Ed Thomas Spc5, Csm, CPO, Pmp
About Ed Thomas Spc5, Csm, CPO, Pmp
Ed Thomas is the Project Management Director at MassMutual with extensive experience in Agile Methodology and Program Management.
Company
Ed Thomas currently serves as the Project Management Director at MassMutual. His role involves leading various project management initiatives and supporting the company's transition to Agile methodologies. He operates in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area.
Previous Roles and Experience
Ed Thomas has accumulated significant experience in project management and agile coaching. Before his current role at MassMutual, he worked at ADPI LLC as an Agile Coach for five months. He was also a Release Train Engineer at Eliassen Group for ten months and previously served as an Agile Coach at MassMutual from 2018 to 2019. At Voya Financial, he worked as an Agile Coach for three years. His career also includes long-term engagements at The Hartford Insurance Group, where he held roles such as Senior IT Project Manager and Specialist over a 12-year period. Further back, he worked as a Consultant at Factorum Inc. and Computer Associates, Inc, and started his career as a Developer at The Hartford and Travelers Insurance.
Education and Expertise
Ed Thomas holds a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Western New England University, completed in 2020. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Minor in History from The George Washington University - School of Business. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience, making him well-versed in both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management and organizational leadership.
Agile Methodology and Program Management
Ed Thomas specializes in Agile Methodology and Program Management. His expertise is particularly strong in enterprise and SAFe release train coaching. He has been instrumental in leading and supporting agile transformations at various organizational levels, focusing on SAFe agile release train launches, scaling support, agile adoption, and education. Currently, he leads the API Delivery Program at MassMutual, facilitating its transition towards an Agile Release Train methodology.
Project Leadership at MassMutual
Since March 2021, Ed Thomas has been pivotal in advancing MassMutual's program towards Agile Release Train methodology. He focuses heavily on supporting Agile teams and ensuring a smooth transition to more efficient project management practices. His leadership in this area underscores his commitment to improving project delivery and organizational agility.