Aarron Thornton
About
Aarron Thornton
(be) Agile. Transform. Create. Innovate. These words guide my mind-set and approach in the business world and allow me to adapt within a variety of environments, teams and structures. They are the foundation of my nearly 30 years in the Financial and Telecommunications industries and 15+ years working in software project delivery. My training and knowledge combined with my skills and experience with agile and waterfall frameworks ensure superior leadership and transformational results.
I currently work for a leading financial institution in Canada, helping lead the transformation from waterfall to agile. My days are mostly spent coaching Scrum Teams, managers and leaders, while working with other agile enthusiasts and coaches to better our agile practices. I also provide training on various Agile fundamentals, practices and techniques...including applying these in non-traditional environments.
Previously, I particpated in transforming two other banks from waterfall to agile. There I coached multiple teams, trained both individuals and teams, actively played the role of the Scrum Master on the very first Pilot Scrum team, coached and guided executives in agile practices and behaviours for leaders, created and opined on enterprise changes to support agility, among other things. I have been an occasional speaker at conferences, events and meetups in various industries.
Trying new things and finding better ways to work is my mantra. Please reach out if you want to chat agile or are interested in finding out more about me.
Experience and services
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Career history
- 2017-10-30 - present - TD (Transformation Coach / Managing Agile Coach)
- 2006-01-09 - 2011-12-16 - RBC (SPM)
- 2012-01-01 - 2014-03-31 - World Traveller (World Traveller)
- 2014-04-01 - 2017-01-06 - RBC (Agile Coach / ScrumMaster)
- 2017-01-16 - 2017-10-13 - BMO (Agile Coach)