Falk K.

Software Engineering Chapter Lead @Kingfisher plc

Exeter, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2024 — Present

Software Engineering Chapter Lead @Kingfisher plc

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Working for the internationally recognised, FTSE 100 home improvement company which constitutes of market leading retail brands, including B&Q, Screwfix and Castorama. The Software Engineering Chapter Lead is a key role, providing leadership and support to the largest chapter within Engineering (300+). Key responsibilities include.Vision and Strategy: Contributes to the creation of, and responsible for delivering, the strategic and operational roadmap for the Chapter in line with Group Technology strategic objectives.People Allocation: Accountable for delivering the people strategy for the Chapter, owns and implements the plans. Capability: Responsible for implementing the capability approach, focussing on re/upskilling or recruitment to deliver strategyTechnical Standards: Supports continual elevation of the technical skills within the Chapter; ensuring techniques and standards evolve with industry best practice. Recruitment: Responsible for the management and execution of the talent acquisition strategies.Coach and Advisor: Serves as a senior coach and advisor to the Chapter members as well as neighbouring Chapters.Performance Management: Guides and supports line managers within the Chapter on effective performance processes.Talent Management: Responsible for the provision of effective career development for all Chapter members.

EDUCATION

2002 — 2005

University of Leeds

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography

SKILLS

Agile Project ManagementContinuous DeliveryLeadershipQuality AssuranceSoftware Project ManagementBusiness AnalysisAgile MethodologiesUser Acceptance TestingManagementTeam BuildingSoftware DevelopmentScrumCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject ManagementTest AutomationTeam ManagementSystem TestingSqlPeople DevelopmentWeb ApplicationsTestingProject DeliveryContinuous ImprovementTest ManagementManual TestingJiraTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementGraduate RecruitmentTest PlanningRequirements AnalysisPeople SkillsRegression TestingIsebPeople Management

ABOUT FALK K.

A people centric, tenacious, experienced engineering leader who has a passion for building and supporting engineering teams, whilst defining a culture to grow and succeed in a repeatable and predictable manner.I am an enthusiastic individual who can communicate confidently to all levels and widely recognised in the organisations and communities I have worked, for having a quality focused agenda and deep understanding of agile practices and frameworks. I have led initiatives to improve engineering practices at an organisational level. I am always on the lookout for opportunities with highly collaborative and open-minded cultures where I can encourage and motivate colleagues to deliver impactful, trustworthy and endearing products.Specialties: Team Leadership, Team Building, workforce development, Scrum, SAFe, Continuous Delivery, Near-shoring/Off-shoring, QA, Software Testing, Programme & Project Management, Recruitment & Retention, Internship & Graduate Programmes.

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