Summary
Thomas Kolonko is a Scrum Master and Agile Coach based in Zurich with 11 years of experience helping organizations adopt Scrum, Kanban and scaled agile frameworks like SAFe. Currently guiding agile transformation for TWINT at UBS, he combines hands-on software engineering roots with servant leadership to create healthy, productive teams. His background includes engineering roles at SBB and the University of Bern, giving him practical insight into both legacy systems and modern delivery practices. Trained in software engineering and machine learning (MSc, University of Bern), he applies technical empathy to bridge product, engineering and operations. Colleagues describe him as passionate about mindset change and culture shifts, not just process adoption. He uniquely pairs technical credibility from years of coding with a focus on team wellbeing and sustainable delivery.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Computer Science, Software Engineering and Machine Learning, 5.5, Master of Computer Science, Software Engineering and Machine Learning, 5.5 at University of Bern
Chinese, English, German, Polish