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"Deepti is not only certified and experienced, she has mature insight into the challenges of organizing a scrum team and has been a great leader for us. We will expand her role with us into two additional teams."
"Deepti joined our company at a critical time and took over a team that was really struggling. She not only got it organized and productive within a few sprints using her agile scrum master skills, she also took on a larger role as an overall program manager for the project. She was direct customer-facing for our largest and most complex and demanding client and handled many delicate and sensitive interactions and issues. She took a huge load off my plate and I will be forever grateful. I highly recommend Deepti. "
"Prompt response, great customer service."
Is what my clients say about me !
AGILE TRANSFORMATION SUCCESSES
• Infosys, Bangalore: Agile Coach for Cisco's 2 billion USD CUCM product transformation to Agile. Trained around 50 Engineers and team members over 5 batches. Coaching for over a year to Leadership and Engineers helping transform from a traditional waterfall organization to become high productivity Scrum Teams.
• Here Solutions India Private Limited, Mumbai: Training of around 40 engineers over 3 batches in Scrum and Kanban. Coached the Team for close to a year, setting new benchmark for productivity for the rest of the organization.
Let me take you through few of the common business problems:
1. You spend too much on development without getting any tangible results
2. Your project budget looks like a black hole constantly sucking in more money and people
3. Your team is moaning about not clear requirements and they build not the thing you wanted them to in the first place
4. It feels like you are firefighting all the time instead of delivering value to your customers
5. You want the processes in your company to work seamlessly and, ideally, automatically, instead there’s too much back and forth, a lot gets lost in translation and you have too many human errors
6. You want to focus on other business processes like marketing and sales, but instead, you constantly get pulled into software development
If you recognize yourself at least in one of those, then you’ve come to the right place! I'm the real deal when it comes to building software within budget.
Myself, Deepti Mehta is a smart and talented manager, well-versed in multiple agile methodologies and enthusiastic about working with them to build and improve your product.
I have over 17 years of Software Development and Project Management experience includes responsibilities such as Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Reporting & Documentation, and Client Relationship Management.
I do have 10 + years of exposure to agile with 8 years as a scrum master and agile project management. I am an expert in transforming teams from waterfall to agile and have successfully worked with known clients like Cisco, Here Solution Pvt Ltd, and P&G in their Agile Transformation journey with huge teams of 50+ FTE.
Profile Summary:
• Successfully executing migrations of non SAP datacentres to Azure Cloud as Cloud Migration Project Manager, driving end to end migrations.
• Adept in various Digital Marketing Techniques and driving traffic to your website.
• Evangelist of agile/scrum principles and methodology.
• Expert in people management, defining project scope, objectives, staffing, resources, and tracking deliverables, and ramping up projects within time, budget & quality parameters as per best practice guidelines.
• Assemble and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams both collocated and remote and geographically distributed teams
• Efficient organizer, motivator, team player, and a decisive leader with the ability to motivate teams to excel and win.
• Hiring and managing attrition.
• Perform resource allocations and workload assignments according to delivery requirements along with other stakeholders.
• Handling Change Management for support issues.
SKILL SET
• Project Managemen • Agile Principals • Time Management
• Tasking Meetings/Retrospectives • Team Building • Mentoring/Coaching • Iteration/Sprint Planning • Process Improvement • Communication
CERTIFICATIONS
SAFe Leading Agilist June 2021
Scrum Inc. SM June 2021
Scrum inc PO Jun 2021
PMI ACP May 2017
Agile Scrum Training Extensive Training from Infosys (Covers CSM syllabus- @21 Hrs app.)
Send me a note with a bit about your company, your track record, and your project. If it seems like a good fit, we’ll schedule a time to talk.
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You're leading through something hard. Maybe your organization is growing faster than your systems can keep up with. Maybe you're navigating a restructuring, a strategic pivot, or a merger that's left your team unsettled. Maybe the people dynamics just aren't working and nobody can quite put their finger on why. You know what needs to happen. Getting your team there is the hard part. That's where I come in.
