Dan Carrara is a people-driven Enterprise Agile Coach with a rich background spanning over 17 years in Lean & Logistics, Agile Ways of Working, Project and Product Management. His passion for learning is evident in his diverse journey. With a foundation in Computer Science, Dan lectured at universities in Brazil for several years, covering disciplines like Programming, Web development, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovation, showcasing his commitment to nurturing, coaching, and innovative knowledge-sharing.

Starting his career in Logistics and Supply Chain, Dan refined his expertise in Lean principles before transitioning to Software Development. As an Agile Coach, he utilised Lean Hoshin Kanri to elevate his company's strategy and results. Upon relocating to Rio de Janeiro, Dan embraced a new challenge as a Consultant Product Manager. His career in Product Management continued in the UK, spanning diverse fields, including Data Science and Machine Learning. Joining QA marked a shift back to Agile Coaching, Learning in Agile, and fostering the Agile Community. Here, he oversees the QA’s Agile Learning Community.

Professional qualifications

  • MBA - International Project Management
  • Postgraduate degree - Enterprise Logistics
  • ICAgile Certified Professional® - Agile Coaching
  • Lean Six Sigma® - Green Belt
  • Practical Data Science with Python
  • SMC® - Scrum Master Certified
14 Dec 2023

How a lean framework like Hoshin Kanri can drive organisational success

Daniel Carrara

Agile

How Hoshin Kanri can help your organisation meet the challenge of defining and achieving strategic goals.