Shanthi Mahendrakar
About Shanthi Mahendrakar
Shanthi Mahendrakar is a Senior Director at Synovus, with a strong background in IT management and data analytics. She has over two decades of experience in various leadership roles, focusing on digital transformation and data-driven applications.
Work at Synovus
Shanthi Mahendrakar currently holds the position of Senior Director at Synovus, a role she has occupied since 2024. Her work is conducted in a hybrid environment in the United States. In this capacity, she focuses on driving digital transformation initiatives aimed at modernizing data platforms and enhancing business outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Shanthi Mahendrakar earned her Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She possesses extensive expertise in IT management, data engineering, data services, data analytics, and project management, which she has developed throughout her career.
Background
Shanthi Mahendrakar began her career at Polaris Consulting & Services Ltd as a Senior Software Engineer in Application Development, where she worked from 1999 to 2004 in India. She then transitioned to Equifax, where she held various roles, including Senior Professional Services Consultant and Director of USIS Enterprise Technologies. Her tenure at Equifax lasted from 2004 to 2019, during which she gained significant experience in data security and implementation services.
Previous Roles at FIS
Before joining Synovus, Shanthi Mahendrakar worked at FIS as the Head of Digital Data and Analytics – Development and Delivery from 2019 to 2024. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of digital data solutions, contributing to the organization's data-driven initiatives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Leadership in Data-Driven Applications
Throughout her career, Shanthi Mahendrakar has led multiple teams in the development of data-driven applications. These initiatives were designed to replace manual processes and implement new technologies, showcasing her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging data analytics.