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Ajay Radhakrishnan

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Head of data and digital at City of Greater Geelong
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Ajay is a technology leader with 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Data and Digital at the City of Greater Geelong. He specializes in transforming organizations with data-driven solutions and innovation, holding both a PhD and an MBA. Colleagues describe him as practical, intelligent, and a great communicator.

Outside of his professional work, Ajay has a keen interest in developing leadership and communication skills, demonstrated by his "Competent Communicator" award from Toastmasters International. He is passionate about fostering a positive team culture and enjoys working near the coast in Geelong.

He introduced mixed-reality and AI technologies to improve patient care outcomes during his time at Peninsula Health.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of data and digital
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Ajay shows up

Thorough Evaluator
ROI Driven
Fast But Analytical

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Ajay cares about

Data-driven Transformation
His entire career focuses on transforming organizations, particularly in the public sector, through data, analytics, and modernizing data architecture.
Public Sector Innovation
Has extensive experience driving innovation within public entities like City of Greater Geelong, Peninsula Health, and RMIT University, and has published on the topic.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Head of data and digital
City of Greater Geelong
5-2022 - 10-2023
Director - Data, Reporting and Innovation
Peninsula Health
2-2022 - 4-2022
Interim Director
RMIT University
8-2021 - 11-2021
Interim CTO
RMIT University
5-2021 - 4-2022
Enterprise Architect (ICT Architecture | ICT Governance | ICT Innovation Leader)
RMIT University
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
6-2026
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Flinders University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Science - MS
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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