I'm a Leadership and Executive Coach with 18+ years working inside organizations across energy, technology, finance, retail, construction, and professional services. I've coached C-suite leaders at JP Morgan, Bosch, Roche, and CVS. I work with founders, managers, senior executives, and entire teams because leadership challenges don't respect job titles.
And I bring something most coaches can't: I don't just work on the people. I work on the whole system around them. Goals, processes, workflows, technology adoption, and team dynamics, all together, because that's how businesses actually run.
What I work on:
Leading through change and growth
Most leaders are underprepared for how disorienting real change is for the people around them. I coach leaders to navigate uncertainty without losing their team's trust, maintain momentum when the ground is shifting, and bring people along instead of leaving them behind. Whether you're scaling, restructuring, or pivoting, I help you lead the transition in a way that actually holds.
Communication and team dynamics
Poor communication is almost never about saying the wrong words. It's about misaligned expectations, unclear accountability, unspoken tensions, and leaders who don't realize the signal they're sending. I work with leaders and teams to surface what's actually going on, reset how people interact, and build communication habits that make collaboration faster and less painful.
OKR and Goal Alignment
A team that doesn't know what it's working toward can't perform. I implement OKRs from executive alignment down to team-level action so everyone understands the priorities, how their work connects to them, and how to make decisions when things shift. Goals people actually use, not targets that collect dust.
Processes and systems
I find where work is breaking down and redesign it so things flow. Unclear ownership, inconsistent processes, duplicated effort, and bottlenecks that nobody has time to fix are all things I've fixed across dozens of organizations. The result is practical, sustainable ways of working that your team actually adopts and sticks to.
AI and technology adoption
Rolling out new tools and technology only works if your people actually change how they work. I've trained leaders and teams on AI and digital transformation at some of the largest corporations in America. I manage the human side of tech change so adoption actually happens, not just in the rollout plan, but in how people work every day.
Why this combination matters
Most coaches work on leadership in isolation. Most consultants fix processes without touching the people. Most change managers handle the rollout without building the capability to sustain it. I work across all of it because in a real organization, none of it is separate. When your people, your goals, your processes, and your systems are all pointing in the same direction, the results are completely different from fixing just one of them.
Results:
+40% employee engagement through coaching-led performance improvement
25% faster delivery after leadership alignment and OKR implementation
30-50% cycle time reduction through streamlined processes and ways of working
100+ leaders and teams coached across 6 industries over 18 years
Guided organizations through AI adoption, digital transformation, major restructurings, and rapid growth phases
Credentials:
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | OKR Coach | SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) | Lean Practitioner | 18+ years in-business experience
If you're ready to have a real conversation about what's not working, let's talk.
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With over 20+ years of IT and digital transformation experience, I have worked as a highly skilled Senior Digital Program Manager, SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technology Solution Manager, Agile Coach, and Business Analyst, partnering with leading global organizations such as IKEA Sweden, IBM Global, Decathlon IT, Cushman & Wakefield, Jumio Corporation, and more recently with Ragu AI on enterprise AI platform delivery.
I am also designated with the Top Talent badge on Upwork, placing me among the top 3% of freelancers, with 6,000+ hours of successful delivery across global clients and complex digital transformation programs.
I am proud to be a University Gold Medalist, blogger, and keynote speaker, and I bring strong expertise in managing complex, business-critical programs across domains, distributed teams, and multiple geographies. Over the years, I have been recognized multiple times as a star performer by C-suite stakeholders for my delivery leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to build alignment across business and technology teams.
I also bring solid hands-on experience across Gantt, ClickUp, Jira (including Advanced Roadmaps), Monday, Slack, and Confluence, with over 10 years of usage across enterprise delivery environments. On the technology side, I have worked closely with teams across Python, Java, React, and C++, and have also led delivery initiatives involving Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
Recent AI / Enterprise Delivery Experience
Ragu AI – Enterprise AI Platform Delivery
Most recently, I have been leading delivery and product operations for an enterprise AI platform focused on knowledge-grounded assistants and a multi-tenant SaaS architecture. My responsibilities include roadmap execution, sprint planning, engineering governance, stakeholder management, and cross-functional delivery across platform hardening, AI capabilities, DevOps, and customer onboarding initiatives. I have been driving the implementation of scalable AI workflows, enterprise integrations, delivery processes, and governance mechanisms to support secure, production-ready deployments and multi-client rollouts of AI-powered solutions.
