Meet Your Coach

12+ years of Fortune 500 Agile experience, now focused on helping you land your next Scrum Master role.

Akbar Yakub speaking at a coaching event

Enterprise Companies I've Coached Agile Teams At

My Story

Akbar Yakub

I'm an Agile Coach and Certified Scrum Master with over 12 years of hands-on experience working with teams at Fortune 500 companies across manufacturing, healthcare, B2B, and legal research industries.

My journey into Agile wasn't a straight line. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a double major, I worked in retail and banking management before pivoting into project management. When the industry began shifting from Waterfall to Agile, I recognized the opportunity and went back to earn my Scrum Master, SAFe®, and Agile Facilitator certifications.

That pivot changed everything. I've since helped teams at some of the largest corporations in the country maximize their productivity and embrace Agile methodologies. Today, I channel that experience into coaching the next generation of Scrum Masters - helping them avoid the mistakes I made and land the role they want, faster.

Whether you're new to Agile, transitioning from another field, or ready to move up to a more senior role — I know exactly where you are. Let me show you the way forward.

Certified SAFe® Scrum Master

Scaled Agile, Inc.

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Scrum Alliance

ICP-ATF - Team Facilitation

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My Approach

Why Work With Me

Real-World Experience

Every piece of advice I give is grounded in 12+ years of actual Scrum Master and Agile Coach work at Fortune 500 companies - not theory.

Personalized Approach

No two coaching journeys are the same. I tailor every session to your specific background, goals, and the roles you're targeting.

Results-Driven

My goal is simple: get you hired. Every service I offer is designed with that outcome in mind, from your resume to your interview performance.

Career Journey

My Path to Agile

University

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Double major in Political Science and Languages & Cultures of Asia. Double minor in Religious Studies and South Asian Studies.

Early Career

Retail & Banking Management

Worked in several managerial roles in retail and banking, building leadership and operational skills before transitioning to tech.

Transition

Entry into Project Management

Accepted a project management role at a pivotal moment when the industry was shifting from Waterfall to Agile. Recognized the opportunity and leaned in.

Certifications