Richard Shukla
Client Delivery Lead - Infrastructure
Richard Shukla is an experienced IT professional with over 25 years of industry experience, spanning Defense, Government, and Commercial sectors. Currently serving as the Infrastructure Services Manager at Blue Crystal Solutions, he leads a team of cloud, UNIX, and Wintel engineers, overseeing client delivery with a focus on efficiency and innovation. Richard’s expertise lies in Wintel, enterprise-level hardware, and cloud services, complemented by strong leadership skills and a commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies such as cloud, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. With a track record of building strong client relationships and driving business value, Richard is a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of modern IT infrastructure management.
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Professional Credentials
Specialises in:
- Infrastructure Architecture and Design
- Cloud Services
- Leadership and Team Management
- Client Relationship Management
Education:
- University of South Australia: Msc Science – Engineering
Professional Experience
- Infrastructure Services Manager, Blue Crystal Solutions: Jan 2021 – Present
- Senior Infrastructure Engineer, DXC Technology: Oct 2009 – Dec 2020
- Systems Engineer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Oct 2015 – Oct 2017
- Systems Engineer, HP: 2009 – 2015
- Infrastructure Engineer, Helping Hand Aged Care: 2004 – 2009
- Server Administrator, BAE Systems Australia: 2000 – 2004
- Field Services Engineer, TPG Telecom: 1997 – 1999
- Software Test Engineer, Telstra: 1996 – 1997