Shireesh Vaishnaw

Company Overview: ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

• Spearheading IT Innovation strategy at ZF Group by incubating cutting-edge solutions that solve unarticulated business needs and drive enterprise readiness for the future.
• Act as an internal intrapreneur, transforming concepts into scalable, tangible outcomes through rapid experimentation and agile execution.
• Lead co-innovation initiatives in partnership with top-tier technology vendors, start-ups, and academic institutions , building a strong external innovation ecosystem.
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation, aligning initiatives with business objectives and emerging industry trends (AI, xReality, Sustainability, Digital Twins).

✅ Key Achievement :

• Led the adoption of GenAI Solutions (GitHub Copilot, AI-powered IT Helpbot, GenAI Reusable Architecture), generating €2M in hard savings across R&D and IT within 2 years—delivering measurable impact beyond productivity improvements
• Strategically driving cross-functional PoC for Industrial Metaverse solutions aimed at accelerating production line readiness—projected to unlock 10–12% productivity gains in planning and operations

Company Overview: WABCO is a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles.

• Led global IT Application Service Delivery, ensuring SLA compliance across a broad enterprise stack (SAP, Salesforce, PLM, and other custom applications).
• Laid the digitalization foundation by establishing specialized labs , including RPA, Data & Advanced Analytics Labs, and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) Innovation Labs — fostering experimentation and enterprise-wide digital adoption.
• Introduced DevSecOps practices to reduce manual errors, improve quality, and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Successfully led the IT stream of the WABCO–ZF M&A integration , representing the IT function within the global M&A team. Delivered a seamless Day 1 transition, aligning infrastructure, applications, and compliance with ZF standards — enabling smooth onboarding into the ZF Group.
• Recognized for aligning business and IT objectives to deliver high-impact outcomes across global regions

✅ Key Achievements :

• Worked closely with business functions to identify and promote digital use cases, enabling cost avoidance and savings opportunities valued at $10 million between 2019 and 2020
• Led the launch of the WBC News app for non-wired employees across Europe and the U.S., which was recognized as a case study on the Gartner platform in 2019

Company Overview: Bristlecone is a supply chain consulting and system Integration multinational company, founded in 1998, with its headquarters situated at San Jose, California. The company is a part of $16.9 billion multinational Mahindra Group.

• Directed IT Service Delivery and Program Management across large-scale SAP and digital transformation engagements for key global clients.
• Acted as a Customer Success Champion , ensuring on-time delivery, profitability, and stakeholder alignment.
• Managed P&L responsibilities across multiple accounts, delivering consistent revenue growth and cost control.
• Led cross-functional teams across geographies, improving SLA adherence and service quality.
• Bristlecone Labs Support and Projects ( In the area of new technology)

• Led end-to-end SAP initiatives across region India , including full-cycle implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and global support transitions
• Oversaw project lifecycle management — from feasibility, scoping, and stakeholder alignment through delivery, QA, and hypercare.
• Managed vendor relationships and contracts (RFP/RFIs, KPIs, negotiations), ensuring accountability, budget adherence, and value delivery.
• Drove cross-functional collaboration across IT, Finance, and Operations to align tech strategy with business needs.

✅ Key Achievements :

• Won Achievers Award for KAP 28 Project in Oct'15 for successful transition and service delivery
• Nominated and certified in Volkswagen Global Leadership Program in a very short period

• Delivered SAP FICO consulting and configuration services across implementation, support, and global rollout projects for clients in EMEA, US, and Latin America.
• Configured FI & CO modules to meet specific business requirements, ensuring error-free delivery within tight timeframes.
• Handled remote support and service case management , serving as a key liaison for finance-related SAP issues.
• Participated in end-to-end SAP project delivery , including requirement gathering, blueprinting, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.

✅ Key Achievements :

• Won Extra Mile Award in 2007 from EDS for on time delivery of complex roll out.
• Bagged Spot Award in 2008

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