About Hiren
Hiren’s Professional Profile
With a career spanning over 28 years, Hiren is a distinguished expert in Product Development, specializing in Enterprise Agile and Digital Transformation. As the author of "Scrum Insights for Practitioners," he leverages the Scrum Framework to guide organizations towards achieving Business Agility. In his roles as an advisor, consultant, coach, and Scrum.org Trainer, Hiren has facilitated Scrum adoptions across various sectors, from startups to large enterprises.
Key Sectors and Notable Clients
- Consulting Firms: BCG, E&Y, Deloitte, Accenture
- BFSI & Tax: BNYM, Thomson Reuters, Bank of America, JPMC, ANZ, SAMBA, IDFC First Bank
- Oil & Gas: Shell, Schlumberger, BP, ADNOC
- Retail: Tesco, LandMark group, Aditya Birla
- Healthcare: Roche, Bayer, Varian
- Startups: BookMyShow, Dream 11, Fancode, TurtleMint, PepperFry, LULU
- Database, Security and Storage Giants: Oracle, DELL EMC, RSA
- Other clients: Sabre Travels, Tavant, Connectwise, Acquia, T-systems, Zuci Systems, NICE Systems, Volkswagen
Global Experience
Hiren’s extensive hands-on experience spans multiple geographies, including the US, Europe, the Middle East, India, and South Asia. This global exposure has endowed him with a deep understanding of cultural differences and their impact on organizational transformation.
Scrum Guide 2020 Contribution
In recognition of his expertise, Hiren was one of the 20 selected individuals involved in the update of the Scrum Guide 2020. This involvement underscores his deep understanding of Scrum and his contribution to the evolution of the framework.
Training and Thought Leadership
- Scrum.org Professional Trainer: Hiren has conducted over 300 workshops and trained over 8,000 students on Scrum and Product Ownership.
- Author: Hiren is the author of “Scrum Insights for Practitioners: The Scrum Guide Companion” published in 2016. This book offers practitioners deep practical insights into the Scrum framework and addresses common myths and misconceptions.
- In addition,Hiren has contributed to the following books:
- Course Instructor: Hiren has published a highly rated, 40-minute free online course on Scrum Foundations available on Udemy, designed to provide a quick refresher of Scrum.
Customized Transformation Solutions
Recognizing that each organization is unique, Hiren eschews a one-size-fits-all approach to Digital Transformation. Instead, he employs thorough and deep interventions, working closely with stakeholders to craft bespoke solutions tailored to their specific transformation needs.
Areas of Expertise
- Building Agile Transformation Offices
- Establishing Executive Scrum
- Strategy & Visioning
- Business Agility Assessments & Maturity
- Scaled Scrum Tactics & Evidence-Based Metrics
- Organisational Retrospectives
- Building Self-Managing High-Performing Agile Teams
- Cultural Change
- Product Roadmap & Release Planning
- Advisory, Facilitation, Executive Coaching & Mentoring
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvements
- Story-Mapping Workshops & Gap Analysis
- Scrum.orgTraining’s: Professional Scrum Series, Applying Professional Scrum, Professional Agile Leadership, Professional Scrum Product Owner, Professional Scrum Master, and Scaled Professional Scrum
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Ventures
Hiren is the CEO and founder of Practice Agile Solutions Private Limited, a boutique consulting and training firm. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts.
Incorporating the Latest Trends in Agile & Digital Transformation
Hiren stays abreast of the latest trends in Agile and Digital Transformation, ensuring his methodologies are aligned with current best practices. These trends include:
- Lean-Agile Leadership
- Agile Portfolio Management
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Agile Product Management
- Continuous Delivery and Deployment
Through his commitment to continuous learning and adaptation, Hiren consistently delivers value to organizations seeking to thrive in the dynamic digital landscape.
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What students say about Hiren
Mar 24, 2025
Scrum mindset
Very practical, insightful and full of actual cases that changes the mindset and perception of the Scrum framework.
Mar 21, 2025
Hiren is an excellent trainer.
Hiren is an excellent trainer.
He was ready to take any questions and explained them patiently.
Mar 21, 2025
Overall Class Environment
The class is actually engaging, discussions were made into such way that all of us can communicate with each other by breakout rooms. Every topic that was discussed shows that the mentor actually has the experience and expertise in Scrum field. Two thumbs up!
Feb 11, 2025
Excellent Training
Content was relevant. Discussions were collaborative and encouraging. Pace of training was efficient. Resources were provided as needed. SME, Hiren was very confident, well learned and well versed in all respects
Feb 11, 2025
Great learning curve
we will get better understanding of scrum framework. Scession is so interactive. All the concepts are well explained.
Jan 31, 2025
Great Training Program
Great Training Program
Dec 27, 2024
Concepts and the way he explained all…
Concepts and the way he explained all the topics..
