Sarah Taraporewalla
About Sarah Taraporewalla
Sarah Taraporewalla serves as the VP and Global Head of Technology - Service Lines at Thoughtworks, where she drives technology strategy and advocates for diversity in the tech sector. With a background in software engineering and extensive leadership experience, she specializes in technology modernization and transformation.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Sarah Taraporewalla serves as the VP, Global Head of Technology - Service Lines at ThoughtWorks since 2024. In this role, she drives the execution of the company's technology strategy within the service lines. She leads the largest service line in the ThoughtWorks Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region and is a member of the ANZ Leadership Team. Her responsibilities include advising clients' executive technology leaders on digital and technology transformations, integrating business needs with technology solutions, and contributing to go-to-market strategies.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Prior to her current position, Sarah held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks. She was part of the Australian Leadership Team from 2022 to 2024 and served as the Director of Enterprise Modernization, Platforms and Cloud from 2020 to 2024. In these roles, she specialized in technology strategy, modernization, and scaling, focusing on building products and platforms using modern architecture and engineering practices. Sarah has been with ThoughtWorks since 2007.
Background in Engineering
Sarah Taraporewalla earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Software from The University of Queensland, completing her studies from 2001 to 2004. Her technical foundation has supported her career in technology, enabling her to effectively bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. Prior to her tenure at ThoughtWorks, she worked as a Software Engineer at Boeing Australia from 2004 to 2007.
Advocacy for Diversity in Technology
Sarah is a dedicated advocate for diversity in the technology sector, particularly focusing on championing women's careers. She actively promotes initiatives that support the advancement of women in technology and contributes to developing the next generation of leaders. Her commitment to diversity is reflected in her leadership style and the projects she undertakes.
Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing
Sarah is passionate about sharing knowledge within the technology community. She has contributed to various platforms through conference speaking and article writing. Notable works include her blog titled 'Lost in translation: Bridging the divide between business and technology' and '[Leadership pathways] From a leader in Girl Guides to a leader in tech.' She has also been featured in a podcast episode discussing enterprise modernization.