Cushman & Wakefield – Digital Transformation / Product & Program Delivery
At Cushman & Wakefield, I have been involved in enterprise product and digital transformation initiatives, working closely with stakeholders on technology delivery, AI-led solution discussions, workflow/process improvements, roadmap planning, and execution governance. My work has included coordinating across business teams, engineering, and leadership to drive delivery alignment, streamline operational processes, and support the rollout of strategic product and technology initiatives in a complex enterprise environment.
Project Achievements
I am particularly proud of two major digital initiatives at Decathlon India, where I led the complete software engineering workflow and product rollout from scratch for Decathlon App and AllForSport.
Building a social network and sports engagement platform was new for Decathlon and represented an important step in their omnichannel transformation journey. The initiative involved significant ambiguity, evolving business requirements, and continuous prioritization of what would deliver the most impact. I played a key role in defining business requirements, creating use cases, right-scoping launches, managing Agile delivery, and coordinating with third-party integrators and support systems.
Over the course of one year, we successfully launched 4 major and 6 minor releases, delivering measurable business outcomes:
30% improvement in team lead time / productivity
10,000+ app downloads
Peak sales revenue of USD 30,000/day
App rating above 4.5
40,000+ registered users
30% repeat customers
1,000+ activities hosted on the platform
This was a significant milestone in Decathlon’s digital and online revenue journey, especially during the Covid period, as the company accelerated its transition toward scalable omnichannel and community-led digital experiences.
Across my career, I have consistently operated at the intersection of business strategy, product delivery, Agile execution, stakeholder management, and technology leadership. I am comfortable stepping into roles that require program setup, delivery governance, backlog and roadmap planning, client communication, process optimization, vendor coordination, and driving execution across globally distributed teams. My ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery execution allows me to quickly add value in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments.
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✔️ 4600+ hrs trusted by 60+ Upwork clients
✔️ Fractional COO & AI Operations Leader | Operational Transformation, Intelligent Automation, Scaling
✔️ 12+ years building and scaling technology companies - 50+ operational transformations from startups to Fortune 50
✔️ Founder of TrackMage (e-commerce logistics SaaS)
✔️ Lead Investor, Physical AI Europe Fund I
✔️ Currently architecting multi-agent AI systems and agentic workflows for two ventures
I build, fix, and scale the operational backbone of technology companies. Then I automate it with agents.
Are you a:
➡️ SaaS or software product company
➡️ marketing or development agency
➡️ e-commerce or logistics business
➡️ startup scaling past the founder-does-everything phase
➡️ company exploring AI transformation for your operations
Can you relate to some of the below?
❓ Your operations still run on manual processes, Slack messages, and tribal knowledge instead of documented systems
❓ You spend too much on development or delivery without getting tangible, predictable results
❓ Your project budget looks like a black hole — constantly sucking in more money and people
❓ You're firefighting all the time instead of delivering value to your customers
❓ You know AI could transform your operations but don't know where to start or how to deploy it safely
❓ Your founder/CEO is trapped in day-to-day operations instead of focusing on growth
If you recognize yourself in at least one of those, you've come to the right place.
WHAT I BRING:
🔧 OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
I design systems out of the right people, processes, and tools - then install the accountability structures that make them self-governing. SOPs, KPI dashboards, workflow automation, team structure, and governance that actually sticks. 50+ engagements, from solopreneur agencies to 125+ person enterprise teams.
🤖 AI-NATIVE OPERATIONS
I don't just consult on AI - I deploy it. Multi-agent workflows, automated customer support triage, AI-powered analytics, intelligent onboarding systems, and AI-driven research pipelines. Currently architecting agentic infrastructure for two ventures, including autonomous agent systems for development, support, and investor operations.
