Shachi Shastry

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Data & AI Governance Owner at Ventia

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

Shachi Shastry is a senior enterprise data leader at Ventia, specializing in establishing data and AI governance strategies in complex, regulated organizations. With a background including Macquarie Group and a Masters from the University of Sydney, she is DCAM-certified. Colleagues describe her as intelligent, helpful, and a reliable team player.

During her time at the University of Sydney, Shachi was a prize winner in the universitys coffee card club loyalty program, winning a cappuccino kit. This suggests an appreciation for campus life and a good cup of coffee.

She co-authored a technical publication on ETX estimation for wireless links, a topic distinct from her primary career focus.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Challenger

Fast-Paced

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

AI Governance
Her current role is Data & AI Governance Owner. She writes about data governance being the essential enterprise infrastructure that underpins successful AI implementation.
Governance Frameworks
She has reflected on building data governance from the ground up and adapting strategies from compliance-driven environments to federated enterprises.
Data-Driven Growth
Believes that well-implemented data governance is the foundation for unlocking true business value and driving sustainable growth for an organization.

Media Appearances

Shachi has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Data & AI Governance Owner at Ventia
3-2023 - 1-2025
Data Governance & Frameworks Manager at Macquarie Group
6-2021 - 2-2023
Enterprise Data Manager at Macquarie Group
6-2020 - 6-2021
Manager - Data Management & Strategy Implementation at Commonwealth Bank
4-2019 - 6-2020
CDO Portfolio specialist at EY Analytics (Asia-Pacific)

Education

2009 - 2010
Masters from University of Sydney
2010 - 2011
Grad Dip Eng Sc from UNSW

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shachi is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shachi

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shachi move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Shachi take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

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