Ahmed Dereaa

Ahmed Dereaa is an experienced Agile Coach with over a decade of expertise in Agile methodologies and project management, leading successful Agile transformations across multiple industries. Since 2014, Ahmed has built a career centered on Agile adoption and transformation, starting as a Project Manager in software houses, where he guided teams in embracing Agile practices to enhance efficiency and delivery. He then transitioned to the telecom industry, contributing to Vodafone Egypt’s Agile transformation, first as a Scrum Master and later as an Agile Coach, where he played a key role in scaling Agile methodologies within the organization. Currently, Ahmed is an Agile Coach at VIDSCOLA DWC, working with Banque Misr’s Data Sector, one of VIDSCOLA’s key clients, to drive Agile transformation and enable the delivery of AI and Data Analytics products using Agile frameworks. With extensive experience in the software, banking, and telecom industries, he has successfully implemented Agile transformations using the Spotify Model, tailoring it to fit different organizational needs. His expertise extends beyond execution to designing tribes and their operational frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing team collaboration. Ahmed is a certified Agile and project management professional, holding credentials in Digital Transformation Strategy from the American University in Cairo, ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), Leading SAFe (5.1) from Scaled Agile, Inc., and the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Additionally, he has earned multiple ICAgile certifications, including ICP, Business Value Analysis (ICP-BVA), and Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF). His expertise in Kanban is demonstrated through his certifications in Kanban System Design (KMP I) and Kanban Management Professional (KMP II) from Kanban University. He is also a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance. Through his role at VIDSCOLA DWC, Ahmed continues to leverage his deep knowledge and passion for Agile by mentoring teams, fostering a growth mindset, and enhancing organizational agility. His strong background in project management and Agile methodologies positions him as an influential leader in driving organizational change, efficiency, and continuous value delivery.