Dan Sulzinger

Evangelist/Enterprise Agile Coach, Agile Architect, Certified SAFe Certification Course Instructor/Scrum Instructor/SAFe Black-Belt Instructor @Agile Coaches Corner

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Dan Sulzinger is a highly experienced and certified Agile Coach at Agile Coaches Corner. He is an expert in Agile Architecture and holds multiple certifications including SAFe Certification Course Instructor, Scrum Instructor, and SAFe Black-Belt Instructor. His role as an Evangelist allows him to promote Agile methodologies and principles within the organization, contributing to its overall efficiency and productivity. His vast knowledge and expertise make him a valuable asset in guiding teams towards Agile transformation and in fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Work Background

Agile Coaching Enterprise Agile Coach, Supply Chain Enterprise Architect, SAFe Black Belt Instructor

Mar. 2024United States• Introducing Agile practices to teams new to Agile • Evangelizing Agile benefits and getting buy-in from stakeholders • Developing and delivering Agile training programs • Scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and departments • Coaching leaders and executives on Agile transformation strategies • Implementing Agile metrics and measurement systems

CapgeminiEnterprise Agile Coach, Certified SAFe Instructor, Enterprise Architect, Managing Consultant

Oct. 2020 - Mar. 2024United StatesPromoted as an Evangelist for Agile practices, encouraging a change in thinking across the organization that resulted in a 10% - 15% decrease in project durations and a 20% improvement in team performance. Co-Facilitator weekly live 30-minute podcast – Tech Thursday – Introducing new Technology or Soft Skills to the Americas SBU - averaged 750+ attendees weekly. Co-Facilitator – The Dan and Kelly Show – week one-hour live podcast - Discussing Topics of the Week – average 1,000+ attendees weekly plus groupies. Achieved SAFe Black Belt Instructor status, recognized as exceptional SAFe Instructor, by Scaled Agile rated 4.99/5.00 consistently by students globally. Led the training and adoption of SAFe Frameworks using SAFe Certification Courses, led to a 50% growth in course registrations and a 40% increase in certification rates. Spearheaded the transformation of the enterprise into an Agile culture, leading to a 30% improvement in project delivery and a 20% boost in client satisfaction scores. Managed the effective implementation of a Global Distance Learning program, leading a team of 20 instructors, which led to a 40% improvement in employee involvement and a 25% increase in course completion rates. Created and delivered advanced certification courses, reaching over 1000 employees worldwide with 95% success rate, leading to about $4 million more revenue and 7.4% higher employee retention annually. Facilitated workshops and guided learning for 100’s of Agile CoP members, CG Americas SAP SBU. Led Agile Initiative for Americas SAP SBU, appointed Agile SPOC with Goal: 100% Agile Aware/35% Agile Certified 2021 - 2024 Facilitated Managerial Excellence Programs Quarterly, 5,000 employees each session, supporting the adoption of “GetSuccess HR Performance Management system” from 2022 - 2024. Facilitated Opening and Closing Ceremonies for Global Connected Manager Program Monthly, for cohorts ranging in size from 1,200 – 5,000 (Harvard/Capgemini Developed Program) monthly.

CapgeminiAgile Coach/Supply Chain Solution Architect/Scrum Master / Enterprise Architect (Mentoring)

Oct. 2020 - Mar. 2024Tampa, Florida• Led global strategic planning initiatives and digital transformations; achieved increase in revenue through supply chain optimization. • Facilitated agile ceremonies and helped teams remove impediments to deliver value 30% faster. • Introducing Agile practices to teams new to Agile, the Concepts of Servant Leadership, value and benefit of cross-training agile teams • Mentored and trained 3 junior Scrum Masters, helping them earn their SSM certification and advance their careers. • Evangelizing Agile benefits and getting buy-in from stakeholders.

CapgeminiIBP Solution Architect – Demand Management/Agile Coach

Jan. 2023 - Oct. 2023Tampa, Florida• Led complex multi-platform integration projects, resulting in a 25% reduction in data architecture costs and a 30% increase in compliance and governance effectiveness. • Scaling Agile practices across 15 cross functional teams and 12 departments • Coaching leaders and executives on Agile transformation strategies • Implementing Agile metrics and measurement systems using OKR’s for 15 teams

Independent ConsultantEnterprise Agile Coach, Supply Chain Enterprise Architect, SAFe Black Belt Instructor

Dec. 2019 - Oct. 2020• Coaching leaders and executives on Agile transformation strategies • Implementing Agile metrics and measurement systems • Implemented Data Architecture and governance frameworks, driving compliance and process efficiencies, sponsorship, and maturity adoption. Provide functional SAP expertise/experience to facilitate business process automation transition. Develop work plans, manage daily scrum meeting, and coordinate project team activities with Intrigo team members both on-site and offshore. Estimate project skill requirements; work with resource deployment managers to identify appropriate resources. Communicate status and vision to client management and stakeholders. Responsible for the Integrated Business and Demand Planning business track in the Supply Chain Management Projects. Lead the S&OP process assessment meetings and drive continuous improvement in the for mat and mechanics of the S&OP process.

