Shabna Yusuf

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in IT strategy and transformation leadership.
Proven track record in empowering global teams.
Strong background in software testing and project management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in IT strategy and transformation within the automotive and technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

It StrategyTransformationProgram ManagementIt OperationsSoftware TestingProject Management

Other Skills

Transformation RoadmapValue CreationCollaborationInnovationAutomotivePeople ManagementBFSI DomainsCross-functional Team ManagementDesign ThinkingStrategy ExecutionTest ManagementEstimationsPlanningTest MetricsRequirement Analysis

About

I believe transformation begins with people — and technology becomes meaningful only when it empowers them. As Deputy General Manager – Lead for IT Strategy & Transformation at the CIO Office, I drive the strategic direction and transformation roadmap for MB Tech India, aligning vision, execution, and value creation across global teams. With a deep belief in purpose-led leadership, I focus on translating strategy into outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and empowerment. My role sits at the intersection of business, technology, and culture — enabling the organization to move faster, think smarter, and stay future-ready.

Experience

20 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

10 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Mercedes-benz research and development india

4 roles

Deputy General Manager | Lead - IT strategy and Transformation

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 9 mos

IT StrategyTransformation RoadmapValue CreationCollaborationInnovationTransformation

Senior Program Manager

Promoted

Oct 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

AutomotivePeople ManagementIT OperationsProgram Management

Program Manager

Mar 2019 – Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Project Manager

Jun 2015 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Hcl technologies

Associate Project Manager

Apr 2010 – May 2015 · 5 yrs 1 mo

I have been involved mainly in the Software Testing on Insurance, BFSI Domains and Managing testing Team with complete ownership by leading end-to-end testing activities. I’ve been managing projects leading cross-functional testing teams in onsite-offshore model in terms of Execution, Monitoring & Control, Metric Reporting and interacting with Senior Stakeholders at various levels.

Software TestingBFSI DomainsCross-functional Team ManagementProject Management