It takes a mix of deep subject matter expertise, dedication and an unswerving passion to become a skilled CST. And that’s what these three CSTs have in common…besides the fact that they all are on KnowledgeHut’s panel of experienced CSTs!
Based in UK, Iain McKenna has a wealth of experience in agile consulting and coaching and has spearheaded many global organisations in their agile journey. He has facilitated organisational change in many global corporates; helping them create high-quality value-added products with a sharp focus on innovation and lean processes. Among the organisations he has worked with are United Health, BBC, Cisco and BSkyB.
You can connect with Iain at https://uk.linkedin.com/in/iainmckenna
Kiran Thakkar’s CSM workshops are always fully booked well ahead of time…ample testimony to his popularity as a much sought-after CST. His hands-on sessions use real-life case studies and practical examples, and he shares with his students personal insights that he has collected over the years. Genuine Scrum expertise and an ability to engage students from start to finish make his classes truly worthwhile. Kiran has worked in companies like Siemens Medical Solutions and Aon, and is associated as an adjunct faculty at Penn State Great Valley, DeVry/Keller University, and the University of Phoenix.
Kiran is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/pub/kiran-thakkar-mba-cst/1/256/626
Heitor Roriz Filho is a true believer in Agile, and has successfully applied Scrum practices in several non-software projects, getting unprecedented success. He has been associated with cutting-edge companies like Itautec-Philco SA, DaimlerChrysler AG, Fraunhofer Institut, FPF (Fundação Paulo Feitoza), Siemens Mobile and others.
Together with Everton Michels, Heitor has co-authored a study that analyses the use of knowledge creation as a way to help service organizations perform better through enhanced motivation of their employees.
Heitor can be reached at https://br.linkedin.com/in/hroriz
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