BristleconeAdvisory Enterprise Architect /Advisory SAP APO/IBP Solution Architect/ Agile Coach

Mar. 2019 - Dec. 2019United States, South AmericaImproved material procurement processes at various sites by leading Supply Chain Initiative, which reduced inventory in stores by 15% and increased inventory turnover from 1.2 to 5.3. Led enterprise Agile coaching efforts and facilitated SAFe Certification courses; elevated teams’ throughput by 30% and mentored countless professionals in Agile methodologies. Increased delivery on schedule from 60% to 95% by training teams on Agile methods for estimating and planning. Assess project risk by identifying challenges in execution. Help with pre-sales activities, such as creating demo models for demand and supply planning. Help the Support & Business teams learn how to improve the project efficiency. Create unit test cases and perform UAT test analysis for the project evaluation. Give overall analytical assistance for other operations and supply chain projects.

Independent ConsultantSr. SAP APO/IBP Enterprise Architect /Enterprise Agile Coach

Oct. 2018 - Feb. 2019USA and Canada• Tutor and provide methodology consulting to the consultants and client personnel, i.e., Best Practices (Technical), PM, Supply Chain, Enterprise Architect and Solution Architect development, etc. • Lead SAP APO Workstreams resources (company, client and third-party resources) in area of expertise to conclusion of a project phase. • Provide input to the development of the vision and specify key performance Indicators • Play a lead role in influencing client expectations and ensuring client satisfaction in area of responsibility and beyond. • Demonstrate political savvy and establish credibility with client management at the executive steering committee level • Contributes to engagements on a national level due to recognized expertise US clients. Enterprise Architect or Solution Architect & Delivery Leader/Executive Supply Chain Transformation Projects. • Anticipates and resolves integration issues for technical infrastructures of all complexities. • Provides\d Agile thought leadership • Coordinate and lead activities of multiple Workstreams and sub-Workstreams on all Projects with respect to overall E2E Integration.

AccentureAPO/IBP Sr. Solution Architect/Agile Coach (Intrigo)

Jan. 2018 - Oct. 2018Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaDeployed Scrum practices, reducing project delays by 20%. Managed a backlog of tasks, improving sprint goal completed by 15%. Evaluated how Agile/Scrum was used in Projects, presented findings to Customer Leadership, and achieved a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction scores over 10 months. Create analytical reports for executives using S&OP enabled by HANA Excel modules. Reports include waterfall, demand consensus, and sales forecast. L1 Support for customers on technical and business process issues. Provide functional SAP expertise/experience to facilitate business process automation transition. Plan work tasks, lead daily scrum sessions, and align project team actions with Intrigo team members who are on-site and off-shore. Estimate project skill requirements; work with resource deployment managers to identify appropriate resources. Communicate status and vision to client management and stakeholders. Responsible for the Integrated Business and Demand Planning business track in the Supply Chain Management Projects. Conduct the S&OP process evaluation meetings and push for ongoing improvement in the structure and methodology of the S&OP process. Implement SAP S&OP on HANA and collect and examine data that supports the use of S&OP tools. Create measurements, generate prediction reports, and track/evaluate how well predictions perform (predicting customer demand, influencing customer demand techniques). Execute implementation strategies and delivery approach for configuring SAP S&OP/APO Application. Manage project risk by evaluating implementation pain points. Support pre-sales activities, which include building demand and supply planning demo models. Train the Support & Business teams to help them understand the project efficiency. Generate unit test cases and generate UAT test analysis for the project assessment. Provide overall analytical support for other operations and supply chain initiatives.

Independent SAP ConsultantSupply Chain Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Agile Coach, Agile/Scrum Instructor

Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2018Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaProviding Contract Services to US clients. Coach Client’s CxO leadership to embrace & adopt Agile Values and Principles as part of the Business Transformation Solution further defined in the Program SOW Sr. Solution Architects Balance Architectural Concerns of the Projects with the Concerns of the Clien Enterprise Architect or Solution Architect & Sr. SAP Delivery Leader/Executive Supply Chain Transformation Projects. • Anticipates and resolves integration issues for technical infrastructures of all complexities. • Provides thought leadership regarding system design, architecture and integration (Technical). • Coordinate and lead activities of multiple Workstreams and sub-Workstreams on all Projects with respect to overall E2E Integration. • Tutor and provide methodology consulting to the consultants and client personnel, i.e., Best Practices (Technical), PM, Supply Chain, Enterprise Architect and Solution Architect development, etc. • Lead multiple APO DP. SNP. PP/DS, IBP, EA, Integration Workstreams resources (company, client and third-party resources) in area of expertise to conclusion of a project phase. • Provide input to the development of the vision and specify key performance requirements and defines technical critical success factors. • Play a lead role in influencing client expectations and ensuring client satisfaction in area of responsibility and beyond. • Demonstrate political savvy and establish credibility with client management at the executive steering committee level • Contributes to engagements on a national level due to recognized expertise in selected discipline.

