Meet the Team
Welcome to the Senior Leadership Team of Shared Technology services
Managing Director
Fabio Negro
Fabio has spent the majority of his 25 year career in IT working with and enabling the public sector to achieve their digital ambitions. Fabio’s most recent responsibility is the “Shared Technology Services” for Brent, Lewisham and Southwark after his appointment of Managing Director last year. Previously Chief Technology Officer at Shared Digital, a shared service for Camden, Haringey and Islington, Fabio has a wealth of experience of shared service innovation and delivery.
Head of Operations
Mobeen Zafar
With over 20 years of experience in public sector IT, Mobeen is a highly experienced technology leader with expertise across service delivery, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and IT architecture.
As Head of Operations at STS, Mobeen leads the delivery and optimisation of critical technology services, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. He has successfully delivered major infrastructure, cloud migration and data centre transformation programmes, while developing technical roadmaps aligned to organisational priorities.
Mobeen has held senior leadership roles including Chief Technology Officer, providing strategic direction for complex technology environments and large-scale transformation programmes. His experience spans application rationalisation, architecture, cyber security and the design of scalable and resilient technology platforms.
Combining strong technical expertise with practical leadership, Mobeen plays a key role in ensuring STS delivers reliable, secure and innovative technology services to its partners.
Head of Operations
Stuart O'Shea
Stuart is a seasoned professional who embarked on his journey with Brent in 2004. Beginning as a 1st Line Support Officer Stuart steadily climbed the ranks within the Brent and later SharedTechnology Service. With a strong foundation in various technical roles, Stuart has honed his skills and contributed significantly to the evolution of SharedTechnology Services. Not one to rest on his laurels, Stuart briefly took the helm of the Project Management Office (PMO), showcasing his versatility and leadership capabilities. His dynamic career trajectory continues in 2024 when he assumed the pivotal role of Head of Infrastructure Operations. In this capacity, Stuart harnesses his extensive technical background and leadership acumen to drive operational excellence and spearhead transformative initiatives. His journey reflects not just a progression through roles but a commitment to continuous growth, making him a respected figure in the realm of technology and operations.
Financial Controller
Mainak Roy
Mainak has worked 20+ years in the Private Sector in different finance and accounting roles before joining Shared Technology Services as Financial Controller in May 2021. At Shared Technology Services, Mainak’s primary responsibility is to monitor the Annual Revenue Budget and provide a comprehensive professional finance service that fulfils partner Councils (Brent, Lewisham and Southwark) statutory, corporate and operational requirements.
Prior to joining STS, Mainak has worked in different roles with companies within the Private Sector. He has worked for US Fortune 500 Companies, like General Electric (GE) and HP (Hewlett Packard). Mainak has extensive experience in managing Corporation Tax compliance function, including preparation and filing of Corporation Tax Returns, R&D Tax Credits, Patent Box Reliefs and Capital Allowances in large organisations.