Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Dave Todaro

Dave Todaro

Dave Todaro is a software visionary, entrepreneur, and agile project management expert. Even from an early age, Dave had a knack for technology. At age 11, he wrote his first program. At age 13, he shipped his first worldwide-distributed product. And at 15, he started his first software company. Since then, he and his teams have designed and built award-winning products across a wide range of industries.

Dave has taught agile software development techniques to thousands of people around the world and regularly advises companies on a wide range of product strategy, project management, software engineering, and DevOps topics. He has appeared as a guest lecturer at institutions such as the University of New Hampshire and Boston College, and is a Master Instructor at Caltech.

Dave is the author of the bestselling book, The Epic Guide to Agile. His book has been adopted as an internal reference for multinational corporations and as a text for university classes.

Dave Todaro is a software visionary, entrepreneur, and agile project management expert. Even from an early age, Dave had a knack for technology. At age 11, he wrote his first program. At age 13, he shipped his first worldwide-distributed product. And... Show more

Allen Jellas

Allen Jellas

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019.
I’m an Agile Leadership Guide providing education for leadership and organizational development and growth. I’m an Accredited IC Agile instructor, providing Enterprise Agility Coaching and Coaching Agile Transition classes.
I’m a Certified Enterprise and Systemic Agile Coach providing guidance and coaching for the leaders while making awareness about the importance of the whole system, we are part of. I hold different certifications from IC Agile (ICP-CAT, ICP-ENT ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICP-SYS), Agile Change Leadership Institute and Scrum Alliance (CAL 1, CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM)
I'm a regular speaker at conferences such as. Global Agile Reflect, Online Scrum Master Summit, Online Product Tech Summit, Scrum Day Europe, Scrum Day London, Agile Calgary, Product Leadership Europe, XP Benelux, Agile Africa and Agile Prague.

I’m an owner of the Attitude Partnership a company providing Education, Coaching, and Consultancy when required.

I’m developing my own coaching models, called V.A.L.U.E. and B.A.L.A.N.C.E.
When I’m not working, I’m experimenting with the food, biking around Copenhagen, and exploring the world.
Follow me on LinkedIn, or Email Allen – allen@attitudepartnership.com

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019. I’m an Agile Leadership Gui... Show more

Antonio Gallego Castillo

Antonio Gallego Castillo

Antonio Gallego es Agile Coach, Consultor de Transformación, Experto en OKRs y Facilitador del Cambio para la transformación organizacional.

Ingeniero Industrial por el ICAI, PDD en IESE y Master en Dirección de Transformación Digital, con trayectoria en Dirección y Operaciones y una amplia formación y experiencia humanista para el desarrollo personal y profesional de los líderes y equipos en las Organizaciones.

Facilita formación e implementación de proyectos de transformación en las organizaciones, acompañándolas en su desarrollo e integración. Impulsa su Gestión del Cambio hacia nuevas formas de liderazgo y auto-organizacion más flexibles frente a la incertidumbre y cambio constante de los mercados y necesidades de los clientes.

Antonio aplica un enfoque integral que combina el marco Agile con el desarrollo de las personas que conforman la organización. Alineando la transformación del mindset, liderazgo, habilidades y comportamientos adecuados para una evolución hacia una empresa que aporte valor en todas sus facetas.

Antonio Gallego es Agile Coach, Consultor de Transformación, Experto en OKRs y Facilitador del Cambio para la transformación organizacional. Ingeniero Industrial por el ICAI, PDD en IESE y Master en Dirección de Transformación Digital, con trayec... Show more