DXC TechnologyAssociate Partner/Sr. Solution Architect/NA APO Team Lead/Agile Coach

Nov. 2012 - Sep. 2017Falls Church, Va.Led complex multi-platform integration projects, resulting in a 25% reduction in data architecture costs and a 30% increase in compliance and governance effectiveness. Facilitated agile ceremonies and helped teams remove impediments to deliver value 22% faster. Led the training and implementation of SAFe Frameworks and taught over 40 SAFe Certification Courses, resulting in a 28% increase in course enrollments and a 78% rise in first time exam pass rates for certifications. Spearheaded global strategic planning initiatives, leading to a 35% increase in revenue and a 20% improvement in supply chain efficiency through innovative digital transformation strategies. Implemented Data Architecture and governance frameworks, driving compliance and process efficiencies; saved 50+ hours weekly through automation and reduced production costs by 20%. Led Strategic & Cross-Organizational Rationalization or Optimization of a Client’s Enterprise Services, Processes, & Components. Guide Client’s CxO leadership to embrace Agile Values and Principles during Business Transformation defined in the Program SOW Led Architects to Align Architectural Concerns and Concerns of the Client. Expressed ideas and information clearly and concisely. Ran Workshops to drive Creativity and Innovation Flexibility—adjust personal actions to achieve individual and shared goals & OKR’s. Lead—accomplish a task, reach a goal, and act as a role model. Leverage—the ability to provide value back to CSC by expanding our client presence, focusing on client satisfaction, & achieving organizational goals. Relationship Management builds strong relationships. Supervise All Phases of Solutions i.e.: Dev, Client Relations, Product Life Cycles, Engineering, & Delivery. Changing client's software is a significant task, in phases, for Digital Transformation. Advise Senior Leadership regarding adoption & use of Agile Values, Principles, and Frameworks Mentor direct reports, mid-level, & junior staff

eConsulting Group Inc.Partner/Enterprise Architect/ Enterprise Agile Coach/Program Director

Jan. 2000 - Nov. 2012Merritt Island, FL• Collaborated with executives as a Managing Partner to develop and execute strategic initiatives, delivering a 15% reduction in time-to-market for new products and services: as a Certified SAFe 1.0 Certification Course Instructor, trained professionals in Agile methodologies and best practices. • Led as a Certified Master Architect in designing and implementing enterprise solutions, overseeing compliance and risk management; managed a team of Senior Facilitators in executing global initiatives, resulting in a 40% increase in production efficiency. • Spearheaded complex multi-platform integration projects and implemented governance frameworks, reducing operational costs by 30%; as an Enterprise Agile Coach, trained and facilitated teams to drive innovation and achieve business objectives. • Coached 5 Scrum teams in Scrum best practices, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity and morale. • Facilitated Agile workshops and training sessions for 100+ team members, improving overall Agile knowledge and adoption agile mindset across the organization.

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)Sr. Solution Architect (eConsulting Group)

Aug. 2011 - Jan. 2012London, Ontario, CanadaAs a Senior SAP APO Solution Architect for AB-InBev- International Brewing Co., I supported a High-Level Team of Functional and Off-Shore Technical Consultants with final RICEF development, PP/DS and SNP customization, deployment, testing, and Go-Live, and Support for Seven Breweries and 25 Distribution Centers across Canada. Technologies: SAP SCM 7.01, SNP, and PP/DS SAP ECC - SD PP/PI, MM, SRM, HighJump, and legacy applications.

Digital RiverSr. APO Solution Architect (HCL Axon)/Agile Team Coach

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaLed the global deployment of SAP SCM/APO 7.0 with DP, SNP, GATP, and SNC 7.0. Led a team consisting of eight functional and four technical consultants and an internal team of 10 professionals as Solution Architect from blueprinting to Go-Live in a pure eCommerce workspace using DP, SNP, and SNC. Defined the reconfiguration of ECC SD, MM, PP, and PM to support the multi-system integration. Maintained 10,000 + fulfillers comm using (Messages: P.O.’s, Change Orders, RMA, ATP calls, Invoicing, etc.), ranging from EDI to SOAP, (async and sync). Fulfillers ranged from 50,000 transactions per day to 2 transactions per week. Attained <100 ms SLA for ATP Check through four global Data Centers, with over 2m products. Caoch team using Agile Values and Principles

OTJ Advisors Global Defense ConsultingSuppply Chain, Logistics and Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Jun. 1986 - Dec. 1999Los Angeles, CaLogistics and Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Aerospace and Defense Industry, USA. OTJ Management Group Consulting is a business advisory, Materials and Logistics management and technology consulting firm specifically dedicated to providing government contract compliance consulting solutions to our clients within the government contracting and aerospace/defense industry.

Military and Government ServiceROTC/Active Duty/Reserve/National Guard/Government Service

Jun. 1973 - Sep. 1999