Rachel Davies

Rachel Davies is a knowledgeable principal software engineer with a strong focus on Python, currently active in the Data & Insights team.

She is the author of the acclaimed book 'Agile Coaching' and boasts extensive experience as a coach, consultant, facilitator, and technical lead.

Rachel has been a prominent figure in the software industry, speaking at numerous conferences worldwide and actively participating in the XP community in London since 2000.

Her educational background includes studying Software Engineering at Middlesex University and completing a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy at the University of York.

Rachel has held key roles in various organizations, including being a Principal Engineer at TES Global, Senior Software Engineer at TES Global, Lead Engineer at Makers Academy, and Product Development Team Lead at Unruly.

Her past experiences also include roles such as Agile Coach at Unruly, Director of Industrial Logic Europe at Industrial Logic, Inc., Book author at Pragmatic Bookshelf, Agile coach/trainer at BBC, and Director at Agile Alliance.

Furthermore, Rachel was the Founder & Principal Consultant at Agile Experience Ltd and has had technical roles at companies like Connextra, Logica CMG, Marconi Communications, and Advanced Robotics Research.