Erika Flora

Erika Flora, CSP-SM, CSP-PO is an experienced Strategic Advisor, instructor, and Agile Coach across a variety of industries and sectors. She started her career as a Microbiologist turned Project Manager and has always had a passion for improving how companies manage work, deliver great products and services, and better serve their customers.  In 2006, she founded BEYOND20, an IT consulting, training, and software development company based on Scrum and other “best practice” frameworks.  Erika works with global organizations as an IT Service Management and Agile/Scrum consultant, instructor, and coach.  Over the years, she led several successful enterprise software implementation projects and helped organizations find success with their IT transformation efforts.  Erika holds a Masters Degree in Microbiology from the University of Florida and served as an adjunct professor of Project Management for San Diego State University (SDSU).  She is a skilled blogger, presenter, and the author of, “Demystifying Agile, Scrum, and IT Service Management”.  She is an avid supporter of women in technology, and BEYOND20 is a frequent sponsor of STEM events.  When she’s not at work or on social media (@erikaflora), you may find her performing with her indie improv troupe, Swoonface.”