Steven Judd

Steven Judd

Steven Judd is a 30+ year IT Pro and most recently an [Infrastructure Engineer at Tenstreet LLC.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjudd/).
His previous recent experience includes Enterprise Email Administrator, Digital Security Analyst, and Cloud and DevOps Advisor for cloud-focused solutions and infrastructure.
He has been using PowerShell since 2010 and co-developed a custom training program for PowerShell.
Most recently, he was a Senior Editor for the [Modern IT Automation with PowerShell](https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell) book.
He is also a co-author and co-editor of the [PowerShell Conference Book 3](https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Conference-Book-3/dp/B08MGR749H/ref=sr_1_5)
He loves to help people learn and recognize the value of automation.
He spends his free time learning more about PowerShell, digital security, and cloud technologies, along with creating and telling [Dad jokes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZZM6i8AE1Y).
You can find him hanging out on the [PowerShell Discord Server](https://aka.ms/psdiscord), running marathons, cycling and mountain biking, playing the cello, plus a handful of other hobbies he can't seem to quit.
Please follow him on Twitter, [@stevenjudd](https://twitter.com/stevenjudd/), read his [blog](https://blog.stevenjudd.com/), and review, use, and improve his code on [Github](https://github.com/stevenjudd).

Steven Judd is a 30+ year IT Pro and most recently an [Infrastructure Engineer at Tenstreet LLC.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjudd/). His previous recent experience includes Enterprise Email Administrator, Digital Security Analyst, and Cloud a... Show more

Dora Boussias

Dora Boussias

Dora Boussias is an award-winning thought leader and global keynote speaker with nearly 30 years of senior leadership experience at top companies like GE, Stryker, and Prudential. Renowned for her authenticity, practical expertise, and results-driven coaching, she helps leaders design and align on impactful data and AI strategies while empowering women and growth-driven professionals in data & tech to achieve bold career success with tailored tools and strategies. Her dynamic talks on data and AI, transformative leadership, and career growth empower audiences to take action and achieve success with confidence and speed.

Drawing on her personal journey from a 17-year-old immigrant with limited English to a corporate executive, Dora’s expertise spans Financial Services, Insurance, Retail, Education, and Healthcare/MedTech. Honored with several industry accolades, including Global Data Power Women and AI100 Leaders, she serves on multiple boards and has been featured in leading publications, in NYC Times Square, and on over 30 podcasts.

Since pivoting out of corporate, Dora’s mission is to empower women in tech, data leaders, and growth-driven professionals to unlock their fullest potential, equipping and teaching them proven, tailored tools and strategies that accelerate their career success and drive strategic impact with clarity, purpose, and bold confidence.

(Please check https://doraboussias.com for a comprehensive list of events, podcasts, and other resources)

Dora Boussias is an award-winning thought leader and global keynote speaker with nearly 30 years of senior leadership experience at top companies like GE, Stryker, and Prudential. Renowned for her authenticity, practical expertise, and results-driven... Show more

Ewelina Kurasz

Ewelina Kurasz

Senior Business-Systems Analyst & Product Owner. In love with IT. Fascinated by the process of coding. Speaker at international conferences. I truly believe that communication matters.
When I'm not at work, you can find me at IT conferences, meetup’s, volunteering somewhere, or spot me when enjoying nature in the middle of mountains or forests.
I'm usually the one, who will challenge your idea to make it bulletproof!

Senior Business-Systems Analyst & Product Owner. In love with IT. Fascinated by the process of coding. Speaker at international conferences. I truly believe that communication matters. When I'm not at work, you can find me at IT conferences, meetup... Show more

Limor Mekaiten

Limor Mekaiten

Limor is a Software Team Leader at Hello Heart, a digital health company that provides a personalized platform to help people manage and improve their heart health. Prior to her current role, she worked at different-sized startups with different cultures as both a software developer and a manager. She volunteers in Baot, the largest community for Senior female engineers in Israel in a program dedicated to helping engineers find their next job, and in Plato, where she mentors other managers. In her spare time, she loves dancing, singing, and trying out new hobbies.

Limor is a Software Team Leader at Hello Heart, a digital health company that provides a personalized platform to help people manage and improve their heart health. Prior to her current role, she worked at different-sized startups with different cult... Show more

Karin Anne Davis

Karin Anne Davis

Karin Anne Davis is a leading expert in organizational strategy and the visionary Chief Creativity Strategist behind Pink Pigs Fly. Armed with the knowledge that investing in creativity can lead to up to 20x ROI, she partners with senior leaders to help them infuse creativity into their organizational strategy. Reaching thousands across multiple international venues, her speaking engagements have inspired executive directors, CEOs, and social impact leaders at the most prestigious events. With her extensive background and passion for unleashing creative potential, she can help your organization soar to new heights. Beyond traditional training, and more than consulting, Karin helps take your organization to the next level by shifting mindsets and culture to develop lasting organizational change through creativity and innovation.

