Gyan Shikha

Head of Data and Integration at Whitehaven Coal

From Coal to code - unlocking value through data.

Data leader with deep expertise in data modernisation, spanning data governance, architecture, and enterprise platform delivery. As Head of Data and Integration at Whitehaven Coal, I define and execute the strategy for data, analytics, and integration, partnering with C-level stakeholders to translate ideas into scalable, high-impact outcomes.

I have led the establishment of a modern data platform on tech stack like Microsoft Fabric, Oracle and Databricks working with global vendors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver reporting, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities aligned with business priorities and value creation.

More recently, after developing datalake, I have led initiatives in video analytics, leveraging machine learning, data lake, and web application technologies to assess the performance of trucks, loaders, excavators, and other heavy machinery, enabling the analysis on spotting and tracking of equipment movement and operational performance.