Topic
“Agile in Data Science – setting up an agile tribe in RBI”
Abstract
Applying Scrum and Kanban to deliver innovations using big data analytics and data science? Yes, it’s possible!
Vanja will talk about setting up an agile cross-functional Advanced Analytics Tribe, which uses data science to deliver value for RBI clients and shareholders.
Vanja will take us on a journey from the last 12 months to show us how agile frameworks have been applied and the way of working to quickly deliver advanced analytics use cases and prototypes for the RBI Group and customers. You will hear from first hand about the successes, but also the challenges and the lessons learned along the way.
Participants will get an overview of using several agile frameworks and tools in an area which is not classical IT software development. They will get detailed insights on setting up an agile team from scratch in the data science area.
Professional Background
Vanja is an IT Banking Expert who helps teams in Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) Group across CEE find meaning behind the Agile hype, focusing on fostering collaboration and improving communication between Business and IT to deliver meaningful results to RBI Group.
Vanja currently works in the Advanced Analytics and Intelligence Transformation Tribe as Agile Coach and leads the RBI Group Community for Data Science.
Before his switch to a full-time Agile Coach, Vanja had a rich 15-year career in RBI Group in various roles, from Software Engineer and Project Manager, to Team Lead and later on Scrum Master and Product Owner, across multiple business areas. He was one of the front-runners in the process of transforming the way of working and introducing agile frameworks in RBI Group.
Vanja holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and is a certified Scrum Master and Product Owner.
In his free time, Vanja enjoys scuba diving, snowboarding and travelling the world.