Shilpakala Totawat

Shilpakala Totawat is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in leading technology operations across various sectors at General Electric (GE). Currently serving as Sr. Director of IT at GE Vernova since March 2019, Shilpakala oversees a global IT program for the Power-Power Conversion organization, managing a portfolio of over 60 applications and ensuring the performance of business-critical systems underpinning a $1 billion annual turnover. Prior roles include Director of Digital Operations at GE Energy Connections, Program Manager at GE Aviation, and Sr. Team Leader at GE Appliance & Lighting, where Shilpakala successfully managed large teams and implemented innovative IT solutions. Earlier experiences include project leadership at Delta Technology and Semaphore Technology Inc., with a strong foundation in software engineering from a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Gujarat University.