Chris De Shane
About Chris De Shane
Chris De Shane is an Agile Lead at Vena Solutions with extensive experience in agile transformation and project management across several financial institutions in Canada. He has held various roles at CIBC and Bank of Montreal, contributing to organizational change and team development.
Current Role at Vena Solutions
Chris De Shane serves as the Agile Lead at Vena Solutions, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on fostering environments that enable teams to thrive and transform ideas into impactful realities. His leadership in agile methodologies aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Prior to his current role, Chris De Shane worked at CIBC in various capacities. He served as the Director of Agile Transformation from 2016 to 2020, where he played a key role in driving agile practices across the organization. Earlier, he was a Senior Project Manager from 2012 to 2016, contributing to project delivery and management.
Experience at Bank of Montreal
Chris De Shane has extensive experience at the Bank of Montreal, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Process & Change Manager in AML Operations from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he served as an Analyst in the Management Control Framework from 2005 to 2007 and as a Program Coordinator from 2007 to 2009. His roles involved process improvement and operational management.
Education and Qualifications
Chris De Shane earned his MBA in Strategy from the Schulich School of Business at York University, studying from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in management and strategic development.
Contributions to Agile Practices
Throughout his career, Chris De Shane has made significant contributions to agile practices. He built a team of agile practitioners to support organizational transformation and implemented measurements for agile and quality to enhance delivery capabilities. His focus has been on creating effective environments for teams to succeed.