SACHIN SAINI
@sachinsaini
Senior Manager – Digital & Technology Transformation at Air India Ltd.
Gurugram, India
Seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in leading innovation and strategy initiatives within the airline industry. Proven success in driving digital transformation, optimizing operations, and managing complex, large-scale projects. Known for influencing C-suite decisions, aligning business goals with technology solutions, and delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Senior Manager – Digital & Technology Transformation
Air India Ltd.
Leading Air India’s Vihaan.AI transformation program, including strategic merger of global Airlines i.e. Air Asia and Vistara. Executed strategic initiatives like GE Aerospace Fuel & Safety Analytics, Quality Management Systems, and Emergency Response Tools for IOCC and ECC. Drove compliance by migrating historical data to cloud storage per DGCA regulations and implemented AI-based automation for CVR. Managed contract novation and technical scoping to optimize vendor relationships and organizational outcomes. Oversaw IT governance, regulatory audits, and stakeholder communication to ensure seamless project execution.
Associate Project Manager | Project Lead (South Asia Region)
Birlasoft India Ltd.
Directed IT infrastructure, security, and operations for a leading multinational beverage company across Greenfield sites. Designed and executed service delivery strategies aligned with business goals, publishing KPI-driven performance reports.
Engineer – Technical Services
Alliance Air Aviation Ltd.
Led IT bifurcation during the strategic disinvestment of Air India, ensuring smooth operations under the Regional Connectivity Scheme. Managed tendering, procurement, and IT service transitions in alignment with government regulations.
Education
MDU Rohtak
Bachelor of Technology
Electronics & Communication
Lovely Professional University
MBA
Sales & Marketing
Dr. BR Ambedkar National Law University
Bachelor of Legislative Law
Licenses & Certifications
TOGAF 9.1 Certified
Google Certified Project Manager
ISO 27001:2015 Certified
Ministry of Electronics & IT
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS
QMS (IATA) module Certified
IATA
GE Aerospace (Fuel & Safety Insights)
GE Aerospace