Jefferson Gadiano - Agile Transformation Lead | Senior Agile Coach | IT Delivery | Jira, Scrum, Kanban | Banking & Cloud
Experience
Agile Coach & Scrum Master, "ScanToFHIR" Project – Chekov Enterprise
Gadiano Consulting
- Agile coach and Scrum Master for an international, remote-working team (5–7 experts).
- Building the product vision, roadmap, and MVP.
- Implementing Scrum, training on agile values and principles.
- Establishing lean processes and continuous improvement.
Freelance Agile Coach & AI Transformation Consultant
Gadiano Consulting
- Advising clients on implementing AI strategies and automation solutions: from analysis and potential assessment to execution, integration, and continuous optimization.
- Currently: Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG) – Agile Coach & Work Coach for four expert teams (Cloud, Test & Release, Data Integration Layer, Linux Administration).
- Developing a tailored agile approach, assessing agile maturity, and identifying needs.
- Coaching leaders and experts, facilitating workshops and trainings (Scrum, Kanban, agile practices).
- Setting up and maintaining Jira Kanban boards, dashboards, and Advanced Roadmaps; introducing best practices to boost efficiency, quality, and transparency.
Head of Business Ordering & Reporting PWM/IFA
ODDO BHF Privatbank
- Leading a diverse team of 16 experts (team leads, project managers, business analysts, developers, and testers) for RTB/CTB processes and key applications (Lutéce, Oracle Client Reporting, Quadient).
- Responsible for support, software development, and strategic & operational IT alignment; introducing agile project management methods.
- International project leadership for the digital/agile transformation project "Europe Now – Zembra" (France, Germany, Tunisia); managing the RFP process and project initiation; implementing SAFe and coaching teams.
- Achievements: completing the RFP process for make/buy decisions, kicking off the transformation program, introducing Scaled Agile, and building international agile teams.
Product Owner
RTL Deutschland / RTL Technology GmbH
- Leading three project teams in program distribution and program analysis; building a new video hub platform (metadata, video/image data, scheduling/control data) based on Apache Kafka.
- Responsible for the product vision, roadmap, backlog, and communication with internal and external stakeholders (Apple, Google, Telekom, Gracenote, Waipu.tv, etc.).
- Participating in SAFe events (PI Planning, feature syncs) and Scrum events; prioritizing and breaking down features into user stories; ensuring data protection and compliance requirements.
Technical Product Owner
Deutsche Bahn / DB Vertrieb GmbH
- Setting up and leading a technical task force (11 team members) to support eight Scrum teams in the Vendo (Next Bahn) digitization project.
- Prioritizing the technical backlog, planning and facilitating SAFe events; promoting technical excellence, identifying optimization opportunities in build pipelines, deployment, and architecture.
- Establishing the task force as the central point of contact for cross-team and cross-department IT topics (architecture, DevOps, IT security, QA, test automation).
Team Lead, Product Owner, Scrum Master / Agile Coach
trendtours Touristik GmbH
- Interim team lead and owner of SAP Commerce Cloud, the trendtours.de website, and social media channels; coordinated IT partners and vendors.
- Product Owner for platform enhancements and maintenance; launched a new newsletter system, an affiliate program, and improved UX/SEO.
- Agile Coach & Scrum Master: introduced an agile meeting culture, implemented Scrum/Kanban/Lean in marketing and IT teams; promoted DevOps practices and ITIL processes.
Product Owner / Scrum Master / Agile Coach
trendtours Touristik GmbH
- Responsible for online portals, booking flow, and CRM system (> 1,200 users).
- Launched HR careers page and applicant management.
- Led DevOps initiatives, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination.
Client Service Manager & Agile Coach
Deutsche Bank AG
- Built the Sparta support team (onshore/offshore), introduced "Agile Ops" and Kanban in operations.
- Responsible for incident and change management, and disaster recovery tests.
Agile Subproject Manager / IT Systems Consultant
Deutsche Bank AG
- Initiated "Agile Project Management" and designed and rolled out the Private Port S.W.A.T. application as part of the operational excellence initiative.
- Optimized processes, automated tasks, and integrated external data interfaces.
Software Developer & Systems Consultant
IT Frankfurt GmbH & Deutsche Bank
- Enhanced a publishing software in C#/.NET.
- Migrated the Reuters portfolio management system to the Coryx Investment Platform.
- Unix shell scripting and ITIL-based service processes.
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, Professional Services, Tourism, and Transportation.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Investments and M&A, Business Intelligence, and Customer Service.
Summary
As an Executive Coach, Agile Coach, and AI consultant, I guide boards, entrepreneurs, and leaders through digital and agile transformation. With fifteen years of experience in IT project management, process optimization, and organizational development, I implement methods like SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, build agile teams, and automate processes with artificial intelligence.
With my platform GADIANO.AI (Automation & AI), I create tailored AI strategies, automate workflows, and enable teams to work smart instead of hard. My search for smarter ways of working led me to artificial intelligence and changed my life. My mission is to support companies through coaching, training, and advising, so they can regain control and lead into the future with clarity and confidence.
Skills
Agile & Lean Methods: Scrum, Kanban, Safe, Lean, Xp; Agile Coaching & Team Development
Ai Integration & Process Automation: Analyzing And Automating Repetitive Processes, Implementing Intelligent Ai Agents, Integrating New Tools Into Existing Systems
Digitalization & Change Management: Developing Tailored Ai Strategies And Roadmaps; Guiding Organizations Through Change
Product & Project Management: Product Owner, Technical Product Owner; Setting Up Backlogs, Prioritization And Stakeholder Management; Leading Cross-functional Teams
Cloud & Devops: Azure, Kubernetes, Github, Apache Kafka, Microservices; Ci/cd Pipelines; Data Integration And Interface Management
Service & Operations Management: Itil Processes, Vendor Management, Quality And Test Management, Support & Production Management
Technologies & Tools: Atlassian Jira & Confluence (Incl. Advanced Roadmaps), Azure Devops, Miro, Figma, Ms 365 & Teams; Programming/scripting Languages: C#, Java, Bash/korn Shell, Python, Oracle Sql/pl-sql
Leadership & Communication: Servant Leadership, Getting-things-done Mindset, Coaching Leaders And Teams, Intercultural Collaboration
Servant Leadership & Getting-things-done Mindset
Business And Customer-oriented Thinking
Pioneering Spirit & Enthusiasm For Experimenting With New Technologies
Team Player With Intercultural Experience And Empathetic Communication
Proactive Risk And Stakeholder Management
Supporting Freelancers, Smes, And Enterprises In Implementing Practical Ai Solutions
For Solo Entrepreneurs: Smart Time Management Using Ai Agents That Schedule Appointments, Manage Emails, And Prioritize Tasks
For Smes: Automated Customer Service Via Chatbots That Answer Recurring Inquiries Immediately, So Teams Can Focus On Complex Cases
For Enterprises: Holistic Ai Transformation Through Developing Comprehensive Ai Strategies, Identifying Opportunities, And Leading Teams Through Change
Languages
Education
Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (TH Mittelhessen)
Diploma in Business Informatics (FH) · Business Informatics · Friedberg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
COBIT 5
Certified Agile Requirements Engineering Specialist
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
ITIL v3
Linux Professional
Oracle WebLogic Server 11g
Prince2
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