solutions based on ITIL and CoBiT frameworks to enhance governance in IT operations.