Umer S.
About Umer S.
Umer S. serves as the Vice President and Agility Lead at Chase, bringing extensive experience in agile methodologies and team coaching. He has held various roles in organizations such as Cleo, PayPal, and Thames Water, and holds an MSc in Marketing & International Management from Henley Business School.
Current Role at Chase
Umer S. serves as the Vice President - Agility Lead at Chase, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for implementing agile methodologies and practices within the organization. His focus includes driving agility strategies and enhancing team performance through professional facilitation and coaching. Umer's expertise in systems thinking and servant leadership supports teams in achieving high performance.
Previous Experience in Agile Coaching
Prior to his current role, Umer S. worked as an Agile Coach at Cleo from 2022 to 2023. He also held positions as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master at Travelex from 2018 to 2020, and at ITV from 2016 to 2018. His experience includes facilitating Quarterly PI Planning and OKRs, which are essential for driving agile strategies across organizations. Umer has a proven track record of enhancing team dynamics and productivity.
Work History at Thames Water and JUST EAT
Umer S. briefly worked as an Agile Delivery Lead at Thames Water for three months in 2020. He also served as an Agile Delivery Manager at JUST EAT for five months in the same year. These roles contributed to his understanding of agile frameworks and their application in diverse environments, further solidifying his expertise in agile delivery.
Education and Expertise
Umer S. holds a Master of Science in Marketing & International Management from Henley Business School, where he studied from 2007 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in eCommerce & Electrical Engineering from Queen Mary University of London, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in agile methodologies and team facilitation.
Skills and Contributions
Umer S. brings a range of skills to his roles, including professional facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution. He focuses on continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing waste and increasing productivity within teams. Umer has expertise in creating bespoke Jira requests tailored to project teams, which enhances progress reporting and sprint dashboards, contributing to overall project success.