Hi, I'm abhishek patel - Scrum Master at Damen Shipyards (via TCS)
I am driven by the challenge of making large-scale delivery actually work. I thrive in complex environments where I can blend technical architecture with people-focused coaching to remove hidden obstacles.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Successfully coordinated multi-team delivery for 40+ engineers at Rabobank using Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS).
Currently optimizing agile delivery workflows for high-complexity projects within the global shipyard sector.
Can help teams diagnose and dismantle organizational friction that prevents effective technical delivery.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Agile Delivery
Spent years mastering Scrum and Kanban frameworks within major banking institutions like HSBC.
✦ Banking-Tech
✦ Scrum-Mastery
Organizational Transformation
Transitioned to lead large-scale, multi-team Agile programs at Rabobank, specializing in LeSS.
✦ LeSS
✦ Scaled-Agile
Strategic Agile Leadership
Current focus on driving operational excellence and technical maturity in shipyard digital operations.
✦ Operations-Lead
✦ Systems-Thinking
💪🏻 Superpowers
Systems Friction Surgeon
Diagnostics and repair for broken delivery ecosystems
✦ Identifies and eliminates systemic bottlenecks preventing team velocity
✦ Translates complex technical architectures into manageable agile cadences
✦ Transforms siloed engineering departments into high-output value streams
Multi-Team Harmonizer
Orchestrating large-scale coordination with precision
✦ Leads multi-country cohorts exceeding 40 engineers using LeSS frameworks
✦ Facilitates cross-functional collaboration between data and risk squads
✦ Maintains high morale across distributed teams in complex banking environments
Technical Process Catalyst
Bridging the gap between code and compliance
✦ Balances sprint retrospectives with hands-on Azure DevOps pipeline reviews
✦ Integrates regulatory requirements directly into agile delivery life cycles
✦ Mentors engineers on self-organizing technical workflows and best practices
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring advanced agile transformation patterns used in non-traditional engineering sectors.
✦ Connecting with peers to debate how to scale Scrum without losing team autonomy.
✦ Identifying collaborative opportunities that blend high-level strategy with deep technical execution.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring junior Scrum Masters on navigating complex organizational politics.
✦ Auditing existing delivery pipelines to identify and resolve systemic friction points.
✦ Sharing practical tactics for maintaining psychological safety in high-pressure financial environments.
I would love your help on
✦ Insight into emerging trends for agile delivery within the global maritime industry.
✦ Connecting with leaders who have successfully transitioned legacy systems to cloud-native stacks.
✦ Advice on evolving from an Agile Coach into a broader organizational design consultant.