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A dynamic portfolio built on real-world results in agile transformation, project delivery, and operations management.
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Trusted by Leading Organisations
Two decades of delivery.
Across every layer of the organisation.
Esau Boen
Independent Agile & Operational Business Consultant
I'm an independent consultant specialising in agile transformation and project and operations management. My portfolio spans startups through enterprise, helping business owners, CEOs, and entire organisations gain real clarity on how they operate.
I have supported the organisation of international agile summits, delivered workshops at Nike ELC and hold multiple certifications across Scrum, SAFe, Obeya and project management.
Now I’m excited to channel my wealth of knowledge and experience toward startups and mid-sized companies. I've found that in these settings, the application of Agile best practices can yield significant positive impacts in a shorter timeframe.
Find out more about mePragmatic by Design
No theory for theory's sake. Every engagement is grounded in real-world constraints and delivers measurable outcomes within a defined timebox.
People First
Organisations are made of people. I focus on enabling teams, building internal capability, and leaving behind lasting change, not dependency.
Results Focused
From scaling teams to selecting the right tooling or running maturity scans, the goal is always concrete impact in the shortest path possible.
10+
Years Experience
50+
Clients Served
3
Continents
How I help organisations
Project Management
Restore predictability. Unblock bottlenecks. Deliver.
Restore delivery health. Project assessments, process optimisation, team coaching, and best-practice implementation for consistent, on-time outcomes.
Product Ownership
Bridge the gap between vision and delivery.
Strengthen product ownership capabilities. Backlog management, stakeholder alignment, and delivery prioritization for maximum value delivery.
Portfolio Management
Align strategy with execution across the portfolio.
Portfolio-level alignment and prioritization. Ensure initiatives align with strategic goals and resources are allocated effectively.
Dedicated Scrum Master
Embedded agile coaching for your team.
Dedicated Scrum Master service for your team. Daily coaching, ceremony facilitation, and continuous improvement embedded in your team.
Operations Management
Optimize operations for efficiency and reliability.
Operations management and optimization. Process improvement, workflow design, and operational excellence for better delivery.
Team Lead
Leadership and guidance for your team.
Team leadership and guidance. Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction for your team to achieve their goals.
Stories from the Stand-Up
Change ManagementTreat Change Like a Marketing Campaign: Diffusion of Innovations
Most change initiatives fail not because the idea is bad, but because the rollout ignores how ideas actually spread through a population.
LeadershipThe Circle of Influence: Where Agile Teams Lose Their Energy
Stephen Covey's two circles explain why some teams burn out on change while others drive it. As an agile coach, this model is a daily diagnostic tool.
AgileLocus of Control: The Hidden Variable in Agile Mindset
Whether your team succeeds at self-organisation often comes down to a single psychological variable: where each person believes control lives.
Workshops & Training
Active, high-engagement training. Never just PowerPoint. Build internal capability through hands-on sessions.
Obeya 101 Workshop
Master the art of visual management.
Agile 101 Workshop
Build a solid agile foundation.
Scrum 101 Workshop
Master Scrum fundamentals.
Work speaks louder.
Real feedback from engineering directors, startup founders, and enterprise leaders who have unlocked predictable delivery.
“After a year, Esau became operational manager of our largest business unit: MixCom Online. Shortly after, he was also given leadership of MixCom Design. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with Esau!”
Peter van Druenen
CEO & Founder - mixcom
“After all these years we finally were able to implement the structure needed to gain control of our backlog, thank you so much for your shared insights, tooling and experience!”
Beau Hertogs
A.I. Engineering Manager - Nike
“Esau is a true people manager, with the added benefit of also having deep technical knowledge. Through his helpfulness and calm presence, Esau knows how to support people and empower them, motivating everyone to go the extra mile.”
Belinda Huijbregts
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Agile Coach
“Esau is the team leader who takes the lead in every normal and absolutely non-normal work situation. He thinks in processes, sees the big picture, is not distracted by details, and above all, stands for the job satisfaction of all members of his team.”
José Leeuwenkamp
Chief Editor - Mixcom