📊 CASE STUDIES:
Agency from Portland (Automated Dreams)
Transformed solopreneur operation into a scalable agency. Average project value: $3K → $15K (400% increase). Delivery cycle time cut by 40%. Owner still travels the world while teams deliver consistently.
"There are very few people that you can 100% trust, and Irina is one of them. Had I not hired Irina when I did, I'd not be surprised if our business had closed due to crumbling operations." — CEO
SaaS Company (Nimbus Web, San Francisco)
Led Agile transformation and operational redesign for a 20-person team. Reduced founder dependency by 60% — the CEO stepped out of daily operations entirely.
Enterprise Platform (Pfizer, London)
Operational delivery lead across two platform organizations (125+ people). Established cadences and governance that reduced delivery cycle time by 30% without adding headcount.
$1B+ Real Estate Firm (La Fayette Properties)
Fractional COO consulting. Assessed operational structure across acquisition, asset management, and investor relations. Designed systems to support scaling from 5,000 to 10,000+ homes.
What results can you expect?
🏆 Systematized, automated operations with clear ownership and accountability
🏆 Bottlenecks identified and eliminated - so you can reach the next level
🏆 Self-managing teams that free your time for needle-moving activities
🏆 AI-powered workflows that handle repetitive tasks, triage, and reporting automatically
Certifications:
SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified LeSS Practitioner
Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialist
NEXT STEP:
Let's see if we're a good fit. Contact me for a free 30-minute consultation.
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Companies start looking for a Chief of Staff when the business is growing, but execution isn’t keeping up. You have direction, you have priorities - but turning that into clear plans, ownership, and consistent follow-through is where things break down.
That’s where I step in - I work directly with founders and leadership teams to take strategy, and make it real across the business.
• Turning direction into clear plans and timelines
• Establishing ownership and accountability across teams
• Driving cross-functional execution without creating drag
• Surfacing risks early and bringing solutions, not just problems
I'm most effective when:
• Priorities exist, but don’t translate into execution
• Initiatives start strong but lose momentum
• The founder is the bottleneck for decisions and direction
• The business feels harder to run than it should
Within the first 30 days:
• Priorities stabilize and translate into execution
• Ownership is clear across key initiatives
• Work moves forward without constant escalation
• Leadership has visibility into what’s actually happening
My role is simple - bring structure, pace, and follow-through so the business can scale without all the chaos.
If that’s the gap you’re trying to close, we should talk.
Jim A.
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I'm a PMP-certified Project Manager, Agile Delivery Expert, and Workflow Automation Specialist with over 15 years of experience leading complex software, infrastructure, and data projects across fintech, healthcare, eCommerce, and public service sectors. I'm also an Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator and an Expert-Vetted freelancer on Upwork with a 100% Job Success rate. I help teams deliver faster by combining disciplined project execution, Agile coaching, and intelligent automation using tools like n8n, Jira, and the OpenAI API.
My work sits at the intersection of three disciplines:
✅ Project Management & Agile Delivery — I've led Agile transformations, coached cross-functional Scrum teams, and delivered programs ranging from post-acquisition technology integrations to federated AI healthcare platforms. Certifications include PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe 5 Agilist, SAFe 5 Scrum Master, and ICAgile Agile Coaching.
✅ Workflow Automation — I build n8n and Make automations for clients — AI-powered Slack triage bots, CRM integrations, content pipelines, order processing workflows, and more. I connect tools like HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Jira, Slack, OpenAI, Microsoft 365, and Notion into seamless, automated systems.
✅ Atlassian Administration — I'm Atlassian Certified in Jira and experienced with Jira Service Management, Confluence, and Tempo Timesheets. I configure workflows, permission schemes, dashboards, and automation rules to optimize how teams plan, track, and deliver work.
Whether I'm managing a 12-workstream post-acquisition integration, standing up a PMO, or automating a client's order pipeline end to end, I bring a people-first, results-driven mindset to every engagement.
