Archaana Pattabhii is a distinguished Senior Technology Executive with over 21 years of global experience in enterprise architecture, technology and data strategy, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, risk management, business intelligence, and AI-driven insights. She has built her career leading complex, high-impact initiatives across major financial institutions in the USA and Australia, consistently delivering scalable solutions that align technology with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Archana’s expertise spans the full data lifecycle, from governance and quality control to risk assessment and remediation. She is widely recognized for her ability to drive operational excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Her leadership has been instrumental in the successful delivery of enterprise-wide risk and controls programs, data quality frameworks, and AI/ML-driven risk mitigation strategies.
A passionate advocate for innovation and thought leadership, Archana serves on multiple advisory boards, including the CISO Executive Initiative and the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Engineering. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at global industry forums, where she shares insights on topics such as data governance, AI-driven risk reduction, and digital transformation. Her commitment to mentorship is reflected in her roles with ADPList and Topmate, where she empowers technology professionals worldwide.
Archana’s achievements have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Women of Excellence Award 2024 by the Indian Achievers Forum, the CTODAY “Most Inspirational Global Technology and Data Strategy Executive of 2025” award, and multiple Gold and Silver Excellence Awards at Citigroup and ANZ Banking Group for exceptional leadership in data analytics and technology innovation. She has been featured among “Future Shapers: Influential Leaders to Follow in 2024” and “Most Admired Personalities in 2025” by Insights Success and is a Unilever India Nationwide Scholarship Awardee for STEM academic excellence.
Her professional presence is prominent across leading platforms such as LinkedIn, where she is recognized as a Forbes Technology Council Executive, LinkedIn Top Voice for IT Strategy, author, and mentor. Leading technology and business publications like Global Banking and Finance Review, Tech Times, Financial Express, International Business Australia have spotlighted her as a visionary strategist setting new benchmarks in data governance and AI transformation.
Archana holds a Doctorate in Innovation and Technology from the University of Azteca, advanced credentials in AI and ML from MIT, and a Master’s in Technology from Monash University, Australia. She is a Royal Fellow at IOASD, SAS Eminent Fellow, Life Fellow at IETE, and a Research Fellow at SCRS and Threws.
Deeply committed to giving back, Archana actively sponsors education and nutrition programs for underprivileged children in India and supports the ambitions of young women in sports and public service. Her journey reflects not only technical and strategic excellence but also dedication to ethical, inclusive, and impactful leadership in the global technology community.
2025-04-22