Karin Anne Davis is a leading expert in organizational strategy and the visionary Chief Creativity Strategist behind Pink Pigs Fly. Armed with the knowledge that investing in creativity can lead to up to 20x ROI, she partners with senior leaders to h... Show more

Rod Bourn

Rod Bourn

With a passion to improve people and organizations, Rod has worked in organizational development and leadership positions in a variety of industries including manufacturing, services, and higher education.

Rod is the founder and Lead Ninja of Down Set Lead; a strategic consulting group focused on helping organizations grow their business and people through coaching, training and mentoring programs, and leadership retreats. He is also the Project Director for Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program in Baltimore.

Rod’s career started in HR and included progressive positions at London Fog, USF&G Insurance, Renaissance Hotels, and Rite Aid. He then spent 10+ years as the Coordinator of Organizational and Professional Development at Harford Community College, where he designed, coordinated and delivered professional training; planned and facilitated professional conferences; and ran two professional associations: the Susquehanna Professional Association of Nonprofits (SPAN) and the Susquehanna Human Resource Association (SHRA).

In the community Rod serves as a mentor and coach; he is the former President and a current board member of the Ma & Pa Rail Trail Foundation; and in 2008 founded Anna’s Guys, a collection of men who work with abused and sheltered children. He also founded the annual Catch a Pig 5k, having raised over $100k for the local Boys & Girls Clubs.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Towson University, and a Masters of Organizational Development from Johns Hopkins University.

Rod is a native Marylander and enjoys various outdoor activities, traveling and gastronomic pursuits. He now lives in Baltimore and tries to keep pace with his wife Kim, a psychotherapist, and their two kids.

With a passion to improve people and organizations, Rod has worked in organizational development and leadership positions in a variety of industries including manufacturing, services, and higher education. Rod is the founder and Lead Ninja of Dow... Show more

Tim Damen

Tim Damen

I'm a front-end developer from Amsterdam, NL. I am currently working for ABN AMRO. I'm also accessibility lead, leading a guild of 20 FE developers helping everyone create accessible web applications.

Qualifications: 10 years+ as front-end developer, BA in Computer Science, Vue.js certified, CPACC certified.

I'm a front-end developer from Amsterdam, NL. I am currently working for ABN AMRO. I'm also accessibility lead, leading a guild of 20 FE developers helping everyone create accessible web applications. Qualifications: 10 years+ as front-end develop... Show more

Morgan Gautier

Morgan Gautier

ScrumMaster, formateur et consultant agile à Rennes. Mes maitres mots : fun et épanouissement de chacun.

ScrumMaster, formateur et consultant agile à Rennes. Mes maitres mots : fun et épanouissement de chacun. Show more

Tal Uscher

Tal Uscher

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics.

For over 20 years, Tal has been shaping transformations and change processes as a senior leader, consultant, and organizational coach for renowned organizations such as Airbus, Amnesty, Daimler, DKB, EnBW, Tele Columbus, Volkswagen, and Yello.

Tal supports teams in implementing and evolving agile frameworks and assists companies in building agile and fluid organizations. His primary focus is on making transformations participatory, human-centered, and sustainably successful.

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics. For over 20 years, Tal has b... Show more

Anne Gabrillagues

Anne Gabrillagues

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmatic agile methodologies. Drawing on my deep expertise in Scrum, Kanban, ScrumBan, and Lean IT, I empower teams to optimize their workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver value consistently.

My coaching extends beyond teams; I work closely with managers to help them excel in agile environments, guiding them in leadership transitions and fostering an agile mindset. I’m also passionate about product management, collaborating with Product Owners to refine roadmaps, enhance backlog management, and align strategic goals.

