Michael Stump

SAFe® Fellow & SAFe® Practice Consultant Trainer (SPCT®)

Michael Stump is a renowned Lean-Agile Leader and advisor to C-level executives, specializing in SAFe practices and Business Agility across industries. With extensive consulting experience, he has successfully led organizational transformations in complex, multi-cultural environments.

As one of the first SAFe Fellows and SPCTs, Michael has mentored executives and played a key role in developing SPCTs and SPCs. He also contributed to scaling Scaled Agile’s business globally over six years.

Michael serves on advisory boards for technology companies, offering actionable solutions to drive efficiency and innovation. A passionate helicopter pilot from Zurich, he divides his time between Houston, New York, Zurich, and Sao Paulo.

Industry Experience:Retail, Finance, Technology, Government, Healthcare and more

Agile Superpower:Identifying and enhancing value flow in organizations of all sizes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Michael Stump SAFe® Fellow & SAFe® Practice Consultant Trainer (SPCT®) at Skillbook Academy

Trainer Credentials

SAFe® Practice Consultant Trainer (SPCT)

SAFe Practice Consultant®

Leading SAFe/SAFe Agilist®

SAFe Scrum Master®

SAFe Lean Portfolio Management®

SAFe Product Owner/Manager®

SAFe Release Train Engineer®

Trusted Clientele

Testimonials

Learners' Voices

Jennifer Boren
5/5
Dwayne was an amazing SAFe instructor and coach to my organization. He knows not only the process side, but he gets culture and has been a hands-on engineer. He is so well-rounded and is a fantastic advisor.
Jonathan Morris
5/5
Great trainer who was engaging, knowledgeable and grounded in the reality of the subtle complexities of adapting and adopting a scaled agile work ethos.
Karol Dixon
5/5
Just took a class with Skillbook and the trainer was incredible. As much as it is possible to mirror servant leader skills in a teaching environment, he did. I feel well prepared for the exam.
Anand Nair
5/5
The entire process, from registration through post-session follow-up, was flawlessly executed. The host brings a wealth of experience in SAFe methodologies to the table. His exceptional patience and adept listening skills, coupled with his ability to address questions effectively while ensuring timely progress, are commendable. For anyone contemplating SAFe or Agile training, Skillbook Academy comes with my highest recommendation!
Cassi Montgomery
5/5
The class I took from Skillbook Academy was amazing! The instructor was engaging, and explained all concepts thoroughly, answered questions, and kept the class on track. The group breakout sessions were fun, and put into context the application, and theory we learned.
Jeanne Bloomberg
5/5
I took the class via Zoom and we used an online whiteboard. This online class was more interesting and engaging than most in-person classes I've taken. I highly recommend the class. Also I was able to pass the exam a week later on my first try.
Jennifer Boren
5/5
Dwayne was an amazing SAFe instructor and coach to my organization. He knows not only the process side, but he gets culture and has been a hands-on engineer. He is so well-rounded and is a fantastic advisor.
Jonathan Morris
5/5
Great trainer who was engaging, knowledgeable and grounded in the reality of the subtle complexities of adapting and adopting a scaled agile work ethos.
Karol Dixon
5/5
Just took a class with Skillbook and the trainer was incredible. As much as it is possible to mirror servant leader skills in a teaching environment, he did. I feel well prepared for the exam.
Anand Nair
5/5
The entire process, from registration through post-session follow-up, was flawlessly executed. The host brings a wealth of experience in SAFe methodologies to the table. His exceptional patience and adept listening skills, coupled with his ability to address questions effectively while ensuring timely progress, are commendable. For anyone contemplating SAFe or Agile training, Skillbook Academy comes with my highest recommendation!
Cassi Montgomery
5/5
The class I took from Skillbook Academy was amazing! The instructor was engaging, and explained all concepts thoroughly, answered questions, and kept the class on track. The group breakout sessions were fun, and put into context the application, and theory we learned.
Jeanne Bloomberg
5/5
I took the class via Zoom and we used an online whiteboard. This online class was more interesting and engaging than most in-person classes I've taken. I highly recommend the class. Also I was able to pass the exam a week later on my first try.