Summary
Bernd Schiffer is a seasoned agile software development leader and founder/director, with 15+ years of experience guiding teams from hands-on XP/TDD to enterprise-scale agile transformations. He began as a developer using eXtreme Programming and TDD, and now leads agile programs as a coach, trainer, and interim manager across Scrum, Kanban, and agile governance. Originally from Germany, he relocated to Melbourne in 2012, where he has built a cross-continental practice bridging European and Australian teams. He currently leads Place Info as Founder and Director and has a long-running engagement with Bold Mover as Agile Coach and Consultant, reflecting a track record of establishing durable agile capabilities in both startup and corporate settings. He holds a Diploma in Computer Science from the University of Bremen, grounding his coaching with solid technical depth. His career demonstrates a rare blend of hands-on software craftsmanship and strategic agile leadership that helps organizations ship reliably and adapt rapidly.
15 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma (Master equivalent), Computer Science, Diploma (Master equivalent), Computer Science at University of Bremen
English, German