Dan Petrek

About Dan Petrek

As a transformative leader with over 18 years of experience, I specialize in guiding organizations through the complexities of Agile transformations and organizational change. My approach is grounded in the belief that continuous improvement and a culture of agility are the cornerstones of organizational success in today’s fast-paced world.Core Specialties:• Agile Transformation Leadership: Spearheading cultural and operational shifts towards agile methodologies.• Process Improvement Initiatives: Enhancing workflows and delivery through Lean Six Sigma and agile practices.• Strategic Planning & Leadership: Leading cross-functional teams and guiding organizational change.• Training Creation & Facilitation: Developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for teams and leaders.I\'m well-versed in delivering mentorship and guidance to scrum masters, product owners, business stakeholders, and agile teams to nurture a culture of continuous improvement, delivery, and innovation. Experienced creator and facilitator of agile workshops to promote agile adoption as well as provide training/coaching related to agile behaviors and practices.I am passionate about fostering an environment that encourages experimentation and embraces change, driven by a commitment to achieving tangible results and fostering a high-performing culture. My career is a testament to my belief that agile practices are not just methodologies, but a way to drive sustainable growth and innovation.Certifications include Certified SAFe® 6 Practice Consultant (SPC), Advanced Professional Scrum Master (PSM II), Certified Professional Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB), and Professional Product Owner (PSPO).Let’s connect and explore how we can drive change and create value together, reach out at a••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Professional Services Consultant, Agile Practice

   Vaco by Highspring

   Jan 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Agile practice and transformation leader, helping organizations navigate complex change with clarity, adaptability, and measurable impact. Providing coaching across Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean practices, while working to empower teams and leaders to adopt new ways of working that drive sustainable delivery outcomes.

Education

• Xavier University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management Information Systems and Services

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Agile Leadership
• Scrum
• Visio
• User Interface Design
• Sharepoint
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Process
• Process Improvement
• Use Case Analysis
• Process Modeling
• Strategy
• Kanban
• Databases
• Integration
• Project Management
• Consulting
• Leadership
• Scaled Agile Framework
• User Acceptance Testing
• Workshop Facilitation
• Visualization
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Sdlc
• Requirements Gathering
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Business Coaching
• Agile Project Management
• Team Leadership