Charles Blevins

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Head of Agile | Avaya | SAFe 6.0 SPC, SSM, SASM, RTE, POPM, ICAgile ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF at Avaya

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Charles Blevins serves as the Head of Agile at Avaya, focusing on enterprise agility and people-centered leadership. With a background driving transformations at S&P Global and Travelers, he is described by colleagues as energetic, skilled, and compassionate. He holds numerous SAFe 6. 0 certifications and a degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design.

Based on his professional posts, Charles is a reflective leader who thinks deeply about the human side of work, fostering positive culture, and making a genuine impact. He demonstrates an appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusivity in his online interactions.

He is actively exploring the intersection of Agile and AI, holding recent certifications in "Agile Teams in the Age of AI. "

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

They are not always relationship oriented.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Agility
He has led large-scale Agile transformations, including enabling 52 teams at S&P Global, and now shapes the Agile journey for Avaya.
AI in Agile
His certifications in "Agile Teams in the Age of AI" and building chatbots show a forward-looking interest in applying AI to Agile frameworks.
Team Empowerment
A core tenet of his leadership philosophy is creating environments where teams are empowered to self-organize, grow, and enjoy their work.

Media Appearances

Charles has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Head of Agile | Avaya | SAFe 6.0 SPC, SSM, SASM, RTE, POPM, ICAgile ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF at Avaya
4-2023 - 7-2025
Agile Coach | S&P Dow Jones Indicies | ICAgile ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, SAFe 6.0 SPC, SSM, SASM, RTE, POPM at S&P Global
11-2020 - 4-2023
Director, Agile Coaching | ICAgile ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, SAFe 6.0 SPC, SSM, SASM, RTE, POPM at Travelers
3-2018 - 11-2020
Sr. Scrum Master -Project Manager | ICAgile ICP-ACC, SAFe 5.0 SSM, SASM, RTE, POPM at Travelers
9-2013 - 3-2018
Senior Technology Engineer at Travelers

Education

Associate's degree from The Chubb Institute
Computer Aided Drafting and Design from Starr Technical Institute

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Charles is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Charles

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Charles move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Charles take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

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