He is a great trainer.
Dec 23, 2024
Scrum Feedback
It was a superb workshop
Oct 25, 2024
The training was excellent
The training was excellent, with case scenarios that really helped me understand the Scrum framework. It has even shifted my perspective to start thinking like a Scrum Master. Overall, it was a fantastic experience—thank you!
Oct 3, 2024
Very hands-on approach to the…
Very hands-on approach to the introduction, implementation and mastery of Scrum principles by the facilitator Mr Hiren Doshi. His non-judgemental and inclusive manner of involving a diverse set of people across different geographies and example-rich, humour-laden teaching methodology is commendable.
Sep 3, 2024
Wonderful
I was such a wonderful session with so much of activities and so much of learning. Hiren is very good at what he does.
Sep 3, 2024
Very good explanation
Very good explanation
Sep 3, 2024
Training was awesome.
Training was awesome.
Aug 23, 2024
The Professional Scrum Master Advanced…
The Professional Scrum Master Advanced Training by Hiren Doshi was excellent. The content was well-structured, and Hiren's expertise made complex concepts very easy to understand. The interactive discussions, exercises and practical examples were particularly valuable. Overall, a highly engaging and insightful experience.
Aug 3, 2024
Great Training
Facilitator presented course material effectively and made sure everyone was engaged with activities and his overall delivery.
Aug 2, 2024
Exceptional
Hiren is an amazing facilitator and speaker.
He delivered Scrum in a manner that made it simple to understand, he also had some nice humor that made the session fun and not boring.
Overall it was a great workshop.
Aug 2, 2024
Very engaging
Very engaging. Tools were appropriate. Questions were answered well. Clear and detailed explanations.
Jul 23, 2024
Thanks
Thanks, Hiran! It was a wonderful introduction and guidance to Scrum Framework!
Jul 17, 2024
reak world exercises
Training has covered great all impoartant topics, from the theory but also putting in practice with real iterations
Jul 17, 2024
It Was very Well
It Was very Well, the workshop y very interactive
Jul 2, 2024
Very useful training and the trainer…
Very useful training and the trainer has good knowledge.
Jul 2, 2024
Very knowledgeable and experience…
Very knowledgeable and experience trainer
Jun 25, 2024
More of a practical session rather than…
More of a practical session rather than a theory class
Jun 21, 2024
Scrum Process
Its great experience to be part of this scrum training. With this found base to understand the actual scrum process.
Jun 12, 2024
Practical Scrum Training Experience
The company excels in delivering comprehensive and interactive training sessions, ensuring participants gain practical knowledge and skills.
Jun 11, 2024
An enriching experience overall
Attending this training was an enriching experience that deepened my understanding of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework. The structured yet interactive sessions, led by Hiren, an expert trainer, offered a comprehensive overview of Scrum principles, roles, events, and artifacts. Practical exercises and real-world scenarios enabled me to apply theoretical knowledge effectively, enhancing my skills in managing projects and leading teams. Collaborating with fellow participants fostered a community of practice, where we shared insights and challenges, ultimately reinforcing the learning experience. By the end of the training, I felt confident in my ability to implement Scrum practices to drive efficiency and deliver value in my projects.
Jun 2, 2024
Great instructor, made learning enjoyable
The instructor explained concepts very easily and frequently strengthened them with relevant examples and practice exercises.
The session was enjoyable.
May 28, 2024
Very well driven training
Very well driven training
Loads of practical examples workshop
Apr 23, 2024
Very interactive class and all the…
Very interactive class and all the concepts were made understandable to the simplest level. I loved how much unlearn and learned the actual Scrum. Thank you, Hiren, your one of the best tutor I have come across my career.
Apr 23, 2024
Good experience of learning scrum…
Good experience of learning scrum framework
Apr 23, 2024
This course imparts in you a mindset towards approaching the agile scrum framework
This course imparts in you a mindset towards approaching the agile scrum framework
Apr 23, 2024
Hiren was a great coach for 2 days
Hiren was a great coach for 2 days, kept the class interactive on both the days.
Apr 10, 2024
Insightful sessions
Insightful sessions, well explained with case studies
Apr 5, 2024
Hiren's expertise is evident
Hiren's expertise is evident. His approach to this training is truly exceptional..
Mar 26, 2024
Practical
The training sessions were practical and easy to understand. It wasn't just theory-based; it's something we can directly apply in our day-to-day work as PMs or POs.
Mar 22, 2024
Hiren was a very effective, patient, and entertaining instructor
Hiren was a very effective, patient, and entertaining instructor.
Mar 22, 2024
Excellent combination of theory and…
Excellent combination of theory and collaborative activities to learn the concept of product ownership using scrum. Comprehensive course content to learn and implement in day to day practice.
Mar 20, 2024
Good
Loved the way Hiren sir explained theoritically and practically.
