Rashid Akhter
About Rashid Akhter
Rashid Akhter is a Director and Agile Coach currently working at UBS in Weehawken, New Jersey. He has extensive experience in Agile methodologies, having previously held positions at Wells Fargo, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Cigna, and other organizations.
Work at UBS
Rashid Akhter has been serving as a Director and Agile Coach at UBS since 2022. His role involves leading Agile initiatives and coaching teams to enhance their performance and delivery. He operates in a hybrid work environment from Weehawken, New Jersey. In this position, he focuses on implementing Agile methodologies to facilitate organizational transformation and improve project outcomes.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo
Prior to his current role, Rashid Akhter worked at Wells Fargo as an Agile Team Coach for 10 months in 2021 and 2022. Based in Summit, New Jersey, he contributed to Agile practices within the organization, helping teams adopt Agile frameworks and improve their workflows in a hybrid setting.
Experience at Cigna
Rashid Akhter worked at Cigna as an Agile Coach from 2013 to 2021. During his eight years in this role, he focused on coaching teams and enhancing Agile practices within the organization. His work involved developing tailored training materials and facilitating workshops to meet the diverse needs of teams.
Education and Expertise
Rashid Akhter holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Lahore University of Management Sciences, which he completed from 1999 to 2000. He also earned a Master of Science in Physics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in Agile methodologies and project management.
Coaching and Training Contributions
Rashid Akhter has led various initiatives aimed at enhancing Agile practices across organizations. He has coached Product Owners in optimizing requirements and refining work processes. Additionally, he has conducted 'Lean Coffee' style Agile talks and developed comprehensive training materials tailored to different team needs, ensuring effective learning and application of Agile principles.