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Chris Gunn

Certified Scrum Master · Agile Coach · Simply Modern Agile

+25 Years of Making Teams Work Better

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I don't just run ceremonies. I build the kind of teams people are proud to be part of.

My Story

I'm Chris Gunn — and I've spent +25 years figuring out what makes teams actually work.

Not just function. Actually work — where people are clear on the goal, trust each other, and show up energized instead of exhausted.

I started as a Project Manager, leading large-scale initiatives at places like Pillsbury, General Mills, and Target. Over time, I found my way to Agile — and I never looked back. For the last decade, I've been a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, guiding teams through transformation at Optum, RSM, and Wells Fargo.

I'm known as an idea guy. At Wells Fargo, I worked with a sharp group of Scrum Masters to design a suite of Agile dashboard gadgets that turned raw data into real insight — tools that helped teams and leaders make smarter decisions, faster.

My leadership philosophy? Simple: Do the right thing. Always do your best. And care deeply about the people you work with.

That philosophy is the foundation of Simply Modern Agile — my platform for making Agile clear, practical, and human.

How I Lead

Do the Right Thing

Integrity isn't a policy — it's a practice. I bring honesty and transparency to every team, every standup, and every hard conversation.

Always Do Your Best

Good enough isn't my standard. I push teams — and myself — to bring full attention and full effort to the work that matters.

Care Deeply

Great teams aren't built on process — they're built on trust. I invest in the people behind the work, because that's where results actually come from.

The Journey So Far

2023–2025 Wells Fargo

Kanban Lead & Scrum Master

Led Agile uplift, 10-database migration with zero business interruption, and story cycle times under 30 days.

2021–2023 RSM

Scrum Master

Eliminated a 350-item enhancement backlog across 22 consecutive sprints — from chaos to calm.

2016–2021 Optum

Project Leader & Scrum Master

Scaled Agile practices across complex health care delivery teams in a high-stakes enterprise environment.

2012–2015 Target Corporation

Data Architect & Modeler

Designed data architecture for one of America's most complex retail ecosystems.

2001–2012 General Mills

Project Manager & Systems Analyst

Over a decade leading large-scale tech and data initiatives for an iconic consumer brand.

Earlier Oscar Mayer · Pillsbury & more

The Foundation

Where the foundation was built — +25 years in the making.

Simply Modern Agile

My platform. My mission. My gift to the community.

Short, focused Agile training videos
Free resources, templates, and guides
Practical coaching — no jargon, no fluff
Built for real teams doing real work

"Agile shouldn't require a PhD to understand. I built Simply Modern Agile so every team — regardless of size or budget — can access the thinking that makes great teams great."

— Chris Gunn

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Credentials

CSM

Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

ACSm

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster

Scrum Alliance

SAFe

SAFe Certified Scrum Master

Scaled Agile

Management Computer Systems · University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

What People Say

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If you want to understand who I am as a leader — look at my LinkedIn recommendations. They tell the story of someone who values people, integrity, and results.

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Let's Connect

Whether you're building an Agile team, navigating a transformation, or just want to talk shop — I'd love to hear from you.

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