My technical background in development practices, application architecture, and information security gives me an edge when supporting teams in complex technical environments. It allows me to bridge the gap between agile methodologies and technical excellence, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

As an active speaker and organizer of Agile conferences (Flowcon France, Agile Lean Europ), I’m known for my engaging, no-nonsense approach. I share real-world stories, practical workshops, and actionable insights, aiming to inspire and equip participants with tools they can immediately apply in their own contexts.

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmat... Show more

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

With over 20 years of experience, Richard has navigated diverse environments, from factory floors to Fortune 500 boardrooms. Richard's focus is on helping organizations identify and implement effective business and technical solutions that deliver immediate positive impact by implementing tactical solutions aimed at achieving strategic goals. He is a veteran of 6 startups and one IPO.

With over 20 years of experience, Richard has navigated diverse environments, from factory floors to Fortune 500 boardrooms. Richard's focus is on helping organizations identify and implement effective business and technical solutions that deliver im... Show more

William Moreno

William Moreno

Proud Salvadorean!, numbers driven person, Founder & CEO at the forefront of Tempest for almost two years now, 4 years experience in the Bitcoin business, BDM for crypto platforms, Industrial Engineer, SCM from MIT, ever since I got into the Bitcoin mining business I saw the profitability and scalability of it, and wanted to share that with everyone, ample experience navigating LATAM in search for lowest possible electrical costs to make our company as profitable as can be

On a mission on generating wealth for the masses, through Bitcoin!

Proud Salvadorean!, numbers driven person, Founder & CEO at the forefront of Tempest for almost two years now, 4 years experience in the Bitcoin business, BDM for crypto platforms, Industrial Engineer, SCM from MIT, ever since I got into the Bitcoin ... Show more

Harsh Tambade

Harsh Tambade

I am an accomplished GenAI developer, passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions. With a strong background in IT and a talent for mentoring, I have successfully guided numerous aspiring professionals on their journey to becoming proficient in the field of web development.

As the founder of Elite Forums, a leading industry training and IT company, I am dedicated to providing top-notch educational resources and practical training programs to help individuals excel in the ever-evolving world of technology. Through Elite Forums, I have fostered a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, fostering collaboration and growth.

With 4 years of experience in project development, I have honed my skills in front-end and back-end technologies including JavaScript , Firebase, Python for ML and various frameworks such as React and Next. I possess a strong understanding of UI/UX principles, ensuring visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

Moreover, my expertise extends to server-side programming, database management, and API integration, enabling me to build robust and scalable web applications. I thrive in agile development environments and excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Beyond my technical prowess, I am known for my exceptional mentoring abilities. I find immense fulfillment in guiding aspiring developers, helping them bridge the gap between theory and practice, and instilling in them the confidence to tackle complex challenges. Witnessing their growth and success is truly rewarding.

I am an avid learner and continuously seek opportunities to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies. I am deeply passionate about contributing to the tech community, regularly participating in conferences, workshops, and hackathons, where I actively engage in knowledge sharing and networking.

I am an accomplished GenAI developer, passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions. With a strong background in IT and a talent for mentoring, I have successfully guided numerous aspiring professionals on their journey to bec... Show more

David Odepidan

David Odepidan

I am a seasoned and certified Business Analyst with a distinguished career spanning numerous industries and countries. I have successfully spearheaded complex technical projects and delivered full project lifecycles for diverse system implementations. My passion for enhancing user experiences and optimizing processes through rigorous product research and business analysis has driven my career. I possess a proven track record in digital transformation, requirements engineering, data management, and process improvement across various industries and countries, including the United Kingdom, Turkey, Nigeria, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates. My expertise extends to requirements engineering, business process improvement, SAAS, CRM, ERP systems, and driving organizational change within the retail, finance, education, e-commerce, healthcare, and information technology sectors.
As the Founder of the David Odepidan Business Analysis Community (DOBAC), a non-profit organization, I have fostered a global network of business analysis professionals. Our community comprises members from Canada, Ireland, Malawi, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United States, and other countries.
In addition to my community leadership, I have served as a peer reviewer for the IIBA Head Office.

