Christopher Willis
About Christopher Willis
Christopher Willis is a Project Manager at ThoughtWorks in London, England, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in managing digital transformation projects for UK government departments and expertise in cloud migration and agile coaching.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Christopher Willis has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Project Manager since 2020. In this role, he has been involved in delivering capital projects for the Ministry of Defence, where he manages contracted suppliers and industry partners. His work focuses on implementing agile methodologies to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Christopher studied at the University of the West of England, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 2006 to 2009. He also attended West Kent College, achieving A-Levels in English Literature, English Language, History, Psychology, and Biology from 2002 to 2006. He possesses expertise in cloud migration and agile coaching, and holds an Advanced Certificate in Negotiation Skills along with a certificate in Procurement & Supply (CIPS Level 3).
Background
Prior to his current role, Christopher worked in various positions that contributed to his project management skills. He served as a Shift Supervisor at Starbucks for 11 months in 2011-2012, and as an M & E Supervisor at Thistle Hotels for 8 months in 2006-2007. He was a Digital and Technology Fast Streamer in the Civil Service from 2016 to 2018, where he worked on digital transformation projects across UK government departments, including the Home Office and Department for Education.
Achievements in Agile Coaching
Christopher has organized the Scrum Master and Delivery Manager Meet Up group in Bristol, which has grown to over 250 members. His focus on challenging the status quo has been instrumental in instilling an agile culture within financial sector organizations. He acts as a systems coach and transformation advocate, assisting clients in unlocking their organizational potential.
Previous Experience
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Christopher worked as a Scrum Master at Hargreaves Lansdown from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he applied agile principles to improve team performance and project outcomes. His diverse experience across different sectors has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management and agile methodologies.