From Warships to Workflows – My Leadership Journey

Shivaji Paila blends military discipline with IT expertise, delivering award-winning digital transformations. With over 17 years of leadership, he ensures scalable, secure, and user-focused digital products that achieve remarkable results.

Mission-Critical Mindset

Award-Winning Leadership

With PMP, CEH, and Azure AI credentials, Shivaji leads projects from naval experience to digital innovation, building products that not only meet but exceed expectations in the tech landscape.

I am Shivaji Paila, a PMP®-certified IT Project Manager and a proud Veteran of the Indian Navy, with over 17 years of diverse experience in strategic operations, digital product development, and IT transformation.

My transition from high-stakes military missions to managing award-winning digital solutions in the public sector reflects my core strength—delivering excellence under pressure. I bring a unique blend of discipline, innovation, and people-first leadership to every project I lead.

What I Do

As a Digital Transformation Leader, I specialize in:

Managing full-cycle digital product development
Leading Agile teams in fast-paced IT environments
Driving CX-focused innovation in compliance with government standards
Ensuring secure, scalable cloud-based infrastructure
Creating synergy between technology, people, and processes

🏆 Career Highlights

Project Manager for MYairports 2.0, a flagship mobile application for Malaysia Airports, used by 15K+ monthly users.
Contributed to the IDC Best in Customer Experience Award (2023).
Achieved 99.9% uptime, improved user satisfaction by 25%, and reduced churn by 15% through UX-driven optimizations.
Led IT governance, cybersecurity audits, and operational excellence across 8 naval vessels.
Mentored 800+ naval personnel and managed critical infrastructure projects for national defense readiness.

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🎖 Military to Corporate – The Transformation

My 15-year career in the Indian Navy shaped my mindset around strategic leadership, integrity, and mission delivery. These qualities continue to guide my work in the IT and digital ecosystem today—ensuring that every product I manage is aligned to purpose, performance, and impact.