Patrick Wich - Scrum Master and Agile Coach in SAFe

Q: Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Darmstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Scrum Master / Agile Coach at Waygate Technologies .

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

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Waygate Technologies , DB Fernverkehr , Patrick Wich Coaching & Consulting , IT-Systemhaus der BA , and MID GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Education . Patrick also has some experience in Transportation , Insurance , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Strategy . Patrick also has some experience in Product Development , Marketing , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Information Technology .

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Darmstadt, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Sep 2025

8 months

Cologne, Germany

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Waygate Technologies

Restarting and improving the Scrum process
Reorganizing and structuring the product backlog in Azure DevOps
Defining and implementing agile KPIs to measure team performance
Introducing medium-term planning iterations to ensure delivery dates
Coaching an advanced development team in finding flow

Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

DB Fernverkehr

Coaching a highly developed Scrum team with a focus on self-responsibility and clarifying responsibilities within the organization
Introducing and facilitating appreciative feedback loops within the team
Facilitating and improving planning processes at portfolio level (SAFe)
Co-organizing, facilitating, and following up on an off-site for process improvement and team building

Jul 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Sole Proprietor

Patrick Wich Coaching & Consulting

Developing tailored solutions for the successful use of agile principles in a Scrum environment
Sparring partner for managers and facilitator of team development processes
Strategic consulting for organizations on the value-adding adoption of agile scaling frameworks

May 2021 - Aug 2023

2 years 4 months

Fürth, Germany

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

IT-Systemhaus der BA

Building and onboarding a new Scrum team, integrating it into existing project workflows
Coaching the team in the basics of agile working methods
Advising on conflict management topics and facilitating clarification processes
Restructuring and training the functional leadership roles
Promoting self-organization by reviving the continuous improvement process

Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Techniker Krankenkasse

Coaching two advanced Scrum teams in cross-functional collaboration with specialist departments for a consistent product experience
Introducing agile planning methods to improve team performance measurability and reliably determine project progress
Redesigning requirement processes into multi-step feedback loops
Developing and implementing measures to increase employee satisfaction

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year 1 month

Heilbronn, Germany

Agile Coach

LIDL Digital

Coaching Lead Product Owners in requirements management and project planning
Training and coaching new Product Owners within existing Scrum teams
Further developing the Scrum Master guild to support self-organization within the Scrum teams
Advising the Change Management team on developing a product organization
Organizing, moderating, and further developing planning processes in SAFe (Portfolio)

Mar 2018 - Jun 2022

4 years 4 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Senior Consultant

MID GmbH

Extensive coaching and consulting for Scrum teams to improve efficiency and self-organization
Designing and running workshops to introduce and deepen agile methods
Advising organizations through change processes

Jan 2015 - Feb 2018

3 years 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

IT-Consultant

pro!vision GmbH

Leading IT projects in a combined Scrum Master and Proxy Product Owner role
Developing practical solutions and promoting constructive collaboration

Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

1 year 3 months

Eltville, Germany

IT-Consultant

Fair Computer Systems GmbH

Taking responsibility as requirements manager and project manager in complex IT projects
Analyzing and implementing customer requirements in close collaboration with development teams

Oct 2011 - May 2013

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

In-house Consultant

Hanse Ventures BSJ GmbH

Co-founded a startup in the IT services sector
Gained project experience in various startups in the areas of IT, SEO, and sales

Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

3 years

Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Student

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in General Management
Specializations: Entrepreneurship & Strategy Consulting

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Education, Transportation, Insurance, and Retail.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Education

Transportation

Insurance

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy, Product Development, Marketing, and Sales.

Project Management

Information Technology

Strategy

Product Development

Marketing

Sales

Summary

Certified Scrum Master (PSM II, SAFe 6.0), systemic consultant and organizational coach
10+ years of experience in structuring and improving agile software projects
Strengthening self-responsibility in Scrum teams within complex organizational structures
Increasing employee satisfaction, productivity (flow), and planning reliability in project contexts
Scaling Scrum in agile transformation projects (SAFe, Scrum of Scrums)
Pragmatic way of working, broad methods expertise, effective stakeholder communication

Skills

Methods

Scrum
Kanban
Scrum Of Scrums
Safe
Systemic Coaching
Liberating Structures

Technical Tools

Jira
Confluence
Microsoft Teams
Miro
Conceptboard
Azure Devops
Github

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

EBS University of Business and Law

Bachelor of Science, General Management · General Management · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Certifications & licenses

PMI Compact

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Information Technology 9 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 4 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

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

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Education

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

August 2026

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Patrick is based in Darmstadt, Germany.

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Patrick has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

Patrick's most recent position is Scrum Master / Agile Coach at Waygate Technologies.

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Waygate Technologies, DB Fernverkehr, Patrick Wich Coaching & Consulting, IT-Systemhaus der BA, and MID GmbH.

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Education. Patrick also has some experience in Transportation, Insurance, and Retail.

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Strategy. Patrick also has some experience in Product Development, Marketing, and Sales.

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Transportation.

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Information Technology.

Patrick holds a Bachelor in General Management from EBS University of Business and Law.

Patrick has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: SAFe Scrum Master, PSM II, and PSPO I.

Patrick is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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