2021 - 2024
- Guided the Agile transformation of an international team of 30 developers in India into four Scrum teams.
- Achieved significant progress in a short time despite complex remote coordination.
- After the transfer to Asia, initiated a new product in Europe ("Polestar") with a strict MVP delivery deadline (June 2022).
- Introduced a Simplified Scaled Polestar Framework (inspired by SAFe) with short iterations and inspect & adapt cycles.
- Enabled teams to deliver the first release on time with a strong focus on customer value.
- Successfully set up and facilitated PI Plannings with emphasis on roadmap and commercial goals.
- Continuously worked on team maturity, ownership, and mutual independence.
Scrum – DevOps – Scaling - Jira – Confluence – Coaching - SAFe
2019 - 2021
- Scrum Master and coach for two DevOps squads within the “Digital Platform” Tribe.
- Supported teams in growing maturity and autonomy, including defining team purpose and measurable goals.
- Coached Product Owners and Area Lead during organization-wide Agile events (reviews, planning days).
- Played an active role in implementing the “simplify@scale” scaling model.
- Contributed significantly to the transition to feature teams within the “Authorizations” area.
- Supported teams during the COVID lockdown by introducing new tools and working methods based on Inspect & Adapt principles.
Scrum – DevOps – Scaling - Jira – Confluence – Azure DevOps - Coaching – CI/CD
2018
- Successfully launched a Scrum team to deliver a mobile app for an international hypermarket and supermarket organization.
- Used Story Mapping and strict backlog and scope management to meet deadlines.
- Worked in a result-oriented manner from sprint 1 to build client trust.
- Maintained the Scrum framework within the PRINCE2 context of the client project.
- Managed dependencies with other vendors involved in the project.
- The way of working enabled the team to deliver successfully and in line with expectations.
Scrum – Jira – Azure DevOps (VSTS) – Continuous Integration – Continuous Deployment
2017
- Scrum Master for two feature teams transitioning to DevOps.
- Supported teams in a scaled Agile environment with emphasis on Scrum discipline and increasing team maturity.
- Maintained continuous focus on Inspect & Adapt principles to improve performance inside and outside Scrum events.
- Accelerated team development through coaching interventions and focus on Continuous Delivery Maturity.
Scrum – DevOps – TFS – Coaching - Continuous Integration – Continuous Deployment
2015 - 2017
- Scrum Master for a DevOps team with broad application responsibility in a scaled environment.
- Facilitated continuous improvement via retrospectives and follow-up on improvement actions.
- Worked actively on increasing operational stability and customer satisfaction.
- Made a visible contribution to improved collaboration within and beyond the team.
Scrum - DevOps – Jira - Confluence - ZaiNet/Aligne (Energy Trading & Risk Management platform)
2015
- Scrum Master for both a product team and a project team.
- Embedded Agile mindset in teams and organization, with a focus on mature Scrum adoption.
- Facilitated and improved Scrum events; established CI processes.
Scrum – TFS - Sharepoint
2014 - 2015
- Intensively guided a newly formed Scrum team in maturing its use of the Scrum framework.
- Hands-on coaching of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and developers.
- Helped the team embrace Scrum values and grow independently.
- Facilitated retrospectives; contributed to setting up a Continuous Delivery environment.
Scrum – Jira – Confluence – Coaching
2013 - 2014
- Temporary replacement of the Scrum Master for one of three teams.
- Supported Product Owner with vision development and backlog management.
- Facilitated team development through retrospectives and tangible improvement actions.
- Took on a coaching role for Scrum Masters of the other two teams.
Scrum - DevOps – Jira - Confluence - ZaiNet/Aligne (Energy Trading & Risk Management platform)
2013
- Translated user needs into use cases for new web application “IFM Webzoeker.”
- Introduced the organization to Agile software development; successfully implemented Scrum.
- Created a product backlog based on business value and delivered iteratively in 10 sprints.
Scrum – Requirements Engineering - Sharepoint
