Stefan O.

About Stefan O.

I am a SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer (RTE) and PMP-certified Program Manager with 8+ years of experience leading enterprise Agile programs and large-scale technology initiatives. I specialize in aligning business strategy with engineering execution by enabling high-performing Agile teams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Currently at Intel, I lead Program Increment (PI) Planning and coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between product vision, architecture, and execution. I regularly facilitate ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt workshops to drive transparency, resolve dependencies, and improve program predictability. Throughout my career at organizations including Intel, PLAYSTUDIOS, NRG, T-Mobile, and NETGEAR, I have helped teams scale Agile practices, manage complex dependencies, and deliver technology solutions that support strategic business goals. My expertise includes: • Leading Agile Release Trains and large-scale Agile programs • Facilitating PI Planning and cross-team collaboration • Managing program risks, dependencies, and impediments • Delivering program metrics, forecasting, and executive reporting • Driving Agile transformation and continuous improvement I am passionate about servant leadership, collaboration, and building high-performing teams that consistently deliver value. Open to connecting with professionals in Agile leadership, program management, and enterprise transformation.

Experience

1. Release Train Engineer Program Engineer

   Intel

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Lead Program Increment (PI) Planning for Agile Release Trains with 100+ stakeholders, aligning product strategy and engineering delivery across multiple teams.• Manage cross‑ART dependencies, risks, and impediments using Jira and Confluence to maintain program flow and delivery predictability.• Facilitate ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt workshops to improve collaboration and program transparency.• Partner with Product Management and System Architects to prioritize program backlog using WSJF for optimized value delivery.• Provide program health reporting, KPIs, financial governance updates, and delivery forecasts to executive stakeholders.

Education

• University of Mississippi

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA