FinTech Startup
Introduction and coaching of the SAFe methodology
Starting point
- FinTech startup with around 50 developers, divided into four teams
- No established product management to distribute work across the teams
- Each team uses its own agile methodology
- Cross-team integration of features poses significant challenges
- End customers are dissatisfied with the product quality
Role in the project
- Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)
- Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (RTE)
Features/Project outcome
- Clear definition of business processes (Value Streams according to SAFe)
- Grouping of an Agile Release Train (ART) through cross-functional allocation of development teams, derived from the value streams
- Introduction of an ART steering committee, consisting of product management, system architects, and release train engineers
- Introduction of the SAFe and SCRUM methodologies
- Coaching and training of internal resources in agile roles
Customer benefits
- Strong customer focus through clear value stream definition
- Time to market for new features reduced by 40%
- Customer complaints reduced by 50%
- Increased employee satisfaction through clear methodology
- More transparency regarding the content and status of development for management

Stefan Schegg | Senior Manager