Dhaval Shah
About Dhaval Shah
Dhaval Shah serves as the Head of Technology - Engineering Practice & Delivery at illion, where he has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in technology leadership across various industries, he has held significant roles at organizations such as Uecomm, Tabcorp, and ESTA.
Current Role at Illion
Dhaval Shah serves as the Head of Technology - Engineering Practice & Delivery at Illion since 2021. In this role, he oversees technology initiatives and engineering practices, focusing on delivering effective solutions that meet business needs. His leadership is instrumental in driving the company's technology strategy and ensuring successful project delivery.
Previous Experience in Technology Management
Prior to his current position, Dhaval Shah held several key roles in technology management. He worked at ESTA as Executive Manager, Technology Planning & Delivery from 2019 to 2021, and at Tabcorp as Product Delivery Manager for seven months in 2018. His experience also includes a three-year tenure at Optus as Senior Software Delivery Manager/Architect and a two-year role at AHPRA as Software Engineering Manager.
Educational Background
Dhaval Shah studied at Swinburne University of Technology, where he earned a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology in 2003 and a Master of Information Technology in 2004. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dhaval Shah possesses extensive technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages such as ASP.NET, C#.NET, and AngularJS. He is experienced in using development tools like Visual Studio, Jira, and Confluence. Additionally, he has a comprehensive understanding of databases, including MS SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB, and is knowledgeable in cloud technologies like AWS and Azure.
Leadership and Management Approach
Dhaval employs various management models, including GROW, ADKAR, and RACI, to facilitate effective organizational change. He utilizes methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall in project management, demonstrating a strategic mindset aimed at enhancing business productivity. His focus on building competent teams contributes to the delivery of quality systems.