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
Stefan Schegg | Senior Manager