Shalini leads and collaborates enterprise-wide DevOps, Reliability Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure Engineering functions at KinderCare, setting the strategic technology agenda and architecting secure, scalable platforms that enable a seamless digital experience for the families. She oversees key systems like enrollment, lead management, payments, specialty programs, Salesforce, and Business Intelligence across 2,400+ centers serving 200,000+ children, elevating reliability and speed while optimizing spend. She is also driving AI adoption as a core business strategy with a governed operating model that accelerates time-to-market while lowering risk and cost.