Rising Beyond Boundaries, Lifting Others as She Climbs
Some women walk into rooms and command attention, not with loud voices but with the quiet power of certainty. Some women are born in places that whisper, this is not for you, yet they answer back with a voice that roars, watch me rise. Shazia Hassan is one of those women.
Born in a small town in Uttar Pradesh, raised by parents who defied convention to ensure their daughters had the right to dream, Shazia learned early that limitations are only as strong as one allows them to be. “I was fortunate,” she reflects, “because my parents believed that education was my birthright, not a privilege. They didn’t just let me dream—they insisted on it.”
Armed with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and an Executive MBA, she entered a world where women in technology were few, where doors didn’t always open easily—but she never waited for permission. As the first from her university to join Tata Consultancy Services, she shattered barriers, paving the way for others. Setbacks, silent battles, and unexpected twists lined her path, yet she persisted. “Challenges will come,” she says, “but the secret isn’t to fear them—it’s to walk right through them.”
Shazia Hassan, Specialist Leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP, drives digital transformation and compliance in Life Sciences & Healthcare. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped organizations cut risks by 50% and save over $120 million, but her true impact lies in simplifying complexities and empowering industries.
A Leader Who Lifts as She Rises
There is a saying that real power is not found in how high you climb but in how many hands you pull up with you. Shazia lives by this. She leads and mentors over 160 professionals, not as a boss but as a guide, believing that true leadership is found in service, not authority.
Shazia Hassan’s advocacy for women in STEM is more than a mission—it’s a movement. She leads “Women in PE&D”, creating spaces for women to share, support, and reclaim their power. “We silence ourselves before anyone else does. That must change,” she says. She also founded the “SAP PLM Center of Excellence,” helping 100+ professionals gain industry expertise and leadership confidence. “When one of us rises,” she believes, “we must pull another up with us.”
A Legacy of Innovation and Impact
Shazia’s journey has been punctuated with milestones—some marked in ink, others in the silent victories of problems solved, teams empowered, industries transformed. She is an active member of IEEE Women in Engineering and the Regulatory Affairs Professional
Society (RAPS), where she mentors and contributes to global conversations about technology, healthcare, and leadership.
Her work has not gone unnoticed. Among her accolades:
•Global Thought Leadership in Supply Chain and Network Operations by GLOBEE Awards 2024
•Global Women Inspiration & Conclave Award 2024 – Top 100 Inspirational Women
•WomenTech Global Awards 2024 Nominee – Product Management Leader of the Year & Digital Transformation Leader
•Outstanding Performance Awards at Deloitte for Industry Excellence
Serving as a Judge for GLOBEE Awards in Industry Expertise
She is also an author, with her book “Revolutionizing Pharma: AI Innovations for the Next Generation” illuminating the future of AI in healthcare.
Strength, Growth, and the Power of Resilience
“Leadership isn’t about power,” she reflects. “It’s about listening. It’s about knowing when to step back, when to push forward, and when to simply hold space for others to shine.”
She admits that time management and delegation are areas she continuously works on, a challenge that comes with being a high achiever with an insatiable drive for excellence. “The hardest thing sometimes is to trust that things will get done without your hands on every piece,” she says. “But leadership is also about knowing when to let go.”
A Life of Balance and Purpose
Shazia knows success isn’t just career milestones. She finds balance in jogging, yoga, reading, and time with loved ones—seeing self-care as a necessity, not a luxury. When she unwinds, she listens—to music, conversations, and the quiet wisdom around her. A leader, a learner, a seeker—she finds joy in growth and purpose in giving.
Her Message to the World
Her voice is steady, clear. “Embrace resilience and continuous learning. Stay committed to your goals, but more importantly, stay committed to yourself. Challenges will come, but they are only stepping stones. Keep pushing forward.”
Her journey is a testament to the truth that success is not given—it is built, brick by brick, choice by choice, step by step.
She stands as a symbol of excellence, of innovation, of leadership that serves rather than rules. And as she continues her ascent, she carries with her not just the weight of her own success but the hopes of every woman who has ever been told she could not rise.
And so she rises.
And so she leads.
And so she paves the way for those yet to come.
