Chris Johnston
Senior Scrum Master Ai Champion @Hudl
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Scrum Master Ai Champion @Hudl
Applied Machine Learning & AI Champion | May 2025 - presentLeading delivery for three high-impact squads focused on Computer Vision tracking models that transform raw camera footage into automated physical metrics. Simultaneously driving AI integration across the broader Scrum Chapter.Key Achievements:AI Leadership & Strategy: Appointed as sole AI Champion for the Scrum Chapter, spearheading the integration of generative AI into delivery workflows and upskilling peers on AI-assisted project management. I am responsible for defining the \"AI Delivery Playbook,\" mentoring peers on agentic workflows, and architecting automated governance tools.Autonomous Agent Research: Selected for an Advanced Development project outside of AML experimenting with fully autonomous agentic workflows, pushing the boundaries of engineering productivity and redefining the SDLC.Cross-Functional Delivery: Streamlining complex ML lifecycles, ensuring seamless coordination between data scientists and engineers to improve model deployment velocity.Platform | Jan 2023 - May 2025Managed delivery for four squads within the Platform organization, focusing on foundational infrastructure, developer experience, and site reliability.Key Achievements:Predictability & Governance: Established a Quarterly Delivery Health Check framework adopted across the Platform org, providing directors with transparent metrics across Engineering, Quality, and Delivery performance.Organisational Transformation: Transitioned squads from \"Low Autonomy/Mixed Alignment\" to \"High Autonomy/High Alignment\" by empowering teams to build, own, and defend their own strategic roadmaps.Complex Technical Delivery: Orchestrated the successful execution of high-scale infrastructure projects. Systemic Improvement: Introduced structured delivery cycles focusing on Outcomes over Outputs which resulted in a significant increase in quarterly delivery \'Hits\' and stakeholder trust.
EDUCATION
Queen's University Belfast
Business Information Technology, Business & IT
ABOUT CHRIS JOHNSTON
I’m a delivery leader with a passion for building high-performing, empowered teams that consistently deliver value. With a background spanning agile coaching, strategic delivery, and agile leadership, I bring a calm, outcome focused mindset to complex challenges.Currently working across cross-functional squads, focusing on Machine Learning and AI, I specialise in unlocking team potential through clarity, trust, and continuous improvement. I thrive at the intersection of people, process, and performance - whether it’s scaling agile practices, coaching squads towards autonomy, or helping organisations align delivery with strategic impact.My experience includes: • Leading engineering squads in fast-paced environments • Driving cultural and operational transformation through agile frameworks • Coaching teams through high-stakes delivery and change
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