VIVEK SHAIVA

Shaiva is a technology leader with over 25 years experience working in software development, architecture, databases and engineering optimizing the application of technology to solve business problems. Most recently Shaiva was the Chief Information Officer at La Quinta Inns and Suites. He has been recognized for his business focused, architecture driven, cost effective, results oriented approach to technology initiatives. He has led several transformational projects that  have been recognized with industry awards for achievements in technology innovation. He has also been an Advisor for Blackstone's Real Estate group since 2005 leading technology and process optimizations for their hospitality and real estate portfolio companies.  Prior to that he was Director of Software Architecture at NBC Universal (a GE company at that time) overseeing  the application architecture, development of shared components and  software engineering approach for their enterprise applications. Shaiva also has a wide ranging experience in consulting assignments at several large US corporations in a variety of roles including software developer, database administrator, project manager, enterprise architect and technology leader.