

Ivan Milanov
Engineering Leader — building better teams through Agile, Engineering Leadership & Digital Transformation.
Berlin, Germany
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Ivan is an Engineering Manager, holding a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and IT Management, Microsoft Certified Professional, Scrum Evangelist, Stoic Thinker, and creator of the 3S Method — a practical blend of Scrum, Stoicism, and Systems Thinking.
With 15+ years in software development, including 6+ in leadership, he has worked internationally across Benelux, Scandinavia, the USA, DACH, and Spain. His experience spans hands-on engineering, Agile leadership, people management, and guiding organizations through complex change.
In his role as an Engineering Manager, Ivan thrives at the intersection of technology, people, and resilient leadership. He is passionate about complex projects, AI, asynchronous collaboration, and building strong teams grounded in feedback culture and continuous improvement.
His 3S Method helps teams simplify complexity, make better decisions, and stay focused and calm under pressure.
Outside of work, Ivan enjoys guitar music 🎸, basketball 🏀, road trips 🚐, AI, and a slight note-taking obsession.
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." – Aristotle
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The Art of Agile: Applying Stoicism to Scrum Leadership
How do Agile teams thrive in the face of constant change, tight deadlines, and unexpected obstacles? Scrum provides structure, but it’s often our mindset that determines success. Enter Stoicism, an ancient philosophy that offers timeless tools for resilience, clarity, and focus—essential traits for anyone navigating the complexities of modern software development.
In this talk, we’ll explore how Stoic principles like amor fati (embracing challenges as opportunities), dichotomy of control (focusing on what we can influence), and apatheia (maintaining emotional balance) can transform how teams approach work in a Scrum framework.
By blending the pragmatism of Stoicism with the adaptability of Scrum, we’ll uncover actionable strategies for:
Leading teams through uncertainty with calm and confidence
Building trust and focus in Agile environments
Responding constructively to setbacks and failures
This session is for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile team members looking to enhance their practices, foster resilience, and create sustainable team success.
Join me to discover how ancient wisdom can help us meet today’s challenges—and turn them into opportunities for growth.
Scrum, Stoicism, and Systems Thinking: Finding Order in Complexity
How do we navigate complexity and find clarity in challenging projects? This session dives into the synergy between Scrum, Stoicism, and Systems Thinking to uncover a framework for overcoming obstacles and driving success in Business Central implementations. Explore how Stoic virtues like wisdom and discipline align with Scrum principles such as adaptability and focus. Learn how Systems Thinking helps manage interconnected processes and dependencies in ERP systems. By blending philosophy, agile practices, and technical expertise, this session offers actionable insights to bring order to even the most complex projects.
Crash into Agile with Ivan & Sarah
Agile and Lean Six Sigma are often treated as separate worlds — one focused on speed, the other on process stability and precision. In reality, both share a common goal: continuous improvement and delivering tangible business value.
Let’s discover how Agile brings adaptability and feedback loops, while Lean Six Sigma contributes to structured problem-solving, waste reduction, and data-driven decisions. Together, they form a powerful foundation for resilient, high-performing teams no matter the industry or project.
In this session, we provide an overview of each methodology and showcase how each can be used to your advantage in different scenarios. You’ll learn what DMAIC stands for, as well as what it can really mean to technical and business teams through real world use cases. We’ll combine our perspectives — Lean Six Sigma and Agile — to explore how both approaches can work together to create stronger teams, smarter processes, and better technical and business outcomes.
This session is co-presented Sarah F. Wimberley: https://sessionize.com/sarahfwimberley
Lean into Agile with Ivan & Sarah
Build on your foundational knowledge of Agile and Lean Six Sigma with a deeper dive. We’ll focus on how these two methodologies build upon and play off of each other to your advantage in different scenarios and real world use cases through a ‘Who Wore it Better?’ Exercise. We’ll combine our perspectives — Lean Six Sigma and Agile — to explore how both approaches can work together to create stronger teams, smarter processes, and better technical and business outcomes.
In this session, we provide a comparative, side-by-side analysis of Agile and Lean Six Sigma highlighting how to identify strategic opportunities where one or both could support high-performing teams across industries and projects, in more ways than just collecting lessons learned. Through meaningful case studies and specific mention on DMAIC exercises, we’ll discuss real-world examples of success and the long-term solutions created for short-term problems.
This session is co-presented Sarah F. Wimberley: https://sessionize.com/sarahfwimberley

Ivan Milanov
Engineering Leader — building better teams through Agile, Engineering Leadership & Digital Transformation.
Berlin, Germany
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