About

Shikha Pillai is a seasoned R&D and Strategy leader with a strong background in software and healthcare. With 19 years of experience, she is passionate about leveraging technology to address healthcare challenges. Shikha has focused on building product and innovation teams that deliver impactful outcomes. Currently, she is the Head Strategy at Siemens Healthineers Development Center, responsible for strategic programs that enable portfolio expansion, digital transformation, technology & innovation collaborations in India, people excellence, and diversity & inclusion. Shikha has worked with Siemens for many years, holding various leadership positions. As the Head - Technology Competences, she managed technology competences across India and provided technical leadership for the development of healthcare software products. As a Development Manager, she headed the platform development team for a large medical imaging software product, managing offshore delivery, competency & performance management, resource management, partner engagement & continuous process improvement. Shikha holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Software Enterprise Management (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. She also has a Master's degree in Information Technology from KSOU and a Post Grad Diploma in Software Technology from the National Centre for Software Technology. Shikha completed her Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from Mahatma Gandhi University. With 18.62 years of relevant experience, Shikha has developed a strong understanding of the healthcare industry and the role of technology in it. She is a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a passion for driving innovation and change.