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Dusan Kostic

@dusankostic

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Experienced Scrum Master focused on delivering impactful product solutions.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, values agile methodologies, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

With over 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master and Product Owner, I specialize in helping organizations accelerate their product delivery by aligning teams and focusing on impactful outcomes. My approach is lean and practical, ensuring that teams can take swift action, learn quickly, and adapt based on real insights. This methodology allows companies to progress without falling into the traps of over-planning or misalignment.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, notably at Leaseweb, where I managed a team of 15 professionals and delivered products to market in under five months. My experience spans various roles, including coaching Product Owners, facilitating Scrum events, and managing large-scale projects such as data center migrations. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritizes delivering value to customers.

My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in my work with agile teams, where I focus on personal development, conflict resolution, and serving as a 'servant leader.' I believe that by supporting teams in their agile processes, we can achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in product delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Scrum Master & Team Manager

Current

Leaseweb

May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Built and led a cross-functional team of 15 professionals, successfully delivering Leaseweb VPS and Public Cloud products from concept to market in under 5 months. Structured and managed two split teams, facilitating Scrum events, coaching Product Owners, and consistently improving team maturity and delivery ownership.

Scrum Master Team Management Delivery DevOps Project Management Agile

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I3D Consultant

e-ContentSARL

Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Analyzed market potential for VR/AR solutions in Industrial Engineering, creating marketing materials and business offers for potential clients. Responsible for software development, graphic design, mobile app development, and testing, successfully delivering two projects on time.

Market Analysis Marketing Business Development Software Development Graphic Design Mobile App Development

Scrum Master & Delivery Manager

Levi9

Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for the successful delivery of service to customers through frequent delivery of working software and conveying product vision to the development team. Coached and guided agile teams in agile processes and personal development, including conflict resolution and supporting the team in the role of "servant leader".

Scrum Master Product Vision Risk Management Software Delivery

Quality Assurance - Testing & Automation

BetterCollective

Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Served as the main contact for both manual and automated testing, designing tests and reporting bugs daily for multiple projects. Improved Agile practices within the team, ran daily stand-ups and retrospectives, and carried out release and performance testing.

Manual Testing Automated Testing Test Strategy Agile Practices Release Management Performance Testing

Founder

TheCubeEvents

Sep 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Organized and coordinated events across multiple venues, leading end-to-end event planning, promotion, logistics, and on-site execution. Collaborated with Topljenje Festival as an official partner, supporting event production and artist coordination.

Event Planning Event Coordination Logistics Partnership Management Event Production

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM Sofia)

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Studied Mechanical Engineering, focusing on core principles and applications. Completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

University of Graz

International Economics, International Economics

Activities and societies: International Economics, Globalization, Exploring Emerging Markets, Public speaking, Academic writing, Critical thinking

Explored International Economics and Globalization, with a focus on emerging markets. Engaged in public speaking, academic writing, and critical thinking activities.