He is a full member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), a Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) The Chartered Institute for IT, and He is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

I am a seasoned and certified Business Analyst with a distinguished career spanning numerous industries and countries. I have successfully spearheaded complex technical projects and delivered full project lifecycles for diverse system implementations... Show more

Romia Pritchett

Romia Pritchett

**Romia Pritchett** is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in management and ownership. As the owner of **RC Auto Detail & Carpet Cleaning**, Romia has successfully expanded the business, opening a second location in Fort Collins in 2017. Under his leadership, the company continues to provide top-tier services, including auto detailing, carpet cleaning, and more, while maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Throughout his career, Romia has excelled in motivating and training teams to perform at their highest potential. He leverages his skills in business management, marketing, and networking to grow his company while mentoring others in the art of leadership and business success. His experience as a **Director Consultant** for Business Networking International (BNI) further underscores his passion for helping business owners develop strong, trust-based networks that lead to sustainable growth.

Romia's dedication to community service is reflected in his long-standing volunteer work with organizations like the Weld Food Bank and High Plains Chautauqua. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the local business community, receiving the **BizWest 40 Under 40** honor in 2017 and the **Rotarian of the Year** award in 2014.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Romia is working toward building a fully self-sustaining business, driven by his belief in continuous growth and personal development. As a speaker, he shares his journey of leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact, inspiring audiences to achieve their own goals with passion and purpose.

**Romia Pritchett** is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in management and ownership. As the owner of **RC Auto Detail & Carpet Cleaning**, Romia has successfully expanded the business, opening a second... Show more

Shweta Sharma

Shweta Sharma

Shweta is a highly skilled software professional with almost 12 years of experience in various technologies. She is a mentor and engineering lead at Intuit. She is a core member of Tech Women @Intuit and strongly advocates for women in Tech and believes in giving back to the community. Shweta is an active speaker who has presented at multiple forums, including GHC 2022, WomenInTech 2022 & 2023, Women Who Code San Diego and other events.

Shweta is a highly skilled software professional with almost 12 years of experience in various technologies. She is a mentor and engineering lead at Intuit. She is a core member of Tech Women @Intuit and strongly advocates for women in Tech and belie... Show more

Ciaran McGuigan

Ciaran McGuigan

Entrepreneur, Author of 'Interruption Selling'; 'The World's Best Sales Tips', and 'Impact Negotiating'. Expert in New Business Development Strategies and Tactics. Conference Speaker and Motivational Trainer. Ciaran McGuigan is one of the country's most experienced executives in transforming sales teams and their results. His innovative and engaging seminars help executives of all levels achieve the goals they are seeking.

Owner and director of several sales related businesses based in Sydney Australia, Ciaran employs over 30 sales professionals working across the APAC region.

Entrepreneur, Author of 'Interruption Selling'; 'The World's Best Sales Tips', and 'Impact Negotiating'. Expert in New Business Development Strategies and Tactics. Conference Speaker and Motivational Trainer. Ciaran McGuigan is one of the country's m... Show more

Ruth Cheesley

Ruth Cheesley

Ruth is an Open Source advocate with over 18 years of experience using and contributing to many different projects.

Having served on the Community Leadership Team of the Joomla! project and built a full-service digital agency, she now works as Project Lead for Mautic, supporting the community who build and maintain the world’s first Open Source Marketing Automation platform.

Ruth is a lover of cats, a keen runner and is based in the East of England.

Ruth is an Open Source advocate with over 18 years of experience using and contributing to many different projects. Having served on the Community Leadership Team of the Joomla! project and built a full-service digital agency, she now works as Pro... Show more

Filip Hendrickx

Filip Hendrickx

Filip loves connecting business analysis, business architecture and innovation. He mixes them in his work as a global speaker, author, trainer, coach, conference organiser, IIBA® Brussels Chapter President and VUB Visiting Professor.

As co-founder of the BA & Beyond Conference and IIBA Brussels Chapter president, Filip is a driving force in fostering the BA profession and community. Filip’s dedication was recognised with the 2022 and 2024 IIBA® EMEA Region Volunteer of the Year Award.

Together with Ian Richards, Filip is the author of Brainy Glue, a business novel on business analysis, innovation and change. Filip is also co-author of the BCS book Digital Product Management and of Cycles, a book, method and toolkit enabling faster innovation.

