Aray Kaken is an Agile coach and trainer known for his expertise in successfully implementing large-scale IT projects and products, along with scaling Agile methodologies in various sectors, including financial institutions, national companies, and technology holdings. With extensive technical knowledge and experience in IT and hybrid project management, Aray specializes in organizational change management and has played pivotal roles in Agile transformations, the establishment of Agile teams, and the initiation of Agile Release Trains (ART).

Having delivered Agile training to prestigious clients such as Hospital Authority, ASL, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Jaguar Land Rover, and Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Aray has earned a reputation for his proficiency in driving transformative change. Notably, he spearheaded the successful launch of the startup “Mobee – Smart Bike Sharing” at the World Festival of Youth and Students in Sochi in 2017.

Aray’s dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement is evident in his ability to conduct retrospectives, resolve conflicts within Agile teams, and promote open communication. Recognized as a sought-after Agile Coach and Trainer, he specializes in Lean Agile and Scaled Agile training, driving transformative change for medium and large enterprises.

With a seamless transition from traditional project management to Agile methodologies, Aray led the successful launch of loan management and bikesharing mobile applications, leveraging his strong facilitation and coaching skills developed through managing diverse Agile teams.

Aray is an authorized trainer for various certification bodies, including SAFe, ICAgile, Management 3.0, PRINCE2 Agile, PRINCE2, ITIL, DevOps, PMI CAPM, and Atlassian Jira.

He is fluent in Putonghua (speaking and writing), learnt a lot of Chinese culture and made good friends while he did his 4 years degree in Beijing, China.