Donald Patti

Donald “Don” Patti is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and seasoned Agile coach with decades of experience helping individuals, teams, and leaders improve how they deliver value. Known for his strong business and technology acumen, Don has successfully founded and grown two businesses during his career and has consulted with well-respected organizations including HP, Daimler Benz, JPMorgan Chase, CheckFree, Navy Federal, the Hearst Corporation, Marriott, Verizon, the College Board, and the U.S. Federal Government. This breadth of experience gives him a practical, results-oriented perspective that resonates with students across industries.

Don is widely recognized for making Agile concepts clear, approachable, and immediately applicable. His training style blends thoughtful instruction, real-world examples, and interactive learning, helping students connect frameworks like Scrum, SAFe, and Agile OKRs to the realities of their day-to-day work. Whether teaching a Certified ScrumMaster® course or supporting leaders navigating large-scale transformation, Don focuses on helping students understand not just the “what,” but the “why” behind Agile practices.

With a background spanning technology, product development, leadership, and organizational change, Don brings both depth and credibility to every class he teaches. He has delivered