As he loves to connect, you can contact Filip on LinkedIn at any time.

Filip loves connecting business analysis, business architecture and innovation. He mixes them in his work as a global speaker, author, trainer, coach, conference organiser, IIBA® Brussels Chapter President and VUB Visiting Professor. As co-founder... Show more

Pascal Tran

Pascal Tran

Je possède une expérience de 22 ans dans le développement logiciel Agile et DevOps, dont 8 années en tant que Coach Agile depuis 2016.

Mon expertise variée m'a permis d'intervenir dans divers domaines technologiques et contextes agiles.

Aujourd’hui, j'accompagne les organisations et les équipes dans leurs transformations en apportant mon dynamisme, mon réalisme, ma vision stratégique et mon savoir-faire.

Je se défini comme “Humaniste / Progressiste”. Je suis convaincu que le progrès social et humain est possible grâce aux avancées scientifiques, technologiques, économiques et démocratiques.

Je soutiens l’innovation, la créativité, l’éducation et la culture comme moyens d’émancipation individuelle et collective.

Je mets en œuvre ces valeurs dans ma pratique du coaching, en respectant la diversité, l’autonomie et la créativité de mes clients. Je les aide à prendre conscience de leurs forces, de leurs freins et de leurs opportunités, à définir leurs priorités, à élaborer des plans d’action et à les mettre en œuvre. Je les accompagne dans l’amélioration de leurs performances, de leur bien-être et de leur épanouissement professionnel.

Je possède une expérience de 22 ans dans le développement logiciel Agile et DevOps, dont 8 années en tant que Coach Agile depuis 2016. Mon expertise variée m'a permis d'intervenir dans divers domaines technologiques et contextes agiles. Aujour... Show more

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design, and certifications in User Experience.

She is the CEO of Command Z Studio and the Command Z podcast, where she explores trends and challenges in design. Additionally, she produces other design-focused podcasts, including Design Tracks from Design Matters and If U Seek from the company Useberry. She is also the CTO and Co-Founder of Yestoday, an innovative software that blends creativity and functionality for entrepreneurs and creatives, ensuring that technology transforms ideas into tangible realities.

With over a decade of experience, Layshi has worked on international projects and has been a speaker at prestigious events such as Design Matters, South by Southwest, Interaction Foundation, and the 2020 Ibero-American Biennial, where she was a finalist. She has created educational materials used in more than 16 countries and has spoken at over 30 international conferences. Her commitment is to make every digital experience accessible and effective, changing the world one pixel at a time.

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a... Show more

Erik de Bos

Erik de Bos

I started life as an ecologist, but found better employment opportunities as a programmer… and soon started wondering why work often is so painful. Until I discovered Agile.

For me, Agile is the next step in the evolution of how we organise ourselves and how we embrace learning. With Agile we are catalysing major social change starting at the one place where we spend most of our time - our work.

I am an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, writer, speaker and editor. I work at Scrum Facilitators, where we are committed to contributing to this social change by helping everyone to understand and adopt Agile.

I started life as an ecologist, but found better employment opportunities as a programmer… and soon started wondering why work often is so painful. Until I discovered Agile. For me, Agile is the next step in the evolution of how we organise oursel... Show more

Coaracy Junior

Coaracy Junior

Meu objetivo é ajudar todas as partes interessadas no resultado da organização a alcançarem seus objetivos através de um ecossistema colaborativo, onde atos de liderança de todos os envolvidos levam a prosperidade e perenidade do negócio.

Com mais de 30 anos de experiência em gestão, sou especialista em processos de mudanças e evolução de estruturas de gestão de equipes com foco em resultados de negócio. Tenho uma sólida vivência em gerenciamento de projetos, mapeamento de cadeia de valor, consultoria para novos métodos e frameworks, mentoria para lideranças ou equipes e treinamentos corporativos. Contribuo para uma visão integrada entre os processos e objetivos estratégicos, utilizando conhecimentos que envolvem Lean, Business Agility, Ambidestria Organizacional, Gestão Enxuta de Portfólio, Método Kanban, Agilidade, Matemática, Psicologia, Sociologia, entre outros.

