Jaap Schuttevaer

Jaap Schuttevaer is a pragmatic Senior Scrum Master with a decade of experience in Scrum Mastering and Agile Coaching, rooted in a background in Software Development, adept at navigating both IT and business domains.

With a wealth of experience working with major organizations like ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO Bank, and UWV, Jaap has been instrumental in enhancing team performances, guiding Product Owners, fellow Scrum Masters, and management in adopting Agile practices.

In the role of an Agile Coach, Jaap drives the transition to Agile methodologies within Tribes and Squads, empowering teams to become successful, self-organizing entities. Focused on implementing and guiding change effectively, Jaap ensures that employees embrace change as a new challenge rather than an obstacle, ultimately aiming to make improvements operational.

Jaap's strengths lie in striking the right balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, simplifying complexity, and effectively imparting knowledge and skills. His expertise extends to developing and conducting workshops and training sessions.

Holding various certifications including Agile Practitioner, SAFe (SA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Jaap brings a wealth of proven expertise to his Agile Coach and Scrum Master roles, offering valuable support to departments and teams.

Jaap Schuttevaer pursued studies in Technical Computer Science at HTS-A and has an extensive professional history encompassing roles such as Sr. Scrum Master at NPO, Agile Coach at ABN AMRO Bank, Scrum Master at Rabobank and ING, among other notable positions within the industry.

His diverse experience covers areas like Agile Coaching, Scrum Mastery, DevOps Coaching, Test Management, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Engineering, and Product Management across renowned organizations including UWV, KPN, and Diverse organisaties.

Whether in the capacity of an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or Quality Manager, Jaap Schuttevaer's multifaceted skill set and proven track record make him a valuable asset for organizations seeking to enhance their Agile practices and elevate team performance.