Steven Hotlen-Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer
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Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer
Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer
Product Owner Requirements Management
Public Sector, Education
- Stakeholder communication in a SAFe context
Scrum Master & Agile Coach
Finance and Real Estate Industry
- Team kickoff and realignment of customer relations and approach
- Transition to agile methods
- Process design
- Interfaces with the customer organization
- Stakeholder management
- Method training
- Teambuilding and coaching as needed
Project Manager & Agile Coach
Automotive
- IT projects and requirements management
- Co-creating a scaled Scrum team environment (team kickoffs, process design, method training)
Product Owner
Logistics and Mail Order
- Responsible in the ERP environment (client billing, custom software development in a Scrum team)
- IT planning of central ETL processes
Trainer (IHK) and Training Officer (Apprentices and Dual Students)
IT Planning and IT-related Roles (Project Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Planner)
Logistics and Mail Order
- Traditional IT project management based on PRINCE2 and my own 'Best Practice Project Management Guidelines'
- Involvement in agile transformation and shift to agile working methods and frameworks since 2008
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation, Education, Retail, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Automotive.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management, Product Development, and Strategy.
Summary
Experienced freelance Agile Coach and Organizational Developer with over 20 years of experience in IT-related roles across various industries. Extensive hands-on experience in agile transformations, team development, coaching, and project management. Strong focus on sustainable process design, cultural change, and measurable value. Ready to deploy quickly, systemically grounded, with a clear exit strategy.
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Skills
Interim Assignments: Short On Staff In Agile Roles? Whether Scrum Master, Product Owner, Or Agile Coach, I Step In At Short Notice And Keep Your Projects Running. Covering Recruitment Phases, Parental Leave, Project Peaks Or Unexpected Absences: Minimal Ramp-Up Time, Maximum Continuity.
Reactivating Agile Structures: Agile Rituals Are Going Through The Motions, But Real Collaboration Is Missing? Or Are Unspoken Conflicts Lurking In The Air? Let'S Put The Elephant In The Room Back In The Zoo And Start Truly Working Together. I'Ll Take You From Fake Agility To Democratic Ways Of Working Where People Can Really Shape Things Instead Of Just Ticking Off Processes.
Start-Up Support: Your Start-Up Is Suddenly Growing Fast. Decisions Are Taking Weeks Instead Of Hours? Hiring A Full-Time Coach Is Not An Option? Combine And Scale Agile Structures With Entrepreneurial Spirit! Achieve Healthy Growth Without Losing Culture. Agile Expertise On Demand.
Team Starts & Teambuilding: New Teams Aren'T Gelling Fast Enough? I Guide Systematic Team Starts With Clear Structures: Shared Role Clarification, Solid Work Processes, And Binding Collaboration Rules. The Result: Teams That Are Productive From The First Sprint And Develop Real Team Spirit Instead Of Grinding Through The Process.
One-On-One Coaching: Facing A Career Crossroads? As A Certified Systemic Business Coach, I Support You In Structured Processes For Specific Challenges: Career Decisions, Tough Work Situations, Role Changes, Your Next Development Step. With Proven Methods, Clear Goals, And A Defined End - No Endless Talks, But Solution-Focused Support.
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Education
Werner von Siemens School
State-certified Technician in Data Processing; university of applied sciences entrance qualification · Technical College · Frankfurt, Germany
Telenorma GmbH
Communications Electronics Technician, specializing in telecommunications · Frankfurt, Germany
Einhardschule
Secondary school diploma · Seligenstadt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Systemic Business Coach
WINGS GmbH at Wismar University
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Steven is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Steven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Steven has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Steven has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Steven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Steven would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer, Product Owner Requirements Management, Scrum Master & Agile Coach.
Steven's most recent position is Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer at Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer.
In recent years, Steven has worked for Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer, Public Sector, Education, Finance and Real Estate Industry, and Automotive.
Steven is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Education, and Retail. Steven also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Automotive.
Steven is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Human Resources, and Project Management. Steven also has some experience in Product Development and Strategy.
Steven has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Automotive.
Steven has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources.
Steven attended Werner von Siemens School for Technical College.
Steven has 3 certificates. These include: Systemic Business Coach, PRINCE2 – Foundation and Practitioner, and Trainer Aptitude Examination (IHK).
The availability of Steven needs to be confirmed.
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