Colin Bird
RippleRock
Although best known for my long association with Scrum, I love everything Lean, Agile and Kanban. I get a buzz out of catalysing new ideas, collaboration, creativity and innovation to engage the full potential of teams and leadership. Since 2005, I have been assisting organisations wrestle with the challenges of retaining agility as the scale of the challenge moves beyond a single team. My experience spans many different sectors and involves a broad spectrum of organisational elements, including strategy, budgeting, portfolio management, leadership, team design and engineering at scale. I enjoy using my hard-won years of team and senior leadership experience to help others. I am an Agile coach and consultant, a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) Trainer for the Scrum Alliance.
Experience
Colin Bird is a distinguished technical and commercial leader in the IT industry with a career spanning over 30 years, dedicating two decades to software development. He's known for his passion in enhancing software delivery throughout its lifecycle and for his contributions to the Agile community, including scaling Agile techniques for large-scale programs. As the former CTO of Conchango and Global Head of Agile at EMC Consulting, Colin has played a pivotal role in shaping Agile practices. Founding RippleRock, he aimed to drive significant improvements in software development capabilities. Beyond his professional life, Colin is a devoted father, an avid cyclist, and engages in various sports and hobbies. His work in the Agile Monday Rhein-Neckar User Group showcases his commitment to the Agile community.
Personal Interests: Outside of his professional endeavors, Colin is a devoted father who enjoys spending ample time with his family. He is also an avid cyclist, finding both challenges and inspiration while on two wheels.
Community Involvement: Colin's commitment to the Agile community is evident in his active role as a co-organizer of the Agile Monday Rhein-Neckar User Group, where he continues to engage with and contribute to the community that has significantly influenced his professional journey.
Certifications
Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner
Certified Agile Leadership
Certified Scrum Master
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner
Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster
