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Nick Coster
As Chief Operating Officer I will be scaling the Brainmates business to grow beyond the local training and consulting business, to be a leader in delivering Product-Led transformations to organisations around the world.
Nick Coster is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Brainmates, a leading Product Management professional development organization in Australia.
With over 20 years of experience in Product Management and 15 years in training and coaching, Nick has a deep understanding of all aspects of the field.
Based in Sydney, he has trained numerous product management professionals and co-developed the Brainmates Product Management framework.
Nick's expertise spans from traditional product management to modern Agile practices, acquired through roles in prominent companies like Telstra BigPond, eBay, and Westpac.
As a trainer, Nick offers courses such as Essentials of Product Management and Practical Agile for Product Managers since 2007.
He is a respected thought leader, speaker, and author in global Product Management circles, advocating for modern practices.
Nick's consulting work across various industries keeps him engaged with real-world challenges, enhancing his workshop facilitation skills and training effectiveness.
His specialties include Product Management, Software Product Development, Agile methodologies, Workshop Facilitation, and Coaching.
Nick's educational background includes studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sydney and the completion of the Higher School Certificate at Killara High School.
Throughout his career, Nick has held key positions at notable organizations like Brainmates, eBay, Westpac Banking Corporation, Singtel Optus, Excite@Home, and Telstra Big Pond.
