Shrinivas Mulki Prabhu

Shrinivas Mulki Prabhu

Former CIO · Business & Technology Leader · Transformation & Strategic Advisor · Independent Director
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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At a glance

28+Years
Experience
Former CIOEnterprise
Leadership
GlobalLeadership &
Delivery
Strategic AdvisorBusiness &
Technology

Executive proposition

Bridging business priorities, technology and execution.

Business & Technology Leader with 28+ years of experience spanning enterprise technology, digital transformation, business strategy, operations, product development, global delivery and entrepreneurship.

Former CIO with experience across large enterprises, consulting businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. Today, I advise organisations on technology strategy, transformation roadmaps and the practical application of technology to business growth and operational priorities.

Leadership platform

Business & Strategy

Business strategy · growth initiatives · operating models · business transformation

Technology Leadership

Technology strategy · CIO perspective · enterprise architecture · business–technology alignment

Digital Transformation

Digital transformation · AI · ERP · digital commerce · process transformation

Growth & Innovation

Product development · entrepreneurship · emerging technologies · new business models

Execution & Operations

Business operations · global delivery · programme leadership · cross-functional execution

Advisory & Board Perspective

Strategic advisory · transformation roadmaps · technology governance · leadership perspective

Strategic advisory

Technology Strategy

Helping leadership teams define technology priorities aligned with business objectives.

Transformation Roadmaps

Building practical, phased roadmaps for digital, ERP, AI and enterprise transformation.

Fractional / Part-time CIO

Providing experienced technology leadership where a full-time CIO may not yet be required.

Business–Technology Alignment

Connecting technology investments with growth, efficiency and operational priorities.

Board & Independent Director

Providing technology, digital and transformation perspective to boards and leadership teams.

Technology Governance

Bringing an execution-oriented leadership perspective to prioritisation, investment and transformation decisions.

Leadership experience

  • CIO leadership: Former Chief Information Officer at Kurlon Enterprise Limited, aligning technology strategy and digital transformation with business priorities.
  • Business & operations leadership: Head of Operations experience with responsibility for business strategy, operational execution and overall business performance.
  • Global technology leadership: Led large-scale enterprise and digital commerce programmes across global organisations, including SAP transformation initiatives.
  • Entrepreneurial leadership: Director, co-founder and business-building experience across technology consulting, products and innovation ventures.
  • Strategic advisory: Currently advising businesses on technology strategy, transformation roadmaps and technology-business alignment.
  • International experience: Worked with global clients and teams across Europe, India and international delivery environments.

Career architecture

A progression from engineering and international project delivery into consulting, entrepreneurship, digital commerce, operations, enterprise technology leadership and strategic advisory.

2025 – PresentConsultant · Kanara Consumer Products LimitedTechnology Strategy & Transformation Advisory
2025 – PresentConsultant · NavyujTechnology Strategy & Transformation Advisory
2021 – 2025Chief Information Officer · Kurlon Enterprise LimitedEnterprise Technology & Digital Transformation
2020 – 2021Head – Operations · MASECBusiness Strategy, Operations & Execution
2019 – 2020Co-Founder · SparkMM Tech InnovationTechnology Innovation & Product Development
2018 – 2019Delivery Manager – Digital Commerce · InfosysSAP CX Commerce & Global Delivery
2013 – 2018Director · Zmenit Technology SolutionsBusiness Building, Technology & Consulting
2009 – 2013Director · Ypsilon ConsultingTechnology Consulting & Business Leadership
2008 – 2009Manager · AccentureSAP Transformation & Global Programme Delivery
2002 – 2008Director · Ypsilon ConsultingTechnology Consulting, Business Building & International Expansion
1998 – 2002Software Engineer · Infosys TechnologiesSAP Development & International Project Delivery

Board & strategic advisory perspective

Technology as a Business Lever

Technology strategy viewed through business growth, efficiency, customer outcomes and operational priorities.

Transformation & Modernisation

Digital, ERP, AI, enterprise applications and process transformation.

Growth & Innovation

Product development, emerging technology and technology-enabled business models.

Execution & Governance

Programme leadership, operational discipline, prioritisation and technology governance.