Safe 6 Agilist Tashmia Akhtar

Tashmia Akhtar is a SAFe 6 Agilist and MBA graduate with extensive experience in project and release management across various industries. Currently serving as the Lead Release Manager at PULSE, a Discover Company, since February 2019, Tashmia facilitates the Release Management life-cycle and coordinates work among diverse teams. Previous roles include Sr. Project Management Coordinator at Calpine Energy Solutions, where Tashmia managed complex cloud migration projects, and Project Management Coordinator at Powell, assisting with project documentation. Tashmia's early career includes positions at ABS Nautical Systems, Houston ISD, UnitedHealth Group, and Merril Lynch Inc., where a strong foundation in business analysis and project coordination was established. Tashmia holds an MBA in Project Management from Bellevue University and a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix.