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Skills
Agile Methods
Agile, Transformation, Kanban, Scrum, SAFe, Lean Portfolio, Product Ownership, Product Management, Facilitation, Business Agility, Org. Change, Systems Thinking
DevOps
DevOps Culture, DevOps Implementation, Value Streams, CI/CD, Everything as Code, Test Automation
Leadership & Strategy
Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Governence, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Agile Project and Delivery Management
Tools
Jira, Confluence, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Git, GitLab, Package Management, Containerization, Deployment Tools, Testing Tools, SecOps, Cloud
Languages
English
Native
German / Swiss-German
Native
French
Business fluent
Certifications
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ICP - Agile Certified Professional
June 2016
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ICP - Agile Team Facilitation
September 2016
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ICP - Agile Coaching
December 2016
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ICP - Enterprise Product Ownership
September 2017
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ICP - Delivery at Scale
September 2017
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ICP - Agile Product Ownership
July 2018
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ICP - Implementing DevOps
April 2019
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ICP - Foundations of DevOps
July 2019
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ICP - Agile Test Automation
May 2021
ICAGile
ICP - Agile Project and Delivery Management
May 2021
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ICP - Lean Portfolio Management
March 2023
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ICP - Product Management
May 2023
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ICP - Leading with Agility
December 2023
IC Agile
ICP - Systems Coaching
October 2024
IC Agile
IC Agile Certified Instructor
I am an ICAgile certified instructor on the certified courses above as well.
Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist
2025-09-19
SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
OKR Coach Certificate
2026-06-05
Workpath Academy
Interests
World Exploration: My journey has taken me to live in Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Australia. With my family of six I use every opportunity to explore the diverse cultures and landscapes of Europe in our campervan.
Hands-On Creativity: I have a passion for DIY projects, having personally built and renovated several homes. This hobby allows me to channel my creativity and attention to detail into something that is away from screens.
Coffee Connoisseur: Enthusiastic about coffee, I enjoy roasting my own beans and mastering the art of brewing the perfect Flat White.
Andreas van der Gugten
Agile Expert | DevOps | Business Agility Coach
Summary
With a strong technical foundation and extensive experience in project and change management, I have successfully led Agile transformations across Education, Finance, Logistics, Government, and Software Development. My work spans Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the USA, giving me a global perspective on agility in diverse business environments.
I am passionate about empowering individuals and teams, fostering high-performing, autonomous groups that excel through iterative and reflective approaches. My goal is to maximize value efficiently and effectively, ensuring sustainable agility. My unique blend of Swiss precision and American ingenuity drives my creative, solution-oriented mindset, always complemented by a dynamic, people-first approach.
Experience
AgileSwiss LLC
Switzerland
CEO
August 2021 – Present
Leading coaching, facilitation, and training in a wide range of Agile and DevOps topics. Currently collaborating with Skyguide and Romande Energie to enhance agility within their organizations.
Skills Development Group
USA / EU / IND / SGP
Agile Coach & Facilitator
August 2021 – Present
Delivering ICAgile training, coaching, and workshop facilitation across the USA, Europe, India, and Singapore. Engaged in both public courses and tailored in-house programs for major clients, including Standard Chartered Bank, Swift, Booz Allen Hamilton, New York State, and others.
Skyguide
Switzerland
Agile Coach (50%)
April 2022 – June 2023
As an Enterprise Agile Coach, I played a key role in driving the SAFe transformation within Skyguide’s Agile Transformation Team. My contributions included:
• Leading large-scale agile change initiatives across the organization.
• Conducting management workshops to promote Agile methodologies.
• Supporting the onboarding of new teams into Agile Release Trains.
• Collaborating with the internal Release Train Engineer and a team of expert coaches to refine agile practices and enhance SAFe implementation.
My work helped reinforce agility and drive continuous improvement in a complex, safety-critical environment.
Software Education Holdings Ltd.
New Zealand & Australia
GROUP CIO, AGILE COACH & FACILITATOR
July 2018 – July 2021
As Group CIO and Agile Coach, I played a dual role in both strategic leadership and Agile transformation across multiple organizations.
Agile Coach & Facilitator:
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Trained and coached technical and non-technical teams across diverse industries.
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Guided organizations in Agile and DevOps adoption, ensuring sustainable transformations.
Group CIO:
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Managed budgeting, planning, and daily technical operations across all regions.
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Led the rapid transformation to live online training in response to COVID-19, deploying large-scale changes in delivery methods and technology to meet evolving client needs.
Key Engagements Across Regions:
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Australia: Queensland Government, Queensland Parliament, Australian Government, Telstra, Flight Centre, Auto & General, Curtin University, Synergy, Suncorp, Optus
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New Zealand: Auckland University of Technology, Meridian Energy, New Zealand Police, NZ Transport Agency
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Singapore: Oracle, Prudential, Standard Chartered Bank, DBS, GovTech
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United States: Booz Allen Hamilton
This role demonstrated my ability to drive agility, foster innovation, and lead large-scale organizational change, impacting industries globally.
Radford Software Ltd.
New Zealand
DevOps Manager & Agile Coach
September 2014 – July 2018
Initially hired as a Client Services Manager, my role quickly evolved to include Agile Coaching and DevOps Management as I led the company’s Agile transformation.
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Agile & DevOps Leadership:
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Spearheaded the adoption of Agile methodologies, ensuring seamless integration into company workflows.
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Managed CI/CD pipelines, optimizing deployment efficiency and system stability.
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Led a team overseeing internal systems, training, and documentation to support development and operations.
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Supervised the development of mobile applications, aligning technical innovations with business needs.
This role was a major turning point, reinforcing my ability to drive Agile transformation and technological advancements in a fast-paced environment.
ISO Ltd.
New Zealand
Application Specialist / Deployment & Delivery Team Lead
September 2013 – September 2014
Started as an Application Specialist, managing the company’s in-house Resource Management System, and later advanced to Deployment & Delivery Team Leader.
Application Specialist:
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Acted as Product Owner, trainer, and project manager for the nationwide rollout of a custom-built system.
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Led user training and ensured smooth system implementation across multiple sites.
Deployment & Delivery Team Lead:
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Managed service delivery, IT procurement, and application deployment.
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Led the support team, ensuring system reliability and performance.
This phase of my career highlighted my technical versatility and leadership, successfully managing complex IT rollouts and deployments.
DB Schenker Schweiz AG
Switzerland
Project and Application Manager
June 2010 – September 2013
In my dual role as Project Manager and Application Specialist, I led the nationwide rollout of a third-party warehouse management system across all Swiss branches, ensuring seamless implementation and integration.
Project Leadership & System Implementation:
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Trained internal staff to efficiently adopt and utilize the new system.
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Worked closely with the Contract Logistics team to ensure smooth operations.
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Led software customization efforts, tailoring the system to meet individual client requirements.
Vendor & Enhancement Management:
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Acted as the primary liaison with the software vendor, overseeing all enhancement requests.
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Ensured continuous system improvements, aligning the software with operational needs.
This role demonstrated my ability to manage complex software projects, collaborate across departments, and drive digital transformation through customized solutions and strategic implementation.
Earlier Roles
Switzerland
Technical Documentation & Process Engineering
March 2002 – June 2010
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Self Employed: Provided technical documentation services (July 2008 - June 2010).
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Capital Group Companies: Investment Technology Support Specialist II, managing software rollouts and IT support (January 2005 - June 2008).
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Honda Suisse SA: Deployment Specialist, led Windows XP rollout project (September 2004 - December 2004).
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University of the Nations: IT Infrastructure Manager, managed IT systems and provided international support while freelancing in training and communication (March 2002 - September 2004).
Education
University of Waikato
2018-02-01 - 2021-10-12
Management Studies
Eduard Spranger Schule
1997-01-01 - 2000-08-01
Political and Industrial Economics - Business Accountancy - English