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Diane Blake
Retired Agile Coach | Project Manager
Diane Blake is an experienced professional specializing in helping organizations transition from waterfall project delivery to agile product delivery, enabling quicker realization of business value.
With a diverse background that includes roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Product Owner, Diane brings a wealth of experience and practical knowledge to guide others on their agile journey.
Her key skills encompass Agile Coaching, DevOps Coaching, Agile Transitioning, Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, Project Management, Programme Management, Change Management, Business Value from IT, Software Development, and Software Package Implementation.
Diane has worked across various sectors including Oil & Gas, Medical Devices, Electricity, Government, Banking, Insurance, and Logistics, offering her expertise and insights to a wide range of industries.
She pursued Master of Science at University of Strathclyde, Business Studies at Bi Norwegian Business School, and Bachelor of Science in Genetics at University of Glasgow, showcasing a blend of technical and business education.
Her professional journey includes holding positions such as Agile Coach at ING, Agile Transition Lead/Product Owner at Shell, Agile & DevOps Coach at Shell, Business Project Manager & Scrum Master at Philips, and various managerial roles at organizations like TenneT, Belastingdienst, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Fortis Bank N.V., Clerical Medical, ACC, Irdeto, Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer, Storebrand, and Continuum Worldwide.
