Michal Vanek
Engineering Leadership in the Age of Autonomous Agility
Scaling Velocity: Engineering Leadership in the Age of Autonomous Agility
Next-Gen Agile
Moving beyond basic Scrum/Kanban. It involves Continuous Discovery and automated workflows where the process evolves in real-time based on data, rather than just following a two-week sprint cycle.
Outcome-Focused
Shifting the goal from "finishing tasks" to maximizing value. AI helps track sentiment, user feedback, and market trends to ensure the Agile team is building the right things, not just building things fast.
Expertise I can help you with
Intelligent Delivery: Scaling Agile frameworks using AI-driven predictive analytics and automated workflows.
Quality Engineering: Implementing comprehensive, modern testing solutions that reduce technical debt and accelerate time-to-market.
AI Transformation: Guiding teams through the transition from manual project management to AI-augmented delivery models.
Strategic Efficiency: Optimizing project lifecycles to ensure high-velocity delivery without compromising on product integrity.
Personal attitude
- Done is better than perfect but still be professional
- Experimenting with asynchronous communication style as a future of communication style
- Love experiments and trying new things
Companies I am working or worked with
References
I've known Michal more than 2 years and I can say Michal is an outstanding expert in Agile project delivery and management. I strongly recommend his services to anybody, who needs to tackle computer security, quality, or management and administration tasks. I have known Michal as a very knowledgeable individual who has never failed to answer my quality or management questions.
Martin Kočí
GenDigital - Head of Global Engineering Enabling Team
Michal is a person with passion to innovate, make things meaningful, and with strong focus on quality. He is one of the people with true agile spirit. While I was working with Michal, I would mention him having several hats - innovator, guide, listener, learner, connection maker, inspiring others, supporter, team player, and leader. It was passion to work with Michal and I would definitely recommend his services especially with focus on quality and management.
Aleš Mareček
Avast Software - Engineering manager
I worked with Michal when was managing the BPO side of Avast. Michal is definitely a great resource. He has helped us understand the product better and even trained our technicians so they can perform their tasks well. Highly recommended especially if you are looking for someone who is an expert in his field and passionate about what he does.
Katrina Reyes
Sitel - Operations Director
"'Genuine expert' is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Michal." I had the pleasure of working with Michal for 2 years , collaborating on several projects. Michal's expertise and ability to interpret solutions was unlike any I've seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. No matter how tense a meeting or training is, Michal made sure everyone left with a smile. As former partner in the BPO, Michal earns my highest recommendation."
Bryce Alejandro
Sitel - BPO Partner
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