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Catherine Louis
Founder - CLL-Group, LLC and Co-founder - #PoDojo Product Owner Dojo
Catherine Louis is a prominent figure in the Agile and product development community. She is the Co-Founder of #PoDojo, a company that helps people create products customers love.12 With over two decades of experience in complex product development, Catherine has established herself as an expert in Lean and Agile methodologies.13
Professional Background
Catherine's career spans various roles and organizations:
- Co-Founder of #PoDojo: Since February 2012, Catherine has been leading this Berlin-based company.1
- Founder of Global Agile Consulting - CLL-Group, LLC: Established in September 2009, this company offers training, business evaluation, and coaching services to build high-performing teams and lean processes.1
- Previous roles: Catherine has worked at Nortel in various capacities, including as a Product Owner for Agile Transition and in the Office of the CTO for R&D Effectiveness.1
Expertise and Certifications
Catherine is known for her expertise in:
- Lean & Agile Coaching
- Scrum methodologies
- Product development
- Team building and organizational agility
Her certifications include:
- Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt13
Education and Speaking Engagements
Catherine holds a BA in Mathematics from the University of Colorado Boulder.1 She is a regular speaker at Agile20XX conferences and runs the AgileRTP meetup group, one of the largest Agile meetup groups in the US.2
Additional Roles
In addition to her work with #PoDojo, Catherine is:
- A founding member of Tech Ladies®
- The lead for the "Working With Customers" track at Agile conferences24
Catherine Louis's extensive experience, certifications, and involvement in the Agile community make her a respected figure in the field of product development and organizational agility.