Yohan Paez
About Yohan Paez
Yohan Paez is a Lead Project Manager at ThoughtWorks, with extensive experience in project management and business continuity across various companies in Latin America. He has held multiple roles, including Scrum Master and Area Manager, and has a strong background in Lean methodologies and IT Service Management.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Yohan Paez serves as the Lead Project Manager at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees project management activities, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals and client expectations. His responsibilities include coordinating teams, managing resources, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. His experience in digital transformation projects allows him to effectively scale multiple teams and implement best practices.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Yohan Paez accumulated significant project management experience across various organizations. He worked as a Scrum Master Senior at Globant from 2018 to 2021, where he led agile teams. His tenure at SONDA as Area Manager from 2016 to 2018 involved overseeing operations in Chile. Additionally, he served as Project Manager at Blue Company S.A. for six months in 2016. His background includes roles in business continuity and operational risk management.
Education and Expertise
Yohan Paez studied at Universidad Santa María, where he earned a degree in Ingeniería Industrial from 1996 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in project management and operational risk. He has developed strong skills in implementing Lean methodologies alongside Scrum and Kanban systems, enhancing team efficiency and project delivery.
Background in Business Continuity and Risk Management
Yohan Paez has a background in business continuity and risk management, having worked in various capacities in this field. He was a Business Continuity Consultant at CAF - banco de desarrollo de América Latina from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Business Continuity Coordinator at Bancaribe from 2002 to 2004. His role as an Operational Risk Coordinator at Bancaribe from 2005 to 2006 and as an Operational Risk Consultant at Banesco Banco Universal from 2007 to 2008 further solidified his expertise in managing operational risks.
Facilitation and Management Experience
Since 2018, Yohan Paez has worked as a Facilitator of Management 30 in Santiago, Chile. In this capacity, he facilitates the implementation of management practices and methodologies that enhance organizational performance. His role involves guiding teams in adopting effective management strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.