Shalini Sudarsan is a seasoned Senior Engineering Leader with nearly two decades of experience driving large-scale digital transformation across global technology organizations. Currently serving as Senior Engineering Manager at KinderCare Learning Companies, she leads the engineering strategy for enhancing digital family engagement and operational excellence through AI-driven cloud cost optimization, intelligent automation, and high-impact platform features.
Previously, Shalini held key leadership roles at Nike Inc., where she spearheaded Site Reliability Engineering for the Retail Platform, applying machine learning for predictive analysis and system optimization. Her work consistently bridges engineering innovation with business outcomes—delivering resilience, scalability, and cost efficiency.
A strong advocate for engineering excellence and inclusive leadership, Shalini excels at mentoring diverse teams, embedding quality into development workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
With a deep commitment to intelligent automation, quality engineering, and digital equity, Shalini continues to be a thought leader in applying emerging technologies to reimagine user-centric platforms in education, retail, and beyond.