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Shashank Pawar

Critic · DISC type C
Innovation Advisor at Peppermint Innovation Limited
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Shashank is a data technology leader at Microsoft, where he has worked for over 25 years, specializing in data modernization, big data, and AI. A University of Technology Sydney graduate, he is described by colleagues as a passionate and resourceful expert, with some calling him "Mr. SQL Server".

Beyond his professional work, Shashank is deeply passionate about transforming the education system and is active in the technology community through local industry events and user groups. He is driven by a desire to modernize experiences while retaining a high standard of service.

He celebrated a significant milestone of 25 years as a full-time employee at Microsoft, having started as an intern 27 years prior.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Innovation Advisor
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Shashank shows up

Precise
ROI Driven
Negotiator

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Priorities

Topics Shashank cares about

Azure Data Modernization
His current role focuses on helping clients across Asia modernize their data platforms into Azure to reduce costs and increase productivity with AI/ML.
Microsoft Fabric
He is actively presenting at roadshows on Microsoft Fabric and exploring its integration with tools like GitHub Copilot to solve real-world customer challenges.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Innovation Advisor
Peppermint Innovation Limited
9-2020
Azure SQL Modernization Engagement Lead, Asia
Microsoft
6-2015 - 9-2020
Principal Data Solutions Specialist
Microsoft
1-2008 - 6-2015
SQL Server Technology Specialist
Microsoft
1-2006 - 1-2008
Senior Data Consultant
Microsoft
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
University of Technology Sydney
1992 - 1996
Education details unavailable
North Sydney Boys
Social presence
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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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