Emilian Naydenov - Agile Coach & Scrum Master, SAFe

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 self-service portal; support for existing systems and development of a new website (go-live 2025) with a focus on UX/UI, performance, and seamless data flow for tens of thousands of users
Introduction of efficient Scrum ceremonies, standardized estimation methods, and Definition of Ready/Done
Coaching of teams and Product Owners, promoting self-organization and continuous process optimization
Structuring and administration of the Jira infrastructure at team and organization level
Coordination with stakeholders, implementation of the rollout roadmap, and removal of blockers
Building a feedback culture and optimizing meeting structures
Results: +75% PI accuracy, doubling of team velocity

Jun 2023 - Dec 2025

2 years 7 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Scrum Master

KRIKO Engineering GmbH

Energy and consumption management – KRIS information system for analysis and visualization of energy and consumption data (including CO₂ balances) in large pharmaceutical companies
Teaching agile frameworks (Scrum) and methods, coaching teams and Product Owners
Moderation and optimization of meetings and PI plannings
Methodical development of teams through workshops and continuous process improvement
Administration and optimization of project management tools as well as coordination of the implementation roadmap
Introduction of 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 team, introduction of Scaled Scrum and promotion of an agile culture
Product management with Scrum to ensure project success
Scaling agile setups, promoting transparency, communication, and goal orientation
Development of a concept for introducing NCWM as a scaled agile framework
Introduction of efficient Scrum ceremonies, Jira structuring, and standardized estimation methods
Establishment of Definition of Ready/Done and building a feedback culture (retrospectives, Inspect & Adapt)
Agile coaching of teams and Product Owners as well as promotion of the agile mindset and the WIR team culture
Coordination with stakeholders on the project vision and creation of transparency in information flow
Synchronization and optimization of the Scrum event plan for both teams

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

3 months

Munich, Germany

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Allianz AG

Agile Coach at Allianz Private Health Insurance (PKV) for the creation of a Release Train / Tribe
Support of an agile team as Scrum Master
Training internal Scrum Masters to implement and optimize agile methods
Coaching and training internal Scrum Masters in Scrum/Kanban
Support of a cross-functional Scrum team as Scrum Master
Value-stream mapping for operational and development value streams
Preparation for Release Train setup with Jira and Confluence
Preparation and facilitation of workshops for Release Train setup

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

Deutsche Bank AG

Online/mobile banking migration Deutsche Bank / Postbank: redevelopment of a BaFin-compliant system, consolidation of all core banking processes, and redesign of the platform
Support of 2 Scrum teams and development of an approach model for introducing SAFe as a scaled agile framework
Introduction and establishment of all Scrum ceremonies at team and program level
Structuring and optimization of the Jira infrastructure
Introduction of a standardized estimation method based on normalized story points to ensure reliable commitments and forecasting
Establishment of Definition of Ready/Done and building a sustainable feedback culture (retrospectives, Inspect & Adapt)
Agile coaching workshops for new Scrum Masters and support during onboarding of new project members
Results: PI accuracy +50%, team velocity almost doubled within one year

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Scrum Master

Misumi Europe GmbH

MISUMI ERP Tools: a suite of 8 applications for managing the European headquarters organization (controlling, customs, account management, dunning, customer support, contract and rollout management)
Support of 2 Scrum teams for in-house enterprise applications
Introduction of efficient Scrum events (30% shorter meetings) and promotion of Scrum values
Coaching the Product Owner in choosing valuable PBIs
Implementation of WSJF prioritization for epics
Coordination with stakeholders on the project vision, transparency in the flow of information, and optimization of the Scrum event plan
Successful go-live of the MISUMI ERP Tools in daily operations
Automation of business processes (>97%) with significantly shorter lead times and reduced 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

Development of a digital catalog database for the central management of all items, including images, catalog pages, technical information, and drawings
Integration of an archive of all past catalogs for a complete history and efficient access to product information
Working as Scrum Master for a technology platform project
Introduction of clearly structured Scrum ceremonies and optimization of meeting times
Close coordination with stakeholders to ensure the project vision and goals
Creating transparency and an efficient flow of information 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, promoting 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, Dresden

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

Oct 2011 - Sep 2014

Technical University, Dresden

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

Certifications & licenses

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

Last Update

August 2026

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Emilian is based in Dresden, Germany.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emilian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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