Career Experience
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Providing independent oversight, strategic guidance and governance to AxNG. Contributing to the company's long-term strategy and supporting executive decisions along with the Executive team.
Led a value stream aligned Agile transformation, improving cross-functional collaboration and project delivery. Coached teams, leadership, and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices. Successfully launched Agile Release Trains, embedding Lean-Agile methodologies to align teams with strategic business objectives. Provided Certified SAFe training to Leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Software Engineers. Produced various Agile artefacts to help foster a culture of innovation and adaptability in a dynamic Fintech environment.
Partnered with CPrime to support Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in agile adoption as an Enterprise Agile Coach. Led and aligned other agile coaches to establish a consistent approach to instilling agility across their respective teams. Conducted tools and agile maturity assessments to create baselines and identify key areas for improvement. Collaborated with the JLR Demand team to address and resolve challenges in current ways of working, enhancing alignment and efficiency. Delivered Leading SAFe training to executives and senior leadership in the Commercial division, familiarising them with the framework and driving adoption.
Led a transformative 9-month initiative at Sendy Logistics, embedding SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices to overhaul delivery processes, improve team alignment, and enhance agility across the organisation. Successfully trained and certified management and team members in SAFe methodologies, significantly raising the organisation's agile maturity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Co-Founding member of Safe for Launch Limited, delivering expert Agile consultancy services and specialising in successful Agile transformations across diverse industries. Highly qualified in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), supporting organisations in adopting Lean-Agile principles to deliver value at scale. Partnering with businesses to design tailored transformation strategies, drive leadership alignment, and empower teams with the skills and frameworks needed to excel in today’s dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Responsible for driving a global agile transformation for Vodafone M-Pesa, addressing complex supplier relationships and unpredictable delivery timelines. Designed and delivered a SAFe training programme to 650+ team members, suppliers, and stakeholders globally, enhancing agile proficiency, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring alignment across distributed teams. Contributed to Vodafone M-Pesa receiving the 2022 Best Transformation Strategy Award at the HR Excellence Awards, showcasing the impact and success of agile transformation efforts.
As the Enterprise Agile Coach for a global SAP Gold Partner specialising in Tax & Revenue solutions across the Middle East, I led the successful adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), driving transformation across the organisation and its government clients. Duties included
• Executive & PMO Coaching • Jira Implementation • Scrum Facilitation • Performance Tracking and • Executive Reporting.
Owner and Director of Soft Step Solutions, a consultancy specialising in designing and implementing strategic Agile transformations in partnership with leading consultancies across the UK, Middle East, and Africa. Services include Agile training for executive and product/software teams, Target Operating Model designs, process reengineering, Agile tool setup and implementation, and expert workshop facilitation. Dedicated to helping and supporting clients and businesses optimise ways of working and deliver real value to their customers.
Recognised as a thought leader in Agile, Scrum, and Disciplined Agile Delivery within the organisation, I managed high-performing Agile teams delivering cutting-edge software products across multi-channel functions. My leadership extended to coaching, strategic planning, and driving Agile adoption across the business. Key responsibilities included:
• Coaching Leadership Teams • Facilitating Scrum Ceremonies • Agile Onboarding • Agile & DevOps Integration • Continuous Improvement • Strategic Contributor
Led an award-winning team of highly skilled in-house software developers proficient across a broad range of technologies. I effectively managed multiple workstreams, utilising advanced tools to oversee resource planning, timelines, risk management, and change control. Key achievements and responsibilities included:
• Agile Coaching & Mentorship • Scrum Facilitation • Leading High-Risk Projects • Stakeholder Engagement • Project Budgeting
Designed and developed the company’s flagship business application, 𝗖𝗩𝗥 (𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)—a secure, in-house Java-based web application used company-wide to monitor contract performance across the UK. This innovative solution has become a critical tool for construction teams, providing real-time insights into project performance and financial health.
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Business Stakeholder Engagement • Software Development Life Cycle • Solutions Design • Agile & Scrum • Extreme Programming • Team Leadership • Code Reviews • Strategic Planning • Technical Authoring & Presentation
Designed and developed several bespoke web-based applications, now referred to as the company’s “𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲” applications. Built predominantly using the 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 technology stack, these applications seamlessly integrate with back-end accounting systems and various third-party platforms, enabling efficient data management and streamlined business processes.
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Software Development Lifecycle • Requirements Gathering • Solutions Design • Extreme Programming • Code Reviews • Planning & Estimating • Data Integration • 3rd Party Engagement
Sanderson, a leading provider of software solutions for multi-channel retail and manufacturing sectors, recruited me to join a dynamic team of developers. In this fast-paced environment, I rapidly adapted and made significant contributions by leveraging my prior programming experience. My focus was on simplifying complex processes and implementing innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies. The positive outcomes of my work led to the adoption of my principles across various development projects within the company.
At Scout Solutions, a specialised software firm providing web-based applications for Housing Associations, I played a crucial role as a Front End Developer. In this position, I was responsible for creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces that enhanced the overall user experience.
