Technology leadership · Data · AI

Rahul Shirale

Technology Program Manager turning strategy into measurable business impact.

I connect data, technology, and business strategy to deliver measurable transformation across MarTech, healthcare IT, and AI products.

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California · Technology, data, and AI leadership

Professional Snapshot

I bring together technology strategy, program leadership, business analytics, and AI product delivery to lead complex technology initiatives. My work spans MarTech transformation, healthcare IT, and the full lifecycle of AI-driven products—from strategy and requirements through delivery and scale.

15+

Years of Diverse Tech Experience

4+

Years at Accenture

4+

Years in Systems Engineering (CHOC Children's)

Career Timeline & Role Evolution

A progression from systems engineering to technology program management, with experience across healthcare, manufacturing, higher education, and MarTech.

Accenture

Oct 2021 - Present

Technology Program Manager - MarTech (Nov 2023 - Present)

  • Spearheads Martech transformation initiatives and client measurement within Marketing Analytics.
  • Leads full lifecycle of requirement engineering for advanced measurement frameworks.
  • Orchestrates data strategy, governance, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Data Engineer - Social Media Growth and Acquisition (Oct 2021 - Nov 2023)

  • Engineered and maintained scalable data infrastructure for diverse products.
  • Designed and implemented robust ETL pipelines for data warehousing.
  • Constructed and optimized data models for business intelligence and advanced analytics.

Westcliff University

May 2023 - Present (Concurrent with Accenture)

Adjunct Professor

  • Instructs courses in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, IT, and Programming.
  • Delivers curriculum for DATA 300, DATA 100, TECH 100, focusing on data-driven decision making.

CHOC Children's

Jan 2017 - May 2021 (4 years 5 months)

Sr. Systems Engineer

  • Specialized in Citrix technologies, supporting critical hospital projects and IT operations.
  • Managed the Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment: administration, engineering, and support.
  • Responsible for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting VDI systems, ensuring high performance, security, and compliance in a healthcare setting.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 9 months)

Senior Systems Engineer

  • Provided senior-level systems engineering for key projects and operational functions.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained complex IT systems infrastructure.

Foundational Engineering & Academic Roles

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013

Early career roles including Team Lead (CSU Northridge), System Engineer (Amgen), Engineer (Safeco), and academic support positions (CSULB), building a strong technical and leadership base.

Experience at a Glance

A progression from systems engineering to technology program leadership. Durations for current roles update automatically.

Current role

Technology Program Manager

Accenture · Nov 2023–Present

2 years 9 months

Analytics foundation

Data Engineer

Accenture · Oct 2021–Nov 2023

2 years 1 month

Healthcare IT

Senior Systems Engineer

CHOC Children’s · Jan 2017–May 2021

4 years 5 months

Infrastructure

Senior Systems Engineer

Reliance Steel · Apr 2015–Dec 2017

2 years 9 months

Some roles overlapped, so individual durations should not be added together.

Capabilities & Tools

A practical blend of program leadership, data fluency, and technical depth for moving complex initiatives from strategy to delivery.

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Technology Program Leadership

Aligns stakeholders, requirements, governance, and delivery across complex transformation programs.

02

Business Analytics & Insights

Connects measurement, insight, and executive storytelling to help leaders make better decisions.

03

AI Product Delivery

Connects product intent, data, engineering, UX, infrastructure, launch, and scale.

Key Technical Proficiencies

Python HTML CSS SQL Data Engineering & ETL Citrix VDI AI Product Lifecycle Mgt. Cloud Infrastructure

AI Product Lifecycle Expertise

I help coordinate the path from AI product concept to launch and scale, connecting business intent, data, engineering, user experience, infrastructure, and post-release improvement.

Core Function & Audience Definition
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Input Data Pipeline Evaluation & Maintenance
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Cross-Functional Team Orchestration
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Key Interface & Design (UI/UX, Feature Eng.)
Model & Server Infrastructure Integration
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Tech Stack Design (with ML Eng. & Data Sci.)
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AI Product Shipment
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Post-Release Management & Scalability

Educational & Foundational Pillars

My technical foundation in engineering and business analytics supports a practical, outcome-focused approach to technology leadership.

Harvard Business School

Business Analytics (2019-2021)

California State University-Long Beach

Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

Bachelor's degree, Electronics

Key Certifications

People Leadership Credential - Chapter 1: Connect

Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software (with Honors)

SQL Basics

Verified Coursera Credentials

Leadership in Academia: Teaching & Mentorship

Alongside industry work, I teach business analytics, data analytics, information technology, and programming as an Adjunct Professor at Westcliff University.

Westcliff University (May 2023 - Present)

Adjunct Professor

Instructs undergraduate and graduate courses in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Technology, and Programming. Key courses taught include:

  • DATA 300: Data-Driven Decision Making
  • DATA 100: Introduction to Data Analytics
  • TECH 100: Introduction to Technology
  • Conducts 3-day professional weekend seminars.