Gartner Expert

Shameen Pillai

Sr Director Analyst

Shameen Pillai is an analyst in the Software Engineering Leaders research group focusing on APIs and integration technologies for IT and digital leaders. He advises clients on emerging AI trends and Agentic technologies as well as establishing, managing and modernizing technology portfolios involving core system integrations.

Mr. Pillai has deep and broad technical experience and exposure to API management and governance, integration architectures such as ESB, SOA, microservices, B2B and related technologies as well as IT leadership experience around strategy, organization building, road map, development, execution and operations.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Pillai held several engineering, architecture and leadership roles in retail, banking, telecom and manufacturing companies responsible for building enabling technology landscapes.

Professional background

BJ's Wholesale Club, Director, IT Integration and Application Services, 5 years

GE Aircraft Engines, Consultant Architect and Developer, 4 years

Webster Bank N.A., Manager, Architecture and Integration, 10 years

Areas of coverage
  • Software Engineering Technologies

Education

Master of Computer Applications, Madurai Kamaraj University, India

B.Sc., Physics, University of Kerala, India

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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API Strategy

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API Management

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iPaaS

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Integration Strategy & Technologies

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Middleware