Khaled Hassan

Principal Consultant and Trainer
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Professional Overview

Khaled Hassan is an accomplished Agile expert with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and process improvement initiatives across various industries. As a Principal Consultant and Trainer, he leverages his deep expertise in Agile methodologies to help organizations enhance their software delivery capabilities and unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Principal Consultant and Trainer, Front Porch Agility (2024-04-01 to Present)

• Providing strategic advisory and hands-on training services to help clients fully adopt and optimize Agile practices

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement tailored Agile frameworks and overcome organizational challenges

• Designing and delivering customized training programs to upskill employees on Agile principles, tools, and techniques

Manager, Software Agility, solutions by stc (2022-08-01 to Present)

• Overseeing the successful transition of software development teams to Agile ways of working

• Driving the adoption of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies to boost productivity and product quality

• Mentoring and coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and software engineers to enhance their Agile capabilities

Career Progression

Senior Product Manager, solutions by stc (2019-02-01 to 2022-07-01)

• Managed the full product lifecycle for a suite of enterprise software solutions, leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features and improvements

• Utilized Agile frameworks to streamline the development process, resulting in a 25% increase in product release cadence

Agile Trainer, The Knowledge Academy (2017-10-01 to 2024-07-01)

• Conducted comprehensive training programs on Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Certified over 500 professionals in Agile practices, enabling them to effectively lead and participate in Agile transformations

Program Manager / Agile Coach, DXC Technology (2016-01-01 to 2019-02-01)

• Served as a trusted Agile coach, guiding cross-functional teams through the adoption of Scrum and Lean principles

• Drove the implementation of a scaled Agile framework, resulting in a 35% improvement in project delivery timelines

Academic Background

Khaled holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, where he graduated with distinction. He is a certified Scrum Master, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agilist, and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Areas of Expertise

• Agile Transformation and Change Management

• Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile (SAFe) Implementation

• Agile Training and Coaching

• Product Management and Software Delivery

• Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the successful transition to Agile at a leading telecommunications company, increasing software release frequency by 45% and improving customer satisfaction by 30%

• Designed and delivered a comprehensive Agile training program that upskilled over 300 IT professionals, enabling them to effectively lead and participate in Agile projects

• Served as a trusted Agile advisor to multiple organizations, helping them optimize their software development processes and unlock new levels of innovation

Conclusion

With his exceptional track record of driving Agile transformations and empowering teams, Khaled Hassan is a valuable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its software delivery capabilities and stay competitive in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. His deep expertise, coupled with a passion for Agile principles and a commitment to continuous improvement, make him a trusted partner in unlocking organizational excellence.