Joachim Skora
Agile Master, Agile Coach
Experience
Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 4 monthsDitzingen, Germany
Agile Master, Agile Coach
Trumpf SE + Co. KG
- Agile Transformation with over 500 employees in laser machine development (hardware and software).
- Scrum Master for up to four teams simultaneously.
- Consulting and practical support for agile transformation, implementation, and further development of the company's scaling model (elements from LeSS and SAFe).
- Training in agile work practices and methods: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, OKR, Agile Leadership, Agile principles.
- Coaching and mentoring PO and teams on backlog, estimation, burn-down charts, DoD, sprint goals, velocity, flow, and release planning.
- Coaching and mentoring Junior Agile Master.
- Mediating team-internal and cross-team conflicts.
- Ensuring impediments are addressed and resolved to implement continuous improvement processes.
- Preparing and moderating retrospectives, design thinking, product vision, story mapping, team building, World Cafe, Open Space, Lean Coffee sessions.
- Tools used: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, MS Office.
Nov 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 5 monthsDitzingen, Germany
Agile Master, Agile Coach
Trumpf SE + Co. KG
- Agile transformation for 50 employees in laser machine development (Tube).
- Scrum Master and Agile Coach in two Scrum teams and one integration team.
- Training in agile work practices and methods: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, OKR, Agile Leadership, Agile principles.
- Coaching and mentoring PO and teams on backlog, estimation, burn-down charts, DoD, sprint goals, velocity, flow, and release planning.
- Mediating team-internal conflicts.
- Ensuring impediments are addressed and resolved to implement continuous improvement processes.
- Preparing and moderating retrospectives, product vision, reviews, refinement/planning, story mapping, design thinking, team building, World Cafe, Open Space, Lean Coffee sessions.
- Tools used: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, MS Office.
Jan 2020 - Oct 2022
2 years 10 monthsDitzingen, Germany
HybridSenior Scrum Master, Agile Coach
Trumpf SE + Co. KG
- Agile transformation for 60 employees in laser machine development (Hybrid).
- Scrum Master and Agile Coach in two Scrum teams and one integration team.
- Training in agile work practices and methods: Scrum, Kanban, Agile Leadership, Agile principles.
- Coaching and mentoring PO and teams on backlog, estimation, burn-down charts, DoD, sprint goals, velocity, flow, and release planning.
- Facilitating retrospectives, product vision, reviews, refinement, sprint planning, and story mapping.
- Mediating team-internal and cross-team conflicts.
- Ensuring impediments are addressed and resolved to implement continuous improvement processes.
- Preparing and moderating retrospectives, product vision, reviews, refinement/planning, story mapping, design thinking, team building, World Cafe, Open Space, Lean Coffee sessions.
- Tools used: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, MS Office.
May 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 8 monthsDitzingen, Germany
Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach
Trumpf SE + Co. KG
- Scrum Master for two Scrum teams simultaneously.
- Coaching and mentoring PO and teams on backlog, estimation, burn-down charts, DoD, sprint goals, velocity, and release planning.
- Training in agile work practices and methods: Scrum, Kanban, Agile Leadership, Agile principles.
- Moderation of agile events: retrospectives, reviews, refinement/planning.
- Mediating team-internal conflicts.
- Ensuring impediments are addressed and resolved to implement continuous improvement processes.
- Consulting and active co-creation of the company's scaling model, integrating around 15 Scrum teams in laser machine development.
- Tools used: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, MS Office.
Nov 2017 - May 2018
7 monthsIsmaning, Germany
Scrum Master, Scrum Coach
HSE24 GmbH
- Scrum Master in the SAP team.
- Coaching PO and team on backlog, DoD, sprint planning, review, and release planning.
- Consulting on the further development of the scaling model for eight teams (based on LeSS).
- Supporting the resolution of dependencies with other Scrum teams.
- Mediating team-internal conflicts.
- Advising management on further development of agile working methods.
- Technical environment: SAP S/4HANA, Hybris.
- Tools used: Jira, Confluence, MS Office.
Jan 2016 - Oct 2017
1 year 10 monthsEssen, Germany
Scrum Master, Scrum Coach
BTC AG, OGE GmbH
- Preparation and execution of Scrum training and a kickoff workshop for the introduction of a new Scrum team.
- Moderation of workshops to create product vision.
- Coaching and mentoring PO on backlog creation, prioritization, and maintenance.
- Supporting and coaching the team as Scrum Master, including moderation of retrospectives.
- Mediating team-internal conflicts.
- Introduction and practical implementation of the DevOps approach: test automation, continuous integration, continuous deployment.
- Close collaboration and coordination with the Agile Coach at OGE.
- Being Scrum Master for both teams after the team split.
- Consulting and coordination with disciplinary superiors of Scrum team members.
- Technical environment: Java, JavaScript, Angular2.
- Tools used: Jenkins, Git, Jira, Confluence, MS Office.
Summary
I am an Agile Master and Agile Coach with years of hands-on experience leading agile transformations in high-tech environments such as laser machine development and SAP projects. I have worked with teams of all sizes, guiding agile practices including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, OKR, and Lean Coffee sessions while supporting continuous improvement and effective conflict resolution.
I bring value through practical training, coaching, and mentoring of teams and individuals, ensuring goals are clear and processes are efficient. My background in agile methodologies, combined with a solid technical foundation and multiple certifications, allows me to drive change and foster collaboration in dynamic, innovative settings.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Munich University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Data Technology · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Agile Coach
True Agile
Certified SAFe 5 Program Consultant
OKR Master
Professional Agile Leadership I
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master II
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Scrum.org
Scaled Professional Scrum (Nexus)
Scrum.org
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