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Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) • AI-Enhanced Agile

Rod Claar CST

I help Scrum teams and leaders ship better outcomes by blending practical Agile coaching with modern AI-assisted ways of working. Expect hands-on guidance, clear techniques, and training that teams can apply immediately.

Rod Claar CST

Senior Software Engineer • Technical Leader • Agile Coach — 30+ years in embedded systems, algorithm implementation, architecture, and quality-driven delivery (TDD/ATDD).

Embedded C/C++ Architecture & Code Quality Agile / Scrum Leadership TDD / ATDD Coaching

Professional Experience (30+ years)

AgileAIDev.com — Founder & Principal Consultant

Salem, Oregon • 2008 – Present

Lead technical consultant providing software engineering expertise, Agile coaching, and team development services. Focused on embedded systems, algorithms, performance, and quality-driven delivery.

  • Architect and implement embedded software solutions using C/C++ for diverse client applications.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring on embedded best practices, debugging, and design patterns.
  • Conduct technical assessments and code reviews for complex software architectures.
  • Design and implement algorithms with performance and reliability as first-class concerns.
  • Teach/coach TDD, ATDD, code quality practices, and effective Scrum/Agile execution.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (including hardware teams) on component evaluation and design reviews.

Software Development Consultancy — Senior Technical Instructor

Bellevue, Washington • 2005 – 2008

Delivered advanced training and consulting focused on modern software development practices and embedded systems engineering.

  • Taught software development, TDD, and software design patterns to engineering teams.
  • Introduced Scrum/Agile approaches tailored to embedded software development constraints.
  • Performed architecture/process assessments and guided pragmatic improvements.
  • Mentored engineers on algorithm development, code quality, and maintainable design.

dSIGN Corporation — Director of Core Development & Technical Lead

Seattle, Washington • 1995 – 2005

Advanced from Technical Support Specialist to Director of Core Development, leading engineering practices and embedded printing/signage system initiatives.

  • Technical lead for embedded C/C++ development supporting retail signage/printing systems.
  • Architected and reviewed modules enabling new technology and performance improvements.
  • Led projects from concept to implementation; decomposed requirements into actionable work.
  • Researched and implemented algorithm solutions for embedded printing applications.
  • Established and led a consulting services department to support customers and delivery teams.
  • Implemented Scrum practices within the Core Development organization.
  • Collaborated with hardware engineering on component selection and design reviews.

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