Capgemini

Managing Consultant

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Lecturer on the topic of Business Agility for a postgraduate degree.

Lecturer Business Agility

Talon Transformation

Managing and leading various global (Agile) transformation programs for our clients. 

- Implemented strategic OKRs in a government agency with 200,000 employees
- Assessed and improved various SAFe ARTs for multiple clients
- Helped a crypto company scale up from 5 to 15 teams, implemented Agile ways of working and coached leadership.
- Mapped and improved the collaboration between different departments, roles and teams in pharmaceutical clients, impacting 100+ people.
- Assessed the organizational maturity and delivered recommendation of improvement in multinational companies.
- Delivered workshops on Agile ways of working, impact mapping, team collaboration, ...

A.o. Almirall, Hipra, Socios.com, Kapsch, Marrocan ministry of education, Yara, ImaginBank.

Co-Founder & Agile Transformation Lead

Led the Agile Transformation in Caixabank from 4 to ~50 E2E development teams. Systemically scaling up the Agile product organisation, implementation of OKRs and flight levels together with key stakeholders and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

- Aligned the strategy and goals throughout the strategic-, E2E- and operational levels with the introduction of OKRs and organisational Feedback Loops.
- Defined and implemented specific Agile frameworks for different contexts in Caixabank and scaling of the Agile organisation (among others: Portfolio Management, Tribes, Chapters, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
- Helped the business and stakeholders in the process of managing their demands and involving teams in decision-making, Agile Leadership development.
- Set up, and continuous improvement of tribes and product teams through experimentation with best practices; team facilitation, training and coaching of Agile Coaches, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and teams.

Internally UST: Defined and set up the learning and growth paths for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches within the Agile Transformation Practice.

Sr Agile Coach @ Caixabank

Lidl Digital

Responsible for the delivery (SAFe) of SAP S4 HANA and Hybris:
- Coordinated delivery in Scrum teams for the Order to Cash stream in LIDL's new European E-Commerce platform. (Transformation of ways of working, coaching of Scrum Masters, getting the business onboard.)
- Delivered a fulfillment solution as RTE  with 5 product teams.

Delivery Lead Ecommerce / RTE

Agile Coach / Scrum Master working with multiple international, remote, E-Commerce teams.

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Nov 2017 – Apr 2018
Responsible for alignment between departments of the presales process for bids in the Corporate and LE market.

Sep 2016 – Oct 2017
Scrum project manager in large IT projects for various corporate clients of KPN.

Change agent in the Agile Transformation of the company.

Management Trainee | Young Talent Program

Loop - Business Models

Strategy and innovation consultancy for mostly multinationals and start-ups. Leading, and assisting in projects for creating new business models and new product- and service categories through the Design Thinking methodology.

A.o. RACC, CAF, Mocoffee, Aldi Spain

Business Innovation Consultant

Delft University of Technology

Coach and teacher in course Product Design at faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
Guiding students through the process of Design Thinking.

Coach & Teacher Product Design

Let's build effective IT organisations where people love to work!

For 10 years, I have helped organizations to improve (Agile) delivery.

I have led large transformation programs impacting all layers of the organization and up to 50 teams, and ran delivery programs of up to 15 SAFe teams where cross-team coordination is essential. My work involves aligning stakeholders and departments in transformation and delivery efforts.

I have a pragmatic and people-oriented approach, and facilitate change by building bridges between stakeholders and empowering teams to navigate resistance and adopt new practices that stick. My coaching supports personal growth, team maturity, and organizational resilience.

Previous I have worked in different roles like Transformation Lead, RTE and Executive Coach, and I know how to align many teams simultaneously. Also I am experienced in leadership development and have led multiple large delivery programs and Agile transformations.

SAFe Program Consultant and trained Co-Active and ORSC coach.

Anco van der Wurff

Global Women TechLeaders

Ambassador

Country Director Spain

AF - Level up in tech

Tech Lead Trainer:
* Continuously supporting companies to improve performance and helping them develop a healthy culture helping their Tech leads get clarity on their role and the impact it has by training them on the art of building high-performing teams, as I believe the best way to amplify positive change in a team is by having great leaders
* Successfully trained close to 150 Tech Leads on the art of building high-performing teams in the past two years by delivering cohort-based recurrent workshops on topics like psychological safety, building and aligning the team on a technical vision, decision-making as a team, feedback, conflict resolution, and self care
* Increased chances for each Tech Lead workshops participant to apply the learnings in their day-to-day work by supporting them with 1-1 coaching sessions tailored to the individual needs where we deep dive into specific contexts and by offering an extensive resources list on building high-performing teams topic
* Continuously improving the process of training and keeping the material up to date by gathering, thoroughly analysing and adapting to the participant's and stakeholders' feedback  

Tech career coach
* Leveraging my technical, leadership, and coaching abilities to support techies level up in their careers by developing their non-techie skills: preparing for interviews, jumping into leadership, preparing a growth plan and executing it, improving certain skills like conflict resolution, feedback and communication 
* Supporting tech leaders (Tech lead, Engineering manager, Staff Engineers, ..) take control of their time 
* Empowering women in tech: in collaboration with local women in tech communities I am running salary negotiation workshops, mentoring women at the beginning of their tech journey, creating and making accessible content to support women in tech and engaging in public speaking

