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Darshana Thakker

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Partner/Technology Director at BCG Platinion
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Darshana Thakker is a Partner and Technology Director at BCG Platinion in London, specializing in technology architecture. She focuses on elevating architecture from a technical function to a strategic discipline that delivers significant business impact. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College.

Darshana is a vocal advocate for diversity and women in leadership. She actively participates in discussions and has spoken on podcasts about research into how women can advance to senior roles in the technology sector, reflecting a deep passion for mentorship and inclusion.

She has been a featured guest on technology podcasts, including Data Mesh Radio and BCG Platinions own digital innovation series.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Partner/Technology Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Darshana shows up

Big Vision Person
Risk Tolerant
Goal-Oriented

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Darshana cares about

Strategic Architecture
Believes architecture has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic concern for the board, focusing on how platforms drive business results and financial impact.
Women in Leadership
Passionate about how women can advance to the top in technology, having spoken on the topic and participated in internal research and podcasts at BCG.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Partner/Technology Director
BCG Platinion
1-2022
Head of Architecture EMESA
BCG Platinion
4-2022 - 10-2022
CEO Ambassador, Global Chief of Staff Office
BCG Platinion
7-2020 - 7-2022
Principal
BCG Platinion
9-2018 - 7-2020
Chief IT Architect
BCG Platinion
In the press

Media appearances

Karalee, Neveen, and Darshana on Women In Tech. Featured in Simplecast (BCG Platinion on Digital)
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Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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