Max Reele is the Director of Delivery at Rise8. Having been a digital transformation leader in the public sector for many years, his primary experience is in managing advanced technology programs to meet operational mission needs. During a twenty-year Air Force career, he was formerly the Service Lead at Defense Innovation Unit and Deputy Commander at the USAF’s Kessel Run software delivery organization.
Newest · 2025
A Nose for Elevating New Technology Leaders
This paper addresses one of the most critical challenges facing technology organizations today: identifying and developing the next generation of leaders who can navigate an increasingly AI-driven landscape.
Free · Creative Commons
In the library · 2
Track record
Publications, talks, and the roles they came out of — one thread, newest first.
TalkEnabling Everyone to be Builders with AI
Guidance paperA Nose for Elevating New Technology Leaders
RoleVP of Delivery
Guidance paperDevOps Enablement with GenAI
RoleDeployment Strategist (SkillBridge)
TalkSteering Towards an Outcome - Sense & Respond
RoleReplicator Program Systems Architect / Air Force Lead
RoleMateriel Leader / Interim Commander / Deputy Commander
RoleCo-founder & Chief of Operations
RolePlatform & Infrastructure Product Owner / Delivery Manager
RolePortfolio Account Manager (PEM), SAF/AQ
RoleProgram & Project Manager
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