Simone Craig

Simone Craig is a college professor, Agile coach, and author, originally from Germany. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Wilfrid Laurier University and an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business. Over the years, Simone has blendd her industry experience as a project manager, people leader, and Agile coach with part-time teaching at the post-secondary level. As an Agile coach, Simone has successfully mentored teams in adopting Scrum and Kanban practices. She is an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) and has delivered training and certifications to many professionals in the Kanban method. Her expertise spans both Agile and Waterfall approaches, giving her a well-rounded project management toolkit. In 2024, Simone published her first book with Canadian Scholars, titled Agile Coaching and Transformation: The Journey to Enterprise Agility, which explores practical strategies for guiding teams through Agile change and organizational transformation. Eventually, her passion for teaching led her to become a full-time professor at Conestoga College. To stay connected with industry and bring fresh stories into the classroom, she founded her own consulting company, The Agile Lens, offering Agile coaching and corporate training across North America. Simone holds certifications in Project Management (PMP), Scrum (CSM), Kanban (KMP, AKT), and Scaled Agile (SAFe), which reflect her deep commitment to professional development and Agile excellence. Outside of work, Simone enjoys spending time with her family. She is a proud mom of two young adults and often finds herself at baseball diamonds, hockey rinks, or relaxing at her cottage. She also enjoys reading, travelling, and finding new ways to bring creativity into her teaching and coaching practice.