Mar 19, 2024
Most helpful!!
Most helpful!!
Mar 17, 2024
Thevuse case based study was real a…
Thevuse case based study was real a best way to help increase my knowledge
Mar 17, 2024
Useful Training
This is a nice opportunity to learn about the Professional scrum. The trainer was able to deliver the content effectively. Overall the training was very good.
Mar 15, 2024
Insight of Scrum
Insight of Scrum
Focus on What and not How
Collab with the team for refinement
Mar 10, 2024
Great session, very Interactive
Great session, very Interactive
Mar 9, 2024
Hiren Doshi is Excellent Trainer
I had Hiren Doshi as my Trainer - Teaching was really good ,Concepts were clearly explained and made easy for us to understand.
@Hiren - Thank you for your excellent teaching .
Mar 8, 2024
Very informative
Very informative
Mar 6, 2024
Hiren Doshi is such a wonderful trainer…
Hiren Doshi is such a wonderful trainer who makes the the session more interactive and easy for the canditates to clear their doubts. it will be more effective not only in your professional but in your personal life balance too. Such a wonderful guy to go with and ask your queries relating to Scrum.
Mar 6, 2024
Very Knowledgeable Faculty
Very Knowledgeable Faculty. He encouraged all queries and had them clarified. It was a great learning experience.
Mar 5, 2024
Was very interactive and topics were explained very well
Was very interactive and topics were explained very well
Mar 5, 2024
Impactful Training
The training and content is very useful and relevant.
Mar 4, 2024
Structuring the training was fantastic
Structuring the training was fantastic. Good examples and ensured to keep the class lively.
Mar 3, 2024
Amazing batch,
Amazing batch,, interactive sessions
Jan 15, 2024
Scrum
The 3 days session with Hiten was very informative and interactive.
Jan 12, 2024
Was simply great!
Was simply great!! Lot of learnings considering the situations of your current organisation.
Dec 8, 2023
Hiren explain all points very well.
Hiren explain all points very well.
Nov 27, 2023
Wonderful training
Wonderful training. Training sessions were interactive. All doubts were cleared.
Nov 26, 2023
Highly Interactive
Highly Interactive, engaging and full of energy class.. Thanks a lot to Hiren.
Oct 9, 2023
Informative and valuable
I clearly see the benefits of this training. The sessions, contents, materials give are so informative and valuable. Thank you!
Oct 5, 2023
Must do course for scrum masters
Very informative sessions coupled with highly interactive and fun activities by an amazing teacher!
Oct 5, 2023
MindBlowing
Wonderful Instructor, with So deep understanding of Scrum and related areas, must attend class for those who are trying to build a career in Scrum/Project Management.
Totally 5 start!!!!
Sep 4, 2023
He is one of the best coach for professional certifications.
Great Experience.
I have attended several classroom trainings for different certifications that I already hold and I must say Mr. Hiren Doshi did everything at his level best to deliver the content. His Knowledge about the subject, usage of the classroom, keeping students engaged though out his class using different methods and the energy was commendable. I Never felt that he is tired.
all in all he is one of the best coach.
Because of him only 1 managed to get the PSPO-I certification with 95% in very first attempt.
Aug 24, 2023
Valuable and enjoyable training experience
Enjoyed the case study based approach of driving home essential product owner concepts. Kudos to Hiren for facilitating this amazing class!
Aug 22, 2023
Advanced my skillset with this course
PSPO - II helped me in being clear with my roles and responsibilities as a Product Owner on the Scrum Team. It has trained me well to do my work more efficiently.
Aug 22, 2023
Hiren's coaching style is very…innovative and immersive
Hiren's coaching style is very immersive and his explanations are pretty clear and also considers the inputs from the students. Thoroughly enjoyed the course.
Aug 22, 2023
Excellent training
Always love attending the training class with Hiren. He is just amazing and simplifies the concept.
Jul 23, 2023
Hiren was undeniably engaged during our…
Hiren was undeniably engaged during our two (2) day class and an excellent communicator!
Jul 21, 2023
PSK Training
The training was very interesting and collaborative. I had fun and gained a lot of knowledge of Kanban.
Jul 17, 2023
Wonderful PMS II training
Hiren is very skilled in training for PSM. He takes the training with well curated content and very good examples.
Looking forward for more training and learning.
Jul 17, 2023
Hiren is exceptionally good in these…
Hiren is exceptionally good in these trainings. He has a very good way of communicating the information to the participants.
He patiently explains each and every concept, at times speaking about his own self experiences. Everyone who is interested in these concepts and certifications should definitely do it with help of Hiren.
Jul 14, 2023
Hiren is a wonderful instructor
Hiren is a wonderful instructor. Very knowledgeable.
