Kevin Fleischer

Kevin Fleischer

During my time at Chemnitz UT I spent lots of time exploring interesting IT topics like artificial intelligence, computer grafics and developed complex applications in my free time or during my work for AMD Student Taskforce at Chemnitz UT. This created my interest in software architecture.

I applied for a practical training at IBM Germany in 2006 where I worked closely with a project in the automotive sector. This training was extended until my hire in 2008.

Starting 2008 I was working in big and complex waterfall projects, where I could observe the typical waterfall problems. I first recognized SCRUM in mid 2011. I then read through internet ressources and watched several talks of Jeff and Ken and everything I could find regarding SCRUM. I searched for agile projects at IBM and since autumn 2011 I never looked back and only worked in agile projects. The first agile project followed a SCRUM like approach. I could study how diviations from SCRUM would create specific problems. This enabled me to understand the details of SCRUM and why you should start as close to the Scrum Guide as possible.

In Februar 2013 I attended the SCRUM Master certification course lead by Jeff Sutherland in Munich, which led to my SCRUM Master certification. Currently I help organizations to transition into agile management models, away from top down, big upfront design approaaches. My IT interests next to SCRUM are regarding Software Architecture, Clean Code and Testable Code. I work as a Scrum Master and use my background as a SW dev to help my teams understand the benefits of clean code and the craftsmanship approach.