Career Coach in tech | Tech Lead Trainer

CodeOp

* Developed, implemented, and continually enhanced a comprehensive career coaching strategy at CodeOp that includes personalised guidance in one-on-one coaching sessions, practical job application techniques, interview preparation, workshops and mock interviews empowering students with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the job market successfully
* Consistently evaluating and improving the strategies in place by gathering feedback from students, employers, and industry professionals to identify areas of enhancement and incorporating the latest industry trends, interview techniques, and networking tools into the coaching program, ensuring that students are equipped with the most up-to-date and relevant skills for their job search efforts
* Celebrated the success stories of CodeOp students who secure jobs in the tech industry: showcasing these achievements to inspire and motivate other students, demonstrating the effectiveness of the career coaching strategy. Sharing these success stories within the CodeOp community and industry networks, reinforcing the reputation of CodeOp graduates as well-prepared, confident, and job-ready professionals in the tech field
* Increasing CodeOp students chances of landing their desired tech positions by supporting them in honing their personal narratives (teaching them how to articulate their skills, strengths, experiences, and aspirations effectively), implementing strategies to help them prioritise job opportunities and implementing networking strategies that go beyond traditional job applications
* Guiding students in crafting compelling resumes and LinkedIn profiles tailored to the specific roles they aspire to that increases their changes to stand out on the market
* Making students more appealing candidates to potential employers by helping them develop the confidence and assurance needed to excel in interviews: conducting mock interviews, providing constructive feedback, and coaching them on effective communication

Career Coach - helping people land their first job in tech

* Led the Education team at CodeOp with a focus on creating an exceptional learning experience for students
* Implemented innovative teaching methods, curriculum enhancements, and interactive learning resources to ensure students received high-quality education and skill development, preparing them for successful careers in the tech industry
* Fostered effective collaboration among education staff by establishing new communication channels dedicated to learning and feedback
* Implemented platforms and forums that encouraged open dialogue, idea exchange, and continuous improvement, creating a supportive and productive educational environment.
* Spearheaded initiatives to democratise access to technology by scaling education processes
* Created and filled new roles within the Education team, allowing for personalised guidance and mentorship: hiring new instructors and Teaching Assistants 
* Automated recurring tasks, streamlining administrative processes and enabling educators to focus more on student engagement and learning outcomes
* Reduced the time and effort required for students to secure their first job in the tech industry by continuously innovating, improving and adapting education tools and processes based on real-time feedback from both students and companies interviewing CodeOp graduates. This proactive approach ensured that students were equipped with relevant skills and knowledge, enhancing their employability and job placement rates
* Elevated CodeOp students' visibility in the tech industry by organising community events and networking opportunities. Facilitated events where students could share their success stories and learning experiences, providing them with a platform to connect with industry professionals, mentors, and potential employers

Product Director / Engineering Manager

ThoughtWorks

* Led a dynamic and high-performing team dedicated to building, maintaining, and scaling products integral to our client's international online Marketplace, contributing significantly to the monthly revenue stream
* Successfully managed multiple tech stacks concurrently, showcasing adaptability and expertise in an agile environment
* Successfully led the team through a number of different challenges like: datacenter to AWS migration, monolith to microservices migration, C# to Scala
* Maintained rigorous standards of quality while ensuring a constant flow of feature delivery by putting in place a seamless continuous deployment process and adhered to extreme programming practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and pair programming, ensuring the highest level of product excellence
* Played a pivotal role in supporting team members both within and outside the immediate team in their individual career journeys by providing guidance through training, coaching, and mentoring, fostering personal and professional growth
* Collaborated closely with key stakeholders, ensuring that our solutions met their expectations

* Led a team through a pivotal three-month engagement, overseeing the successful delivery of a major feature for a mobile bank
* Implemented rigorous performance testing methodologies, orchestrating synchronized load tests on all microservices critical to the feature. Ensured the system's robustness, guaranteeing it could efficiently process the anticipated load introduced by the new feature
* Enacted a meticulous handover process with the client team, assuring the seamless continuity of the newly implemented feature post-engagement
* Maintained transparency and accountability, allowing stakeholders to have a clear view of the project's status and ensuring alignment with the defined delivery plan
* Improved team productivity by bringing and implementing more efficient processes part of our day-to-day ways of working

Technical Lead

Senior Software Consultant

Software Consultant

Waterford Institute

* Contributed as a vital member of a small and dedicated team of engineers responsible for the development of educational software tailored for children
* Focused on enhancing the teacher's experience within the platform, emphasizing user-friendly interfaces and intuitive features to optimize the learning environment
* Fulfilling the role of Scrum Master, provided essential leadership in adopting and implementing Scrum methodologies within the engineering team
* Acted as a facilitator ensuring adherence to Scrum practices, organizing daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
* Implemented agile principles, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement among team members

Software Engineer

SSI Schaefer

Java Developer

➡ Part of an intensive 5-month school focused on learning JAVA and technologies like Hibernate, JMS, Java RMI, SWT, Oracle SQL, Server MQ, XML.

Java School Student

Auximus

➡ Built websites end to end: back-end development, front-end development and testing
➡ Ensured client continuity by keeping a constant efficient communication with them

Web Developer

Soft Build

I have been in tech for over 10 years, building my career by coding, leading, coaching, mentoring, and training.

I now use all these skills to help you level up your tech career.

Most people say that the only way to progress in your tech career is by developing more and more of your technical skills.

I went from a Software Engineer, to Tech Lead, to Product Director in 3 years by doing the reverse and focusing on developing my non-tech skills.

Applying this principle, I have supported more than 500 people at different stages in their tech careers over the past 3 years as a full time Career Coach and Trainer.

If you need help to:
➡ BUILD the self-confidence to go for what you want 
➡ DECIDE where to go next: coding or management?
➡ Get to the next level in your tech career: Senior Developer, Tech Lead, … by building a plan tailored to your current environment.

Reach out ✉️

I am here to help you level up 😊

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