Jefferson G. - Freelance Agile Coach & AI Transformation Consultant

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Hochheim am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Hochheim am Main, Germany

Freelance Agile Coach & AI Transformation Consultant

Gadiano Consulting

Advising clients on adopting AI strategies and automation solutions: from analysis and potential assessment through implementation, integration, and continuous optimization
Currently: Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG) – Agile Coach & Work Coach for four expert teams (Cloud, Test & Release, Data Integration Layer, Linux Administration)
Designing a custom agile framework, assessing agile maturity, and identifying needs
Coaching leaders and experts, facilitating workshops and training sessions (Scrum, Kanban, agile practices)
Setting up and maintaining Jira Kanban boards, dashboards, and Advanced Roadmaps; introducing best practices to boost efficiency, quality, and transparency
Startup Chekov Enterprise – Project "ScanToFHIR" (2024-06-01 – 2024-08-31): Agile Coach and Scrum Master for an international remote team (5–7 experts). Built the product vision, roadmap, and MVP; introduced Scrum, provided training on agile values and principles, and set up lean processes to foster continuous improvement

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Head of Business Ordering & Reporting PWM/IFA

ODDO BHF Privatbank

Headed a diverse team of 16 experts (team leaders, project managers, business analysts, developers, and testers) responsible for RTB/CTB processes and key applications (Lutéce, Oracle Client Reporting, Quadient)
Oversaw support, software development, and strategic & operational IT direction; implemented agile project management methods
International project manager for the digital/agile transformation project "Europe Now – Zembra" (France, Germany, Tunisia); managed the RFP process and launched the project; implemented SAFe and coached teams
Achievements: Completed the RFP process for make/buy decisions, kicked off the transformation program, introduced Scaled Agile, and built international agile teams

Feb 2022 - May 2023

1 year 4 months

Cologne, Germany

Product Owner

RTL Deutschland / RTL Technology GmbH

Led three project teams in program distribution and analysis; developed a new video hub platform (metadata, video/image data, planning/control data) using Apache Kafka
Responsible for the product vision, roadmap, backlog, and communication with internal and external stakeholders (Apple, Google, Telekom, Gracenote, Waipu.tv, etc.)
Participated in SAFe events (PI planning, feature syncs) and Scrum ceremonies; prioritized and broke down features into user stories; ensured data privacy and compliance requirements

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Technical Product Owner

Deutsche Bahn / DB Vertrieb GmbH

Established and led a technical task force (11 members) to support eight Scrum teams in the Vendo digitization project (Next Bahn)
Prioritized the technical backlog, planned and facilitated SAFe events; promoted technical excellence and identified optimization opportunities in the build pipeline, deployment, and architecture
Set up the task force as the central point of contact for cross-team and cross-department IT topics (architecture, DevOps, IT security, QA, test automation)

Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 3 months

Kriftel, Germany

Team Lead, Product Owner, Scrum Master / Agile Coach

trendtours Touristik GmbH

Interim team lead responsible for the SAP Commerce Cloud, the trendtours.de website, and social media channels; coordinated IT partners and vendors
Product Owner for the enhancement and maintenance of the commerce platform; introduced a new newsletter system, affiliate program, and optimized UX/SEO
Agile Coach & Scrum Master: introduced an agile meeting culture, established Scrum/Kanban/Lean in marketing & IT teams; promoted DevOps practices and ITIL processes

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year

Product Owner / Scrum Master / Agile Coach

trendtours Touristik GmbH

Responsible for online portals, booking process and CRM system (> 1,200 users)
Introduced an HR careers page & applicant management
DevOps initiatives, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Client Service Manager & Agile Coach

Deutsche Bank AG

Built the Sparta support team (onshore/offshore)
Introduced "Agile Ops" and Kanban in the operations environment
Responsible for incident & change management, and disaster recovery tests

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

4 years

Agile Sub-Project Manager / IT Systems Consultant

Deutsche Bank AG

Initiated 'Agile project management'
Designed and rolled out the Private Port S.W.A.T. application as part of the operational excellence initiative
Process optimization, automation, and integration of external data interfaces

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

5 years

Software Developer & Systems Consultant

IT Frankfurt GmbH & Deutsche Bank

Further developed a publishing software in C#/.NET
Migrated the Reuters portfolio management system to the Coryx investment platform
Unix shell scripting; ITIL-based service processes

Summary

As an Executive Coach, Agile Coach, and AI consultant, I support boards, entrepreneurs and leaders in digital and agile transformation. With fifteen years of experience in IT project management, process optimization, and organizational development, I introduce methods like SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, build agile teams, and automate processes using artificial intelligence.

With my platform GADIANO.AI (Automation & AI), I develop customized AI strategies, automate workflows, and empower teams to work smart instead of hard. My search for smarter ways of working led me to artificial intelligence and changed my life.

My mission is to help companies through coaching, training, and consulting so they can regain control and lead the future with clarity and confidence.

I position myself as a thought leader in AI-driven organizational development: through my website, my LinkedIn profile, and posts like the article "Who is Jefferson Gadiano?" on Perplexity, I share insights, best practices, and visions for the future of work.