SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) Certification

Lindy Quick, SPCT, is an experienced Transformation Architect with proficiency in SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks. She excels in leading agile transformations across diverse industries, including manufacturing, defense, insurance/financial, and federal government. Lindy is a strong communicator, manager, and problem solver, seeking a challenging role in an organization valuing efficient value delivery.

Currently, as a Senior Business Agility Consultant, she fosters Lean-Agile principles through coaching, training, and transformation execution. Her background includes roles at CNO Financial, REI/FDA, Northrop Grumman, and Guardian Life Insurance, where she facilitated innovative thinking, established Lean-Agile Centers of Excellence, and supported underperforming ARTs.

With degrees in Computer Science and German, plus an MBA, Lindy holds certifications such as SAFe 6.0 Program Consultant Trainer, Certified SAFe 6 Program Consultant, and more. She's an active community member, serving as the Women in Agile Mid-Atlantic Chapter Co-Chair and speaking at various industry events.

Mauricio Gambini is an Enterprise Agile Coach and SPCT candidate with over 20 years of experience driving agile transformation. He has worked across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, helping organizations build real, lasting agility. With a background in software engineering and systems thinking, Mauricio blends technical depth with practical strategy. He has delivered more than 2,800 hours of SAFe consulting, trained over 1,500 professionals, and led 140+ workshops. Mauricio works closely with leaders and teams to align goals, improve delivery, and embed agility at every level. Known for his clarity, calm presence, and results-focused mindset, he helps turn frameworks into outcomes that matter.

Mahesh Varadharajan, an Agile transformation leader, is a distinguished Scaled Agile Trainer (SPCT), Transformation Architect, and Enterprise Agile Coach. As one of only around 130 SPCTs globally, his expertise is endorsed by Scaled Agile Inc. Over 8 years, he's trained 2500+ students globally in various SAFe courses. Mahesh's experience spans launching Agile Release Trains and Solution Trains in industries like Telecom, Aerospace, FinTech, and Automotive.

He specializes in Lean-Agile practices, including Scrum, XP, Kanban, and the Scaled Agile Framework, adept at scaling Agility across distributed locations. With a proven track record, he offers coaching across all organizational levels. Mahesh is an influential thought leader, contributing to international Agile conferences as a reviewer, panelist, speaker, and co-organizer.

His impressive list of certifications includes SPCT, ICAgile Professional in Agility in the Enterprise and Coaching Agile Transitions, Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leader, Kanban University Certified Kanban Management Professional, and PMI Agile Practitioner.

In the realm of Business Agility transformation, Ola emerges as a passionate leader with 17 years of experience orchestrating and overseeing such transformations in complex international contexts. Ola's dedication centers on aiding individuals and organizations in achieving success within their Business Agility journeys through a comprehensive approach encompassing coaching, advisory services, and training. Proficient in Professional Enterprise Coaching techniques rooted in NLP and SAFe, Ola's expertise is highly sought after.

Moreover, Ola is a renowned speaker at international conferences, where the focus is on the dynamic realm of Business Agility. As one of the rare SAFe SPCTs worldwide, Ola plays an active role in shaping and advancing the SAFe framework. With a global footprint, Ola has trained over 3000 individuals in various Lean-Agile methodologies and is presently lending support to multiple Business Agility transformations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

With decades of experience as a seasoned and passionate transformation coach, Vikas has a remarkable track record of helping organizations deliver high-value solutions with built-in quality, predictability, and sustainability. Vikas is the founder of Enterprise Agility Consulting, a boutique consulting firm specializing in providing training, transformation coaching, and mentoring services to clients spanning various industries and domains, including leadership, strategy, delivery, and operations.

Vikas's core competencies lie in evolving and transforming Portfolio Management, Value Stream Management, Enterprise-Scale Lean-Agile practices, and Strategy Agility. Vikas has consistently demonstrated the ability to reduce time to market, enhance customer satisfaction, and elevate associate engagement for prominent clients such as AIG, Bank of America, Cisco Systems, Capital One, and Nike.

Certified as a SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), an ICAgile Certified Professional in Agility in the Enterprise (ICP-ENT), and an ICAgile Certified Professional in Coaching Agile Transitions (ICP-CAT), Vikas's mission is centered on empowering organizations and teams to achieve superior results and thrive in the ever-changing market landscape.

Neil Hays is an enterprising and energetic SAFe SPCT with an MBA, known for his systemic thinking and belief in the power of teams. With over two decades of experience in technology-centric business solutions, he specializes in Lean-Agile transformation, leadership and team coaching, enterprise Agile consulting, and organizational change. Neil's extensive training background complements his expertise in linking business strategy to technology execution and delivery, making him a valuable Enterprise Agile Consultant.

He excels in stakeholder management, even at the board level, and is recognized by peers for his facilitation and communication skills. Neil holds a Scaled Agile Certified Program Consultant license and boasts a wide range of skills, including SAFe 5.0, Lean Portfolio Management, Agile coaching, risk management, and more. His commitment to fostering a Lean-Agile culture and mindset sets him apart in the field of Agile consulting.