Olaf R. Schuhmann
About Olaf R. Schuhmann
Olaf R. Schuhmann is a Scrum Master and Agile Coach with extensive experience in coaching distributed teams and promoting agile methods. He currently works at ZEISS Digital Innovation and has held various roles in companies across multiple sectors, including transport, logistics, and e-commerce.
Current Role at ZEISS Digital Innovation
Olaf R. Schuhmann serves as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach at ZEISS Digital Innovation since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing agile methodologies to enhance team performance and productivity. His responsibilities include facilitating agile ceremonies, coaching teams on best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Previous Experience in Agile Coaching
Prior to his current position, Schuhmann worked as an Agile Coach and Delivery Lead at sennder from 2020 to 2022. He also held the role of Agile Coach at VEHICULUM for 9 months in 2019. His experience includes coaching distributed teams and emphasizing the importance of agile methods in remote work environments, which has been a significant aspect of his career.
Background in Product Management
Schuhmann has a solid background in product management, having worked at various organizations including Auctionata AG and JACK WOLFSKIN GmbH & Co. KGaA. His roles ranged from Product Manager to Customer Solutions Architect, where he was responsible for managing product lifecycles and aligning product strategies with business goals.
Education and Certifications
Olaf R. Schuhmann studied at Schulze-Delitzsch-Schule Wiesbaden, where he completed vocational training as an IT Management Assistant from 2000 to 2002. He holds certifications in multiple agile methodologies, including SAFe Program Consultant (SPC4) and Kanban Management Professional (KMP), which support his expertise in agile coaching and team transformation.
Industry Experience and Specialization
Schuhmann has extensive experience across diverse sectors such as Transport & Logistics, Referral Marketing, Government Services, Automotive, and e-Commerce. He specializes in transforming dysfunctional teams by addressing technical, personal, and cultural impediments, fostering trust and progress within teams to achieve their objectives.