Richard Oprins

Richard Oprins is a seasoned professional with a strong background in agile methodologies and IT, focused on driving teams towards achieving results. With a Master of Science in ICT in Business environments from Universiteit Leiden and a Bachelor's in Business Informatics, Richard has extensive experience as a product owner, team leader, and agile coach. He has been actively involved in agile practices since 2001, emphasizing the importance of team development and continuous improvement.

Richard's expertise extends beyond the realm of IT as he has conducted research on the application of Agile/Scrum methodologies outside traditional IT domains, leading to international publications and presentations at prestigious conferences like the Agile Alliance XP2019 congress in Montreal, Canada. He is passionate about translating customer needs into value and thrives on collaborating with teams to accomplish shared goals.

In addition to his agile proficiency, Richard possesses a strong background in Online Security, with a focus on combating phishing, malware, and DDoS attacks. He has effectively coordinated efforts to protect vulnerable groups against financial exploitation by leveraging the right resources and expertise. Whether as a former Agile Coach, Product Owner, or Product Manager at Rabobank Groep, Richard's commitment to delivering tangible results while fostering team empowerment remains unwavering.