Shahana Amanshah is a seasoned IT professional with over 18 years of extensive experience in software project management, specializing in Agile methodologies. Currently serving as the Portfolio Scrum Lead, Technical Agile Coach, and Agile Product Delivery Owner at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois,...
Shahana Amanshah is a seasoned IT professional with over 18 years of extensive experience in software project management, specializing in Agile methodologies. Currently serving as the Portfolio Scrum Lead, Technical Agile Coach, and Agile Product Delivery Owner at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, Shahana plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's digital transformation initiatives. Her expertise lies in leading and managing complex projects across application development, infrastructure implementations, and systems integration, utilizing frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, and SAFe.
In her current role, Shahana is instrumental in coaching scrum masters and agile teams, guiding them through their unique journeys toward achieving excellence in agile practices. She adeptly identifies and communicates high-level functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring that teams are aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Her proficiency in business analysis, data analysis, and requirements gathering allows her to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Shahana's key projects include the successful implementation of agile frameworks that have significantly improved project delivery timelines and enhanced team productivity. Her strong background in Microsoft SQL Server and software development further complements her ability to oversee the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from product design and implementation to user acceptance testing and production deployments. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for empowering teams, Shahana Amanshah exemplifies leadership in the evolving landscape of IT and agile product delivery.