Meu objetivo é ajudar todas as partes interessadas no resultado da organização a alcançarem seus objetivos através de um ecossistema colaborativo, onde atos de liderança de todos os envolvidos levam a prosperidade e perenidade do negócio. Com mais... Show more

Sebastian Sieber

Sebastian Sieber

For the past ten years, Sebastian has been a member of the ISV Solutions team at proMX AG. During this time, proMX’s project and resource management tool, proRM Fast Start, has won numerous awards. Sebastian was one of proMX’s liaisons to Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 for Project Service Automation (now: Project Operations) development team, thus gaining exceptionally thorough knowledge of the product almost since its inception first launch/release. He has proven his PSA expertise in several successful implementation projects for proMX's international customers.

For the past ten years, Sebastian has been a member of the ISV Solutions team at proMX AG. During this time, proMX’s project and resource management tool, proRM Fast Start, has won numerous awards. Sebastian was one of proMX’s liaisons to Microsoft’s... Show more

Maria Mentzer

Maria Mentzer

Maria Mentzer is the Chief Marketing Officer of See to Solve LLC, responsible for helping customers implement and sustain a high velocity learning and continuous improvement culture based on See to Solve founder Steve Spears research and methods. Maria is a strategic leader with over 20 years of broad business experience spanning leadership roles in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, sales, marketing, business development, IT, organizational development, DE&I, coaching & mentoring.

She is known for growing people, teams, and organizations to thrive and deliver operational excellence, and for being a passionate champion and driver of continuous improvement culture.

Maria holds an MBA and a S.M. in Civil Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, both degrees as a fellow of MIT’s Leaders for Global Operations Program. She also holds a M.S. in Material Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Florida. Maria was born and grew up outside of Stockholm, Sweden and now resides with her family in northern California.

Maria meets leaders on their continuous improvement journey, working hands on with leaders who want help embedding a culture of continuous improvement in their organizations. She applies a practical proven incremental approach to gradually embed collaborative process improvement, problem solving, and discovery into leaders daily work and their peoples daily work for sustained cultural change.

The methods she uses are based on the work of her MIT professor and See to Solve colleague Steven J. Spear. Together they have honed a proven formula based on facilitating hundreds of hands-on sessions coaching teams and leaders to practice the behaviors and organizational capabilities of high velocity learning organizations until they become part of how they do their daily work.

Maria loves facilitating workshops and brings energy, fun and passion to the room. With decades of experience in coaching and facilitation she empowers organizations to discover and apply a high-velocity learning dynamic in their work and daily operations. Maria has facilitated transformation across a variety of business functions (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, business development, IT).

Maria Mentzer is the Chief Marketing Officer of See to Solve LLC, responsible for helping customers implement and sustain a high velocity learning and continuous improvement culture based on See to Solve founder Steve Spears research and methods. Mar... Show more

Karen Dredske

Karen Dredske

Karen is a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, Microsoft Teams Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Professional certified on SharePoint, and SCRUM Certified Product Owner. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked and consulted for companies like Sage Therapeutics, AmerCareRoyal, Booz Allen Hamilton, Protiviti, and is a Senior Solution Architect at Core BTS.

Karen is a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, Microsoft Teams Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Professional certified on SharePoint, and SCRUM Certified Product Owner. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked and consulted f... Show more

Laetitia Aegerter-Cuello

Laetitia Aegerter-Cuello

Laetitia, a passionate advocate for human-centric approaches and Agile practices, leverages her HR background to guide management in navigating organizational transformations. Her guidance facilitates decision-making processes and drives change management strategies. Laetitia's empathetic approach and effective communication style cultivate trust and collaboration, positively influencing the organization’s workplace culture. As a Certified Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master, she takes the lead in implementing of this hybrid framework, empowering teams to excel in a dynamic environment.

Laetitia, a passionate advocate for human-centric approaches and Agile practices, leverages her HR background to guide management in navigating organizational transformations. Her guidance facilitates decision-making processes and drives change manag... Show more

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