Yogesh Sabnis

Senior Program Leader | AI & Platforms

Senior program leader responsible for driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across AI, platform, and enterprise environments at global scale.

• Program & portfolio leadership
• AI, data, and platform execution
• Global, cross-functional delivery

Professional Overview

I am a senior program and transformation leader with experience operating at the intersection of technology, platforms, data, and large-scale execution. My work has focused on driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across global organizations, where clarity, structure, and long-horizon thinking are critical to outcomes.

Across my career, I have been drawn to roles that require navigating ambiguity, aligning diverse stakeholders, and translating strategic intent into sustained execution. I tend to operate in environments where the problems are not well-defined, the constraints are real, and progress depends on disciplined decision-making rather than quick wins.

Experience Highlights

Senior Program Leadership — Enterprise Platforms and Payments
Led complex, cross-functional initiatives within U.S.-based Fortune 500 technology environments, spanning platform modernization, payments, and data-driven systems at enterprise scale.

Digital and Platform Transformation — Global Retail Ecosystems
Delivered large-scale digital and platform transformation initiatives within complex retail environments, integrating customer experience, loyalty, and backend systems across global operations.

Cross-Functional Program Leadership — Product, Engineering, and Operations
Aligned senior stakeholders across product, engineering, data, and business functions to translate strategic intent into sustained, multi-quarter execution in ambiguous environments.

Enterprise Systems and Infrastructure Programs — Large-Scale Environments
Managed execution of enterprise-scale systems initiatives involving complex dependencies, risk management, and coordination across geographically distributed technical teams.

Current Focus and Context

I am currently based in the United States and operate within high-density technology ecosystems, working onshore in close collaboration with senior product, engineering, and business leadership. My work has involved sustained ownership of complex programs within large-scale, platform-driven organizations, where accountability, execution depth, and long-term decision-making are critical.

Education and Credentials

Formal Education
• Master of Science in Information Technology (United States)
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (United States)
• Master of Business Administration (India)
• Bachelor of Engineering (India)

Advanced Professional Education
Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning — The University of Texas at Austin

Select Professional Credentials
PMP • CSM • CSPO • FRM • ITIL

Speaking, Teaching, and Professional Service

• Guest lectures and invited talks at management institutes and professional forums, covering leadership, technology, and career development
• Participation as a judge and reviewer for academic, innovation, and professional competitions, including debates, case discussions, and evaluative panels
• Ongoing professional volunteering contributing to knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and evaluation of emerging work in technology and leadership domains
• Academic and practitioner-oriented research involvement, including dissertation-level work and authored papers aligned with leadership and organizational studies

Foundations and Values

Alongside my professional work, long-term personal responsibilities have shaped how I approach leadership, resilience, and decision-making. Navigating sustained periods of uncertainty reinforced the importance of calm judgment, prioritization, and long-horizon thinking, especially when outcomes matter more than visibility.Outside of work, I have remained deeply engaged in disciplines that reward consistency and mastery over time. My involvement in music and competitive sport has reinforced habits of structured practice, patience, and accountability, which continue to influence how I approach both professional and personal commitments.

Connect and Verification

For professional verification and context, my background and ongoing work can be found on LinkedIn. Selected publications, speaking engagements, and professional activities are referenced there and through associated public records.For direct contact, I can be reached at:
[email protected]