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I'm a Program/Project Manager and PMO leader with 14+ years of experience driving enterprise-level digital transformation, ERP/CRM delivery, and program governance across EMEA, the U.S., Asia, and LATAM.
I step in when organizations need structure, control, and predictable delivery on complex, high-stakes initiatives — whether that means building a PMO from scratch, recovering a stalled program, or leading a full ERP/CRM implementation end to end.
I lead enterprise programs that are too important to fail and too complex to run without real governance.
I'm brought in when a program is too large, too political, or too far behind for ad hoc project management - and I'm measured by the same things your board is: delivery predictability, vendor accountability, and adoption.
What I bring to enterprise engagements:
- Program & Project Management - Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Waterfall, PRINCE2, and PMI-PMBOK, applied in hybrid models suited to each organization's maturity.
- PMO Setup & Governance - frameworks, KPIs, reporting cadences, RAID logs, steering committee materials, and risk/escalation management.
- ERP/CRM Implementation & Migration - SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage.
- Program Recovery & Stabilization - getting over-budget, behind-schedule, or high-risk initiatives back under control.
- Legacy System Modernization - migrating legacy platforms to modern cloud and low-code environments (e.g., Power Apps) with zero disruption to operations.
- Vendor & Multi-Stakeholder Coordination - managing delivery across multiple vendors and global, cross-functional teams.
- Process Optimization - Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), ISO 9001/14001/50001-aligned process redesign.
- Change Management - user adoption strategy, training design, and organizational readiness for large-scale change.
How I work:
- Diagnose - I start by reviewing your current program/PMO setup: governance gaps, risk exposure, reporting blind spots
- Stabilize - I put core controls in place fast: RAID logs, escalation paths, steering committee reporting, realistic timelines
- Deliver - I run the program or PMO day to day, with clear, jargon-free updates and full documentation your team can keep using after I'm gone
Track record:
- 100+ complex programs delivered, valued at over €250M
- 30–45% reduction in program delays
- Up to 40% improvement in system adoption post-go-live
- ERP/CRM migrations delivered across 4 continents
- €50M+ in cost savings generated over the past five years through process optimization
- $1M+/year in client savings through modernization and process redesign
- Consistent on-time, in-scope, on-budget delivery across industries including logistics, tech, retail, energy, and manufacturingdget delivery across industries including logistics, tech, retail, energy, and manufacturing
If you need someone who can walk into an enterprise steering committee on day one - not someone learning governance on your dime - that's the role I play. I respond within hours, not days, because enterprise timelines don't wait.
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With over 15 years of experience in Agile transformation, project management, and implementing tailored solutions for diverse teams, I help product and service organizations streamline operations, project management, and product delivery. I support embracing modern work practices like Scrum, Kanban, and Lean with the help of Jira, Jira Service Management, and other Atlassian eco-system tools. I blend traditional project management with agile frameworks. Since 2015, I have also been configuring Atlassian's Jira and Jira Service Management as an Atlassian Consultant who supports digital businesses in adjusting processes and having robust tools in place for projects and product planning, development, and delivery.
With Atlassian's Jira and Jira Service Management, I provide the following services: Configure Jira workflows, permissions, projects, boards, fields, and more Design and manage complex Jira boards for efficient project management - Scrum, Kanban, and Hybrid configurations followed by process analysis and management challenges Design and configure custom Jira Dashboards that show KPIs, OKRs, and performance Provide comprehensive training and team onboarding for Jira Software Configure Jira Service Management with Customer Service Desk Tailor Jira Workflows to meet specific business requirements and figure out optimized processes for work Configure Tempo Timesheets, Rich Filter gadgets, Time in Status, Custom Charts for Jira and other 3rd party apps that extend Jira Software and Jira Service Management Design and deliver training sessions about agile ways of working, agile software development and modern ITSM practices.
