James Pels 🐘 Chief Elephant Spotter
About James Pels 🐘 Chief Elephant Spotter
James Pels is an Associate at 3Dot Solutions and the Chief Elephant Spotter at The Peak Consultancy. He has extensive experience in agile coaching and community organization, notably founding Lean Agile Manchester.
Work at 3Dot Solutions
James Pels has been working at 3Dot Solutions as an Associate since 2023. In this role, he contributes to various projects and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in agile methodologies to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
Experience at Cprime, Inc
James Pels worked at Cprime, Inc as a SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) for GSK from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he was based in the United Kingdom and played a key role in facilitating agile practices within the organization. He also served as an Agile Coach at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) from 2022 to 2023, focusing on improving agile processes.
Founding Lean Agile Manchester
James Pels is the Founder and Co-Organiser of Lean Agile Manchester, a community established in 2023. This initiative aims to bring together professionals and enthusiasts in Lean and Agile practices, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and professional development.
Background in Aeronautical Engineering
James Pels has a background in aeronautical engineering, having studied at The University of Salford where he earned a BEng degree from 1991 to 1994. This technical foundation informs his approach to agile coaching, allowing him to apply engineering principles to address complex organizational challenges.
Current Role as Chief Elephant Spotter
Since 2014, James Pels has held the position of Chief Elephant Spotter at The Peak Consultancy in the Peak District, Staffordshire. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in agile methodologies to help organizations identify and resolve root causes of complex problems.