Zainab Fatima

Director - Life Sciences Technology @ Emerson

Singapore

About

At Emerson, innovation stands at the forefront of our mission, as I lead a team in pioneering a groundbreaking offering within the Life Sciences sector. The recent shift to direct a R&D group is built upon a foundation of over six years in Technology R&D leadership, specializing in industrial automation solutions. My recent roles in Emerson encapsulate my commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, driving intellectual property advancement, and nurturing team collaboration in developing cutting-edge solutions.

Experience

  • Emerson (Full-time · 20 yrs 11 mos)
    • Director - Life Sciences Technology
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Leading a team to develop a groundbreaking offering in the Life Sciences sector.

    • Director - Technology R&D, Power & Water Solutions
      Sep 2017 - Jun 2024 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      As the Technology R&D Leader at the Global Engineering Centre in Noida, my role involved a multifaceted approach to innovation and development. I was responsible for overseeing the processes of testing, validation, and documentation for industrial and process automation products tailored for the power and water/wastewater markets. Additionally, I took the responsibility to drive the IP & Innovation Program at Emerson Noida; the responsibility extends to fostering an environment where intellectual property is created and protected, while also nurturing a culture of continuous innovation. Being a member of the Mosaic ERG Leadership Team at the Asia-Pacific level signifies a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that a wide array of perspectives contribute to the company's success. Additionally, as the Key Facilitator of the PDAE workshop, there's an opportunity to influence and shape the professional growth and development of team members, aligning their individual goals with the organization's objectives. These roles collectively contributed to my learnings, my contributions to Emerson and my development as a leader in the organization.

    • Manager, IT PMO Development Team
      Mar 2013 - Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      In this role, I had the responsibility of leading a Global Development Team, with a unique blend of technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration. By working closely with IT Shared Service leadership, the team could drive the development, rollout, and enhancement of IT projects that are critical to the success of business operations. This role was pivotal in ensuring that global sites and Business Units are equipped with the tools they need to operate efficiently and effectively in a competitive business environment. As the Manager of the Oracle Development Group, my responsibilities included Stakeholder Management Delivery Management Team Management Resource Management Vendor Management

  • Systems Manager at Wipro Technologies
    Apr 2001 - Aug 2005 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Senior Systems Analyst at Motorola India Limited
    Feb 1998 - Apr 2001 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Sr. Software Engineer at Chavali Consultants
    Apr 1996 - Feb 1998 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Software Engineer at UBICS
    Oct 1994 - Dec 1995 · 1 yr 3 mos