I’ve helped many teams in different industries, timezones, nationalities, through agile practices, facilitating effective communication between the team members, and ensuring that tasks are well-defined and completed while monitoring the progress of the project and providing guidance to team members to enable them to quickly identify problems and create solutions to proactively solve them using the Agile tools and techniques which made me an expert in Agile methodologies, team formation, and workflow mapping, backlog refinement, planning, committing the team to be working together effectively, and within the scope of the project to ensure that deadlines are met.
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**Book a 30-minute discovery call.**
I'll analyse your current delivery system, identify the top 3 bottlenecks, and provide a custom action plan — whether we work together or not.
My commitment: If I can't add immediate value, I'll tell you. If I can, I'll show you exactly how.
I turn chaotic delivery systems into predictable, high-performing flows for software and data teams at scale.
Senior Delivery Leader at BBC | Accredited Kanban Trainer | 10+ years optimising engineering delivery across tech, public sector & manufacturing
🌏 GLOBAL SERVICE: Open for work across US (EST/PST) and Asia Pacific (APAC) time zones.
💎 What I Deliver
1️⃣ Kanban System Design & Flow Optimisation
• Design custom Kanban systems tailored to your team's workflow
• Implement flow metrics (cycle time, throughput, WIP) that actually drive decisions
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks causing delays
• Set up visual management systems for transparency
• Train teams on sustainable flow practices
• Establish feedback loops for continuous improvement
📈 Results Delivered:
• 247% increase in bug resolution throughput at Microsoft — accelerating time-to-market for stable features.
• 27% reduction in cycle time (meaning predictable, shorter delivery lead times) + 35% improvement in user-story throughput — delivering more value, faster
• 85% reduction in pipeline runtimes, freeing 15,000+ engineering hours/year across 9 teams
• Standardised Agile governance and risk management frameworks at BBC Data Operations
2️⃣ Agile Delivery Transformation & Coaching
• Design Scrum/Kanban hybrid systems that work in the real world
• Implement sprint cadences and ceremonies that add value (not theatre)
• Coach Product Owners and Scrum Masters on effective practices
• Build product backlogs and roadmaps aligned to business outcomes
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder alignment
• Create governance frameworks for scaling Agile across teams
• Train teams on continuous improvement mindsets
My Approach:
I don't do "Agile by the book." I design pragmatic delivery systems that balance process with reality — no unnecessary ceremony, no waste.
3️⃣ Project Management Tool Implementation & Migration
• Configure Jira Cloud, Azure DevOps, Confluence for optimal workflow
• Migrate teams from legacy tools to modern platforms without disruption
• Build automations and integrations (Slack, reporting tools, etc.)
• Design board structures that match how your team actually works
• Create SOPs and documentation for tool adoption
• Onboard teams and ensure stakeholder alignment
4️⃣ Data Platform & Cloud Delivery Leadership
• Lead complex data platform and cloud migration programs
• Manage dependencies across engineering, data science, and infrastructure teams
• Design delivery frameworks for distributed/remote teams
• Implement risk management and escalation protocols
• Drive stakeholder communication and executive reporting
🧰 Tools I'm Expert In:
Jira • Confluence • Azure DevOps • Miro • Mural • Slack • MS Project
Background:
I currently lead delivery at BBC (Data Operations). Previously led Microsoft's Azure HPC/Supercomputer Programme and managed multi-million dollar (over $25M) programmes for enterprise clients including Rolls-Royce, BP, and JCB. I know how to navigate complexity, politics, and technical constraints.
🎯 Who I Work Best With
• Software/SaaS companies — with 20-200 engineers struggling with unpredictable delivery
• Data platform teams — drowning in dependencies and slow feedback loops
• Engineering leaders — tired of "Agile theatre" and want real flow improvements
• Scale-ups — transitioning from startup chaos to sustainable delivery systems
• Cloud/DevOps teams — needing performance optimization and CI/CD improvements
🎓 Credentials & Certifications
• KANBAN UNIVERSITY (AKT, KCP, KMP):
Accredited Kanban Trainer, Coaching Professional, Management Professional
• PROFESSIONAL SCRUM & PRODUCT (PSM I, PSM II, CSPO):
Certified as both a Scrum Master (I & II) and a Product Owner, Scrum Better with Kanban (SBK).
• SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK (SAFe®):
Certified across multiple roles including Agilist, Scrum Master, POPM, Advanced Scrum Master, and DevOps Practitioner.
• AGILE COACHING AND FACILITATION (ICAgile):
Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) and Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF).
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
PRINCE2® (Foundation, Practitioner & Agile) and AgilePM® (Foundation & Practitioner).
• TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Prompt Engineering, and Generative AI for PMs (PMI).
Let's talk flow.
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Operations & Executive Consultant, Business Analyst, Product Manager & Business Management Consultant with 15+ years leading £50k–£100m projects in finance, healthcare, SaaS, retail, public sector. Strategy, GTM, BPMN, SOPs - clarity that ships.
I help organisations gain clarity fast - working as an Operations & Executive Consultant, Business Analyst, Product Manager, Project Manager, Business Management & Operations specialist, Business Management Consultant, Management Consultant, and Business Manager.
I deliver strategy, GTM structure, and predictable delivery.
I blend strategy with hands-on execution: process mapping, process improvement, business systems, SOPs, and delivery frameworks - covering business process design, operational alignment, GTM readiness, and product delivery.
As a Leadership Coach and Executive Coach, I help founders and managers strengthen leadership, communication, and process ownership.
As an IT Startup Guide, I support enterprises and startups with roadmaps, business plans, GTM strategies, and SOPs that scale.
🎯 What I actually do
- Operations & Executive Consulting - operating models, C-level advisory, scale-readiness
- Business Analyst, IT Business Analyst & Business Management Consultant work
- Product Manager - discovery, roadmap delivery, user stories, stakeholder alignment
- Business management, business operations & strategy execution
- Process mapping, business process redesign, BPMN diagrams & business systems optimisation
- SOP creation, GTM plans, operating models & organisational workflows
- Project Manager across Agile & Waterfall - full lifecycle
- Leadership development as a Leadership Coach, Executive Coach & Executive Consultant
- Digital transformation guidance as an IT Startup Guide
- Operations support as a Business Manager, Operations Manager & Operations Consultant
- Executive Virtual Assistance for founders and C-level
- UX/Service design, roadmap planning, requirement analysis & documentation
- Cross-functional team leadership (2–10 people, onshore/offshore)
⚙️ How I deliver
- Turn strategy into execution with frameworks, processes & GTM steps
- Rebuild business processes end-to-end for predictable delivery
- Map requirements into BRDs, HLD/LLD, SOPs, user stories & playbooks
- Redesign business systems & operations for cross-team alignment
- Drive product delivery as a Product Manager — discovery to launch
- Guide teams as a Leadership Coach, Executive Consultant & operational partner
- Advise early-stage teams as an IT Startup Guide
- Hands-on ownership as a Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst & Operations Consultant
🌍 Industries
Tech, finance, healthcare, energy, education, government, retail, eCommerce, SaaS, pharmaceuticals, logistics - £50k pilots to £100m digital programmes across UK, US, EU, Africa & Asia.
🏆 Highlights
- 174 global digital launches supporting $3.6bn in revenue
- Operational redesigns for global enterprises as a Business Manager, Executive Consultant & Operations Consultant
- SOPs, BCDR documentation & compliance frameworks for regulated sectors
- Transformation reviews for AstraZeneca, BP & HMCTS
- Founders and CTOs supported as IT Startup Guide, Product Manager & strategic operations partner
💡 Why clients choose me
I combine multiple senior roles that companies usually hire separately: Executive Consultant, Operations Consultant, Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Manager, Business Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Product Manager, Project Manager,
Online Business Manager, Business Management Consultant, Management Consultant, Content Writer, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, Executive Virtual Assistant, Leadership Coach, Life Coach, Executive Coach, Career Coach, IT Startup Guide - plus a Strategy, GTM, BPMN, SOPs, roadmap delivery, operating models, business process design,requirements, user stories, process improvement, stakeholder management, leadership training & capability building expert across finance, healthcare, SaaS, retail & public sector.
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