Emilian Naydenov-Agile Coach / Scrum Master
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Agile Coach / Scrum Master
Misumi Europe GmbH
- B2B e-commerce platform with self-service portal; support of existing systems and development of a new website (go-live 2025) with 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 improvement
- Structuring and managing 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, team velocity doubled
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 further 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)
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 of 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 the flow of information
- Synchronization and optimization of the Scrum event plan for both teams
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 moderation of workshops for Release Train setup
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 design of a delivery 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 nearly doubled within one year
Scrum Master
Misumi Europe GmbH
- MISUMI ERP Tools: suite of 8 applications for managing the organization of the European headquarters (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 of the Product Owner in selecting valuable PBIs
- Implementation of WSJF prioritization for epics
- Alignment with stakeholders on project vision, transparency in information flow, and optimization of the Scrum event schedule
- 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 usability, increased productivity, and improved cross-system information flow
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 full history and efficient access to product information
- Worked 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 project vision and goals
- Creation of 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.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, and 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
Education
Technical University, Dresden
Master of Science, Transport Economics · Transport Economics · Dresden, Germany
Technical University, Dresden
Bachelor of Science, Transport Economics · Transport Economics · Dresden, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Scrum.org
Scrum.org
Scrum.org
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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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