Claas Helms
Release Train Engineer (SAFe)
Experience
Release Train Engineer (SAFe)
Volkswagen / Cariad / DX.One
- Servant leader for an Agile Release Train (~60 people).
- Close collaboration with Product Management and system architecture.
- Focus on remote management and cross-functional coordination.
Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach (SAFe)
Volkswagen / Cariad
- Leading international teams.
- Supporting PI planning.
- Fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Working with the RTE and Scrum of Scrums.
- Mentoring Scrum Masters.
Agile Coach
Serrala Group GmbH
- Coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and tech leads.
- Facilitating workshops.
- Creating an Agile workbook.
- Supporting the CTO in the agile transformation.
Senior Scrum Master
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions
- Leading teams in B2C and B2B projects.
- Tasks included shop migration and app development.
Agile Team Lead
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
- Scrum Master for the German development team.
- Coordinating cross-country communication.
- Supporting the program manager.
Summary
With over 19 years of experience in project management and deep expertise in the Scrum and SAFe frameworks, I guide agile transformations across industries—combining strategic clarity with operational strength. My style blends visionary thinking with hands-on execution to effectively establish agile ways of working.
As a Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC 6.0) and Release Train Engineer (RTE 6), I have successfully implemented and scaled SAFe in teams and organizations. My focus is on building and leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs), promoting cross-functional collaboration, and coaching agile teams.
I complement my operational role as an RTE and Senior Scrum Master with skills in agile coaching, systemic organizational development, and workshop facilitation.
Languages
Certifications & licenses
Scrmbt
Certified Agile Coach
Certified Agile Leadership 1 (CAL 1)
Certified Project Manager
Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM 6)
Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC 6.0)
Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE 6)
Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM)
Systemic Business Coach
Train the Trainer
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