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Claas Helms-Release Train Engineer (SAFe)
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Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 4 monthsRelease Train Engineer (SAFe)
Volkswagen / CARIAD / dx.one
Position Summary
Release Train Engineer (SAFe) at Volkswagen / CARIAD / dx.one
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
- Servant leader for an Agile Release Train (~60 employees)
- Close collaboration with product management and system architecture
- Focus on remote management and cross-functional coordination
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 yearsSenior Scrum Master & Agile Coach (SAFe)
Volkswagen / CARIAD
Position Summary
Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach (SAFe) at Volkswagen / CARIAD
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
- Leading international teams
- Supporting PI development
- Promoting cross-functional collaboration
- Collaborating with the RTE and Scrum of Scrums
- Mentoring Scrum Masters
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 yearsHamburg, Germany
Agile Coach
Serrala Group GmbH
Position Summary
Agile Coach at Serrala Group GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Project Management
- Coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and tech leads
- Facilitating workshops
- Creating an agile workbook
- Supporting the CTO in the agile transformation
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsSenior Scrum Master
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions
Position Summary
Senior Scrum Master at Arvato Supply Chain Solutions
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
- Leading teams in B2C and B2B projects, including shop migration and app development
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 yearsAgile Team Lead
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
Position Summary
Agile Team Lead at Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
- Scrum Master for the German development team
- Coordinating cross-country communication
- Supporting the program manager
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Transportation, and Banking and Finance.
Automotive
Information Technology
Transportation
Banking and Finance
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Summary
With over 19 years of project management experience and deep expertise in the Scrum and SAFe frameworks, I guide agile transformations across various industries – combining strategic clarity with operational strength. My style blends visionary thinking with practical 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), fostering 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.
I am currently working as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) at Volkswagen. I lead an Agile Release Train of around 60 employees in close collaboration with product management and system architecture. My focus is on effective remote collaboration, clear governance, and the methodical expansion of agile processes at both operational and strategic levels.
Skills
- Scrum & Safe Expertise: Implementation And Scaling Of Agile Frameworks At Team And Enterprise Levels
- Agile Coaching & Servant Leadership: Coaching Teams And Leaders To Strengthen Agile Values
- Team Development: Building And Supporting High-performing, Self-organizing Teams
- Agile & Hybrid Project Management: Flexible Use Of Traditional And Agile Methods Based On Project Context
- Systemic Organizational Development: Redesigning Structures To Promote Agile Collaboration
- Workshop Design & Facilitation: Planning And Conducting Targeted Workshops To Foster Agility
- Agile Training: Designing And Delivering Practical Training Formats
- Tools: Ms Office, Jira, Confluence, Miro, Microsoft Teams, Among Others.
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedCertifications & licenses
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
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 5
Experience in Automotive 5.5 y
Avg length 2 y 5 m
Longest experience 3 y 3 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany
Expertise
Recent roles Release Train Engineer (SAFe), Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach (SAFe), Agile Coach
Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Transportation
Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Qualifications
Certifications earned 9
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Where is Claas based?
Claas is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
What languages does Claas speak?
Claas speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Claas have?
Claas has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Claas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Claas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Claas be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Claas would be well-suited for roles such as: Release Train Engineer (SAFe), Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach (SAFe), Agile Coach.
What is Claas's latest experience?
Claas's most recent position is Release Train Engineer (SAFe) at Volkswagen / CARIAD / dx.one.
What companies has Claas worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Claas has worked for Volkswagen / CARIAD / dx.one, Volkswagen / CARIAD, and Serrala Group GmbH.
Which industries is Claas most experienced in?
Claas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Transportation. Claas also has some experience in Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Claas most experienced in?
Claas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.
Which industries has Claas worked in recently?
Claas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology.
Which business areas has Claas worked in recently?
Claas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.
Does Claas have any certificates?
Claas has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Agile Coach, Certified Agile Leadership 1 (CAL 1), and Certified Project Manager.
What is the availability of Claas?
Claas is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Claas?
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