Paul Reed, Pmp, Csp, Spc5
About Paul Reed, Pmp, Csp, Spc5
Paul Reed is a seasoned Agile Leader and Coach, currently serving as VP at City National Bank. With extensive experience in Agile transformation across various industries, he has held significant roles at Cigna, Deloitte, and Ricoh Americas Corporation.
Work at City National Bank
Paul Reed currently serves as the Vice President, Agile Leader and Coach at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2022. He operates out of San Diego, California. In this role, he focuses on implementing agile methodologies to enhance team performance and project delivery.
Previous Experience at Cigna
Before joining City National Bank, Paul Reed worked at Cigna as the International Markets Agile Transformation Lead and Delivery Manager from 2020 to 2022. His role involved leading agile transformation initiatives within international markets while based in California.
Background in Agile Coaching
Paul Reed has extensive experience in agile coaching, having worked at various organizations including Ricoh Americas Corporation, Deloitte, and ThoughtWorks. His roles have included Agile Coach, Trainer, and Program Manager, where he facilitated the adoption of agile practices across teams.
Education and Certifications
Paul Reed holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems and Computer Science from San Diego State University. He is certified to teach several SAFe 5.0 courses, including Lean Portfolio Management and Agile Architecture. Additionally, he possesses a Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Diversity and Inclusion Leadership
In addition to his agile leadership, Paul Reed actively leads diversity and inclusion initiatives as a council leader. He emphasizes the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace culture within his organizations.