Nasima Shafiul | Program Director & Executive Coach | Agile Transformation Expert​

❓ “What good is strategy if it never makes it to delivery?”
❓ “Why do so many transformations fail to stick?”
❓ “What if governance, alignment, and adoption became your accelerators—not your blockers?”

Nasima helps financial services, insurance, and government organizations turn bold strategies into predictable delivery by fixing governance, alignment, and adoption challenges.

Across industries, organizations pour millions into bold strategies—only to see them stall due to governance bottlenecks, leadership misalignment, and low adoption. Nasima helps financial services, insurance, and government organizations turn strategy into predictable delivery by strengthening governance, aligning leaders, and driving adoption. With 15+ years leading complex, multi-million-dollar programs, she bridges the gap between strategy and execution while guiding executives and teams through meaningful, lasting change.

Nasima is a Program Director, Transformation Leader, and Executive Coach with over 15+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide Agile and hybrid (Agile + Waterfall) transformations. She has delivered $50M+ programs, modernized mission-critical systems (e.g., Guidewire platform), and advanced portfolio governance in regulated environments.

Core Expertise

 

• Program & Portfolio Leadership – Directed programs exceeding $50M, delivering large-scale digital and Agile transformations.

• Executive Coaching & Leadership Development – Coached 90+ senior leaders (Director to CEO) to strengthen agility, alignment, and leadership effectiveness.

• Agile & Digital Transformation – Expert in Agile frameworks (SAFe SPC5, Scrum, Kanban, Disciplined Agile) and hybrid delivery (Agile + Waterfall).

• Governance & Compliance – Skilled in PMO/TMO leadership, IRP, SOW, risk management, and audit alignment to improve predictability and reduce approval delays.

• Industry Specialization – Deep knowledge in financial services, insurance (Guidewire, claims, policy, billing), cloud modernization, and government transformation.

• AI & Emerging Tech – Applied AI and data-driven transformation strategies to accelerate delivery and adoption.

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Recognition & Awards

 

• Top 100 Canadian Professional

• Outstanding Entrepreneur Woman Award

• Recognized for Leadership in Change & Women’s Empowerment in Technology

• Featured in: The Top 100 Magazine, Women in Agile, Scrum Alliance

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The Service Offerings

Explore how She helps leaders, teams, and organizations unlock transformation through strategic coaching, Agile enablement, and executive guidance.
Whether you are:
Navigating change and need structured support to maintain productivity and morale,
Scaling performance across programs and portfolios to achieve predictable outcomes, or
Seeking clarity in leadership, governance, or strategy execution
✨ There’s a tailored solution designed to meet your unique needs.

🔹 Call to Action

Ready to turn your strategy into predictable results? [Contact Nasima for Executive Coaching or Transformation Leadership]

Education & Professional Development

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  North South University, Bangladesh
  (Evaluated by University of Toronto)

• Diploma in Information System Management (DISM), MIS
  Aptech Computer Education, NJ, USA

Certifications & Credentials

 

Executive Leadership & Coaching

 

• Executive Leadership Coaching: Mastery – Harvard Division of Continuing Education

• Managing as a Coach – University of California

• ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF), Agility in the Enterprise (ICP-ENT), Coaching Agile Transformations (ICP-CAT)

• Expert in Enterprise Coaching (Transformation Mastery) – In Progress

Project & Program Management

 

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) – PMI

• Project Management Certificate & International Project Management Certificate – University of Toronto

Agile & Scrum Alliance

 

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

• Certified Agile Skills – Scaling 1 (CAS-S1)

• Certified Facilitator – Agile Coaching Skills (ACS-CF)

• Certified Agile Leadership Essentials (CAL-E), Certified Agile Leadership for Organizations (CAL-O)

• AI & Agility: A Comprehensive Introduction

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

 

• Leading SAFe®

• Implementing SAFe® (SPC5)

Governance & Digital Transformation

 

• Digital Transformation from the Boardroom – Institute of Corporate Directors

Technology & IT Service Management

 

• ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate – Loyalist Certification Services

Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech

 

• AI & Agility: A Comprehensive Introduction – Scrum Alliance

• AI for Everyone – DeepLearning.AI

Coaching and Transformation: Clients & Collaborations

The Verdict Is In: My Expertise Delivers Value

Client Feedback

Nasima isn’t just a leader but also a person worth spending time with. Broadminded Leader, her exceptional workflow, skills, ingenuity, and comprehension of change requests made our community a dream. She showed a high level of Leadership, Agile skills, and was a valuable contributor to our community. Nasima worked far beyond the call of duty. She absolutely shines in a hectic environment. Definitely worth recommending.
Shahin SheidaeiEnterprise Transformation Consultant, Trainer, Coach
I had the privilege of working with Nasima, a truly exceptional business leader and transformation consultant whose expertise and dedication set her apart.
Nasima excels in fostering high-performance cultures and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. Her ability to lead complex Agile transformations, streamline delivery pipelines, and empower teams through tailored coaching is remarkable. I witnessed her spearheading Agile and digital transformations for large-scale organizations, driving efficiency and delivering exceptional outcomes using frameworks like Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
One of Nasima’s standout achievements is her leadership in modernizing auto insurance services for Saskatchewan Government Insurance, a project that not only improved operational outcomes but also showcased her ability to bridge the gap between strategic vision and practical execution. Her commitment to metrics-driven decision-making and fostering a culture of collaboration has consistently resulted in reduced inefficiencies and accelerated delivery cycles.
Nasima is not just a leader but also a dynamic facilitator and executive coach, equipping teams and leaders with the tools to navigate complexity and align with strategic goals. Her passion for continuous improvement and customer-centricity is contagious, inspiring everyone around her to strive for excellence.
Nasima is a true asset to any organization fortunate enough to work with her, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as a business leader, transformation consultant, and trusted partner for driving meaningful and lasting change.
Majid MaqboolSenior Full Stack Developer 
Hey Nasima, As the time has come for me to bid farewell to SGI, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible journey I’ve had under your leadership. Working with you has been an enriching experience, and I leave with a heart full of appreciation for the opportunities and guidance you’ve provided.
Your unwavering support, mentorship, and encouragement have played a significant role in my professional development, and I am truly grateful for the trust you placed in me. I have learned valuable lessons that will undoubtedly shape my future endeavors. I loved working with the team, and specifically you have been really really supportive and patient with me since day one, I was telling Tyler this the other day. Thank you so so so so much for helping me throughout my journey. Every time I got the opportunity to set up a one-on-one meeting with you, I felt like a more refreshed and confident person, thanks for believing in me, and helping me gain that belief in myself. I really hope I get the opportunity to meet you in the future or work under your guidance in the long run. Our generation needs fantastic, supportive, and motivational leaders like you.
Mohammad Akib HossainCoop Intern 2023
Nasima was my mentor in the Women in Agile and Tech Mentorship Program 2019. I am grateful for this opportunity. Nasima is a great leader. She made me think in an agile way and helped to frame thoughta assertively. She is a humble listener, and during the sessions she was reading between the lines. She understood my requirements very well and helped focus on areas of improvement. She made all the sessions cooperative and motivating. Despite her busy schedule, her involvement was incredible for the mentorship program. I look at her as an inspiration.
Rucha AutiLead, Regulatory, Compliance and Governance



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