Shabistan Sheerin, PhD
About Shabistan Sheerin, PhD
Shabistan Sheerin, PhD, is a Creative Leader at SC Johnson, specializing in the Global Pest Category, with extensive experience in product research, design, and development.
Title at SC Johnson
Shabistan Sheerin currently holds the position of Creative Leader I Global Pest Category at SC Johnson. She operates out of the Greater Chicago Area, working on-site to drive creative direction and innovation within the pest control market.
Professional Experience at SC Johnson
Shabistan Sheerin has an extensive career at SC Johnson, marked by several key positions. She served as the Global Brand Design, Innovation Manager for SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands from 2018 to 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to this, she was the Global Brand Design Manager for Global Home Cleaning from 2016 to 2018 in Racine, Wisconsin. Earlier roles include Lead Designer for Global Corporate New Ventures between 2013 and 2016 in the Greater Chicago Area.
Academic Background
Shabistan Sheerin earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Best Practices of Commercializing Innovations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2009 to 2013. She also undertook studies in Innovation and Strategy at Harvard University, completing a Professional Development Program in 2012. Her academic journey began at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, where she achieved a Master's degree in Industrial and Product Design from 1999 to 2001, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from 1995 to 1999.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Before her tenure at SC Johnson, Shabistan Sheerin gained significant experience in academia and business development. She was an Associate Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2011 to 2013 and an Adjunct Instructor from 2010 to 2011. She also worked at NovaScan on healthcare technology research and business development from 2010 to 2012. Furthermore, she was involved in technology transfer as an intern at UWM Research Foundation, Inc. from 2010 to 2011.
Experience in Product Design and Development
Shabistan Sheerin brings over 10 years of experience in product research, design, and development. She has a strong focus on concept development and feasibility analysis. Her skills include developing solutions for consumer testing and iterating based on feedback to achieve full-scale commercialization. She also holds considerable experience in consumer products innovation strategies and road map development, managing stakeholder relationships, and creative agency/vendor development.