MA (Political Science) , MSC (Information Technology) , MBA (Finance)
I am inspired by technology that simplifies complexity and empowers people to perform at their best. I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring emerging AI trends, and designing systems that blend innovation with reliability. Outside of work, I , passionate about reading tech strategy books, cycling, and contributing to Agile and DevOps communities that promote continuous learning and collaboration.
Exceptional 12+ year career spanning Release Train Engineering, Agile Program Management, and AI-driven DevOps transformation across global enterprises such as Atos, Conduent, and CitiFinancial. Recognized as a thought leader in SAFe 6.0 and intelligent automation, he has successfully orchestrated enterprise-scale Agile Release Trains (ARTs) of over 200 members, achieving 99.9% SLA compliance and improving program predictability from 65% to 88%. Under his leadership, teams delivered innovation rates 40% above benchmarks while cutting time-to-market by 30%. He pioneered initiatives such as the AI-powered Release Orchestration Bot, Predictive Risk Modeling Dashboard, and Digital Twin of ART, each delivering over 200% ROI and transforming operational efficiency.
His leadership excellence has been acknowledged through multiple performance awards, including Best Agile Transformation Champion (Atos, 2023) and Innovation Excellence Award (Conduent, 2021). He has also been commended for AI/ML Implementation Leadership in predictive analytics and intelligent automation. Throughout his career, David has mentored numerous RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners, consistently elevating team engagement scores (eNPS +47) and driving measurable business impact through disciplined Agile governance, servant leadership, and strategic innovation.
I specialise in driving continuous value delivery by leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within large-scale, complex organisations. My core strengths include:
Facilitation: Skilled in guiding ARTs to success by facilitating key ceremonies (PI Planning, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt) while fostering collaboration across teams.
Cross-functional Leadership: Proven ability to coordinate across multiple teams (development, QA, ops) to ensure alignment with business goals and technical roadmaps.
Continuous Improvement: Champion of Lean and Agile principles, driving process improvements and removing impediments to enhance team productivity.
Risk Management: Expert at identifying risks early and mitigating them with transparent communication and proactive problem-solving.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress, metrics, and challenges.
Coaching and Mentoring: Experienced in coaching teams on Agile best practises, nurturing an environment of self-organization and accountability.
I bring a results-oriented mindset, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle ambiguity, making me an ideal fit to drive successful releases and deliver impactful results.
