Sophia Chung
About Sophia Chung
Sophia Chung is the Director of Agile PMO at Kin Insurance, with extensive experience in Agile project management and a background in leading international teams for major clients. She has held various project management roles at companies such as OnDeck, 3M, and Deloitte Consulting.
Work at Kin Insurance
Sophia Chung currently serves as the Director of Agile PMO at Kin Insurance, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on implementing Agile methodologies to enhance project management processes. Her responsibilities include developing technology programs and policies that align with stakeholder needs and improve overall business performance. Chung's leadership aims to optimize systems and processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Kin Insurance, Sophia Chung held several key positions in project management. She worked at Amount as the Director of Project Management from 2022 to 2023, and prior to that, she was at Linear Financial Technologies in a similar role from 2021 to 2022. Her experience also includes a tenure at OnDeck as a Senior Agile Program Manager from 2019 to 2021, where she managed Agile projects in Arlington, VA. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager at 3M from 2012 to 2015, and as a Solutions Analyst at Eastport Analytics from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Chung earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied IT and Business Marketing from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive experience in Agile project management. Chung has developed expertise in leading international teams and managing projects for major clients, including the Internal Revenue Service and Samsung.
Background in Consulting
Chung began her career in consulting, working at Deloitte Consulting as a Consultant from 2001 to 2003 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This early experience contributed to her understanding of client needs and project dynamics, which she has applied throughout her career in various project management roles across different industries.
Achievements in Agile Project Management
Throughout her career, Sophia Chung has demonstrated a strong capability in Agile project management. She has led international teams to deliver strategic initiatives that improved systems and processes for significant clients. Her role in establishing technical organizations has been pivotal in the design, testing, implementation, and support of large-scale Cloud technology products.