Sheldon D'souza
About Sheldon D'souza
Sheldon D'souza is a Senior Agile Professional and Vice President of Engineering at Chase, with extensive experience in agile methodologies and project management. He has held various roles in notable companies, including PJM Interconnection and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and has a strong background in cybersecurity and identity management.
Work at Chase
Currently, Sheldon D'souza holds the position of Sr Agile Professional - VP Engineering at Chase, where he has been employed since 2016. In this role, he focuses on enhancing agile methodologies and practices within the organization. His extensive experience in agile frameworks contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering teams. D'souza's work involves utilizing advanced agile tooling and customization to improve adoption rates across departments.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Sheldon D'souza previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Agile Scrum Master from 2014 to 2015. During this year-long tenure in Jersey City, NJ, he was involved in projects utilizing Adobe CQ. His role required him to facilitate agile processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sheldon D'souza studied at the University of Mumbai, where he earned a Diploma in Industrial Electronics from 1994 to 1997. He furthered his education at Western Governors University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from 2017 to 2019. D'souza has expertise in agile techniques, including story mapping and specification by example, which enhance product domain understanding. His background also includes strong knowledge in identity management, particularly in authentication and authorization.
Background in Project Management
D'souza has a significant background in project management, having worked at Mphasis, an HP Company, for 14 years from 1999 to 2013. He served as a Sr Project Manager, where he managed multi-million dollar projects and was responsible for P&L and business development. His experience includes critical technology system delivery for clients in various sectors, including pharmaceutical, airline, and banking, across the US, APAC, and Europe.
Skills in Agile Methodologies
Sheldon D'souza specializes in agile methodologies and has a strong focus on mobile cryptography and mobile strategy. He identifies and resolves process issues to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness. His experience includes facilitating agile practices and utilizing advanced agile tooling to support teams in their agile adoption journey.