Jun 20, 2023
It was excellent and professionalץ
It was excellent and professionalץ
Jun 6, 2023
Very Informative Training
The training is immersive and enjoyable. The visuals help me understand the topic better.
May 12, 2023
Great training session
Hiren is very knowledgeable and puts in a lot of effort to ensure the invitees get the best out of the training session
May 7, 2023
Teaching is an art & Hiren Doshi…
Teaching is an art & Hiren Doshi exhibits this again & again in multiple training's I had under him over years. The recent one was Professional Scrum with Kanban and I can say he has improvised being an amazing coach over period of time.
Apr 28, 2023
Session is very interactive and helpful
Session is very interactive and helpful
Apr 16, 2023
Instructor Hiren was Great!
Instructor Hiren was great! He made sure that the class was fun and interactive. The activities he planned made it easier to grasp the lesson and at the end of the class, he prepared all the review materials to help us pass the certification process.
Mar 10, 2023
Excellent trainer with great…
Excellent trainer with great understanding of the framework. Examples are relevant to the company we work for, Which makes it easy to understand and participate in discussion.
Mar 6, 2023
Great Learning Experience
I really had a great experience in attending PAL-E class with Hiren. Able to clear my doubts as Manager - Leader how we can play an effective role.
Mar 1, 2023
A must attend for all leaders/to be leaders
Kudos to the trainer, Hiren Doshi, for the very informative and interactive training. The real life scenarios and discussions were very helpful.
Feb 28, 2023
The course content and enthusiastic…
The course content and enthusiastic presentation by Hiren made it very interesting to learn and practice agile concepts.
Feb 28, 2023
The engagement from the trainer is very…
The engagement from the trainer is very good. He has constantly made us to discuss each topic by grouping us and come up with the discussion points.
Feb 28, 2023
PAL-E Class
It was wonderful hearing from Hiren once more. He is an excellent coach and trainer. Kudos on his engagement skills and ensuring. Thanks, Hiren
Feb 28, 2023
Scrum in nutshell
Concepts of Agile and Scrum explained very well and helped to understand how to Apply Professional Scrum
Feb 20, 2023
Scrum Master's Review
The Scrum guide is excellent and concise with all the required information for the Scrum team.
Feb 20, 2023
Awesome Session & Experience
Hiren was brilliant in explain things & session was very interactive & interesting.
Feb 17, 2023
Had an amazing session!!!
Thanks so much for your very valuable training. I really enjoyed it, and appreciated that you made it fun! I feel much better prepared to practice Scrum in my workplace.
Feb 17, 2023
Applied Professional Scrum Training
The Applied Professional Scrum training provided by Hiren was great.
I could learn the concept and practices well.
Thanks.
Feb 17, 2023
This was a very informative session
The session was really good, informative and also entertaining at the same time.
Feb 17, 2023
Amazing Instructor
Amazing Instructor
Feb 6, 2023
Good class to understand what exactly…
Good class to understand what exactly the role of Scrum master is and how scrum works.
Jan 24, 2023
Review
It was really a great learning experience with Hiren.. I would recommend for my Peers
Jan 24, 2023
It was a very good 2 days PSM training…
It was a very good 2 days PSM training session lead by Hiren.
Informative and explained with real time exapmples.
Jan 24, 2023
World class training
Training was very interactive and helped to give a broader perspective of Scrum or Agile Practice. Much useful for me to leverage in my job and apply the skills learnt to get the best out of team
Jan 24, 2023
Loved it the way Hiren has taken us…
Loved it the way Hiren has taken us during this 2 days workshop is great. And the material offered is so good and interactive. Enjoyed the training and will recommend others as well.
Jan 13, 2023
A good session
A good session, a bit intense
Dec 25, 2022
Excellent training and explained each…
Excellent training and explained each point with good examples. Just loved it!
Dec 22, 2022
Very good training program
Very interactive session. Trainer was highly motivated and very well versed with the contents that needed to be delivered. Shown some very good examples to explain the concepts.
Dec 20, 2022
Great instructor and great class
Great instructor and great class.
The tools, examples and the practicals that the instructor guided us through really helped a lot.
Dec 6, 2022
Highly interactive experience
Features I liked - class was full constructive activities, hands on practice with a small real project, in-depth explanation of the concepts from different viewpoints and nice doubt clearing sessions.
Could've been better - online session had challenges with peer communication during activities like only one person can share the screen.
Dec 5, 2022
Comprehensive
The live class was conducted by the trainer in a comprehensive, interactive, lively, and thought provoking manner. Lot of examples were given outside of the software lifecycle where the benefits of Scrum framework can be exploited.
Nov 22, 2022
Interactive class with good…
Interactive class with good presentation skills
Courses taught by Hiren
Applying Professional Scrum
Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Scaled Professional Scrum
Other Services by Hiren
- Coaching/Consulting
- Immersion Classes
- Private Courses
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