Prem Bhawnani
Tech leadership that works with you, not around you.I help growing organisations unlock the full value of technology — through embedded leadership, strategic guidance, and hands-on delivery in AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
How I can help...
Services
I work with Small and Midsize organisations, Not-for-profits (NFPs), and Scale-up companies who need senior technology leadership - without the full-time overhead.
| Fractional or Interim CTO, vCIO, or CAIO | AI, IT & Digital strategy aligned to business goals, Strategic roadmaps, Functional reviews, gap analysis, team and budget management |
| AI Advisory | Implement simple AI governance frameworks, AI ethics and risk appetite statements, Use case prioritisation, value-based AI roadmap |
| IT Business Partnering | Strategic engagement with key stakeholders, Identification of value cases, Drafting business cases, 2IC to CIO |
| IT Cost Optimisation | Software and system rationalisation, Restructure and IT operating model review, Vendor cost review, Outsourcing and hybrid teams |
| Cybersecurity Uplift | Essential 8 review and implementation planning, ISO 27001 readiness, Secure development practices, Staff security awareness training programs |
| Program Delivery | Digital transformation, Cloud migration, CRM/eCommerce platforms, Identity management systems, Custom development |
I can help solve today's most prominent issues so businesses don't get left behind...
Pressing need to reduce IT costs
Uncertainty on implementing AI safely and effectively
Reducing cyber risk pragmatically
The Value I provide...
Outcomes Delivered
Avoided $5M in IT capex via cloud migration & vendor rationalisation
Realised 20% employee cost savings through team restructure and outsourcing
Delivered $200K+ in annual savings via software rationalisation
Safely implemented AI in software engineering practices and launched a grounded custom chatbot using Azure OpenAI
Generated $4M ARR from new eCommerce product launch
Boosted IT service satisfaction from 45% to 75% within months
Reduced risk by achieving Essential 8 Maturity Level 2 with compensating controls
Experienced
20+ years of leadership in technology and digital, with broad expertise in IT.
AU Citizen / Sydney based
Tailored Execution
I seek to understand your company, your culture, your problems, and deliver accordingly. Not a cookie-cutter approach.
Trusted
Commercially astute, I engage with key stakeholders in their language - including executive teams and the board.
Let's Talk...
Contact Me
If you have any problems you wish to discuss, or need a fractional, interim, or strategic technology leader, let’s have a conversation.
I’ll help you cut through complexity, align technology with strategy, and deliver real outcomes.
AI Advisory Services
AI Readiness Assessment
AI Strategy and Governance
Use Case Development
AI Roadmap and Prioritisation
Organisational Training and Communications
Awards and Certifications
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