Emilian Naydenov - Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Q: Where is Emilian based?

Emilian is based in Dresden, Germany .

Q: What languages does Emilian speak?

Emilian speaks the following languages: German (Native), Bulgarian (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Emilian have?

Emilian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Emilian has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Emilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Emilian's latest experience?

Emilian's most recent position is Agile Coach / Scrum Master at Misumi Europe GmbH .

Q: What companies has Emilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Emilian has worked for Misumi Europe GmbH , KRIKO Engineering GmbH , BMW AG , Allianz AG , and Deutsche Bank AG .

Q: Which industries is Emilian most experienced in?

Emilian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Pharmaceutical . Emilian also has some experience in Automotive , Banking and Finance , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Emilian most experienced in?

Emilian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Emilian worked in recently?

Emilian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Pharmaceutical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Emilian worked in recently?

Emilian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Project Management .

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Dresden, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Feb 2026

2 years 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Misumi Europe GmbH

B2B e-commerce platform with a self-service portal; maintaining existing systems and developing a new website (go-live 2025) with focus on UX/UI, performance and seamless data flow for tens of thousands of users
Implemented efficient Scrum ceremonies, standardized estimation methods and Definition of Ready/Done
Coached teams and Product Owners, promoting self-organization and continuous process improvement
Structured and managed the Jira infrastructure at team and organizational level
Aligned with stakeholders, executed the implementation roadmap and removed impediments
Built a feedback culture and optimized meeting structures
Results: +75% PI accuracy, doubled team velocity

Jun 2023 - Dec 2025

2 years 7 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Scrum Master

KRIKO Engineering GmbH

Energy & consumption management – KRIS information system for analyzing and visualizing energy and consumption data (including CO₂ footprints) in large pharmaceutical companies
Taught agile frameworks (Scrum) and methods, coaching teams and Product Owners
Facilitated and optimized meetings and PI planning
Advanced teams methodically through workshops and continuous process improvement
Managed and optimized project management tools and aligned the implementation roadmap
Introduced agile techniques and best practices (e.g. WSJF for prioritizing epics)

Jun 2022 - Jun 2024

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Agile Coach

BMW AG

Focus: agile project and engineering teams, introducing scaled Scrum and fostering an agile culture
Product management according to Scrum to ensure project success
Scaled agile setups, fostering transparency, communication, and goal orientation
Developed a concept for introducing NCWM as a scaled agile framework
Implemented efficient Scrum ceremonies, structured Jira and standardized estimation methods
Established Definition of Ready/Done and built a feedback culture (retrospectives, inspect & adapt)
Coached teams and Product Owners, promoting an agile mindset and 'we' team culture
Aligned with stakeholders on project vision and created transparency in information flow
Synchronized and optimized the Scrum event schedule for both teams

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

3 months

Munich, Germany

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Allianz AG

Agile Coach at Allianz Private Health Insurance to set up a release train / tribe
Supported an agile team as Scrum Master
Trained internal Scrum Masters in implementing and optimizing agile methods
Taught and trained internal Scrum Masters in Scrum/Kanban
Supported a cross-functional Scrum team as Scrum Master
Value Stream Mapping for operational and development value streams
Prepared for the release train launch using Jira and Confluence
Prepared and facilitated workshops for setting up a release train

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Deutsche Bank AG

Online/mobile banking migration for Deutsche Bank / Postbank: developed a BaFin-compliant system, consolidated all core banking processes and redesigned the platform
Supported 2 Scrum teams and designed an approach model for introducing SAFe as a scaled agile framework
Introduced and established all Scrum ceremonies at team and program level
Structured and optimized the Jira infrastructure
Introduced a standardized estimation method based on normalized story points to ensure reliable commitments and forecasting
Established Definition of Ready/Done and built a sustainable feedback culture (retrospectives, inspect & adapt)
Conducted agile coaching workshops for new Scrum Masters and supported onboarding of new project members
Results: +50% PI accuracy, nearly doubled team velocity within a year

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Scrum Master

Misumi Europe GmbH

MISUMI ERP Tools: Suite of 8 applications for managing the European headquarters (controlling, customs, account management, dunning, customer support, contract and rollout management)
Supporting 2 Scrum teams for in-house enterprise applications
Introduced efficient Scrum events (30% shorter meetings) and promoted Scrum values
Coached the Product Owner in selecting valuable PBIs
Implemented WSJF prioritization for Epics
Coordinated with stakeholders on project vision, transparency in information flow, and optimization of the Scrum event plan
Successfully launched the MISUMI ERP tools in daily operations
Automated business processes (>97%) with significantly reduced lead times and less manual effort
High user-friendliness, increased productivity, and optimized cross-system information flow

May 2018 - Dec 2018

8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Scrum Master

Norelem AG

Developed a digital catalog database for centralized management of all items, including images, catalog pages, technical information, and drawings
Integrated an archive of all past catalogs for a complete history and efficient access to product information
Acted as Scrum Master for a technology platform project
Introduced well-structured Scrum ceremonies and optimized meeting times
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to ensure project vision and goals
Established transparency and efficient information flow between Product Owners, development teams, and stakeholders

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, and Banking and Finance.

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Summary

PSM II-certified Scrum Master & Agile Coach with 7 years of experience in agile transformations in scaled organizations (mechanical engineering, automotive, banking/insurance).

Focus: agile project and product management with Scrum, scaling agile setups, fostering transparency, communication and goal orientation.

Skills

Scrum/Kanban
Jira
Confluence
Agile Project Management
Safe
Value Stream Mapping
Transparency
Strong Communication Skills
Goal Orientation

Languages

German

Native

Bulgarian

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

Technical University of Dresden

Master of Science, Transport Economics · Transport Economics · Dresden, Germany

Oct 2011 - Sep 2014

Technical University of Dresden

Bachelor of Science, Transport Economics · Transport Economics · Dresden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Scaled Professional Scrum

Scrum.org

Professional Agile Leadership I

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Master II

Scrum.org

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 4.5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 2 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Agile Coach / Scrum Master, Scrum Master, Agile Coach

Main industries Manufacturing, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Emilian based?

Emilian is based in Dresden, Germany.

What languages does Emilian speak?

Emilian speaks the following languages: German (Native), Bulgarian (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Emilian have?

Emilian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Emilian has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Emilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Emilian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Emilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile Coach / Scrum Master, Scrum Master, Agile Coach.

What is Emilian's latest experience?

Emilian's most recent position is Agile Coach / Scrum Master at Misumi Europe GmbH.

What companies has Emilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Emilian has worked for Misumi Europe GmbH, KRIKO Engineering GmbH, BMW AG, Allianz AG, and Deutsche Bank AG.

Which industries is Emilian most experienced in?

Emilian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Pharmaceutical. Emilian also has some experience in Automotive, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Emilian most experienced in?

Emilian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Which industries has Emilian worked in recently?

Emilian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Emilian worked in recently?

Emilian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.

What is Emilian's education?

Emilian holds a Master in Transport Economics from Technical University of Dresden and a Bachelor in Transport Economics from Technical University of Dresden.

Does Emilian have any certificates?

Emilian has 3 certificates. These include: Scaled Professional Scrum, Professional Agile Leadership I, and Professional Scrum Master II.

What is the availability of Emilian?

Emilian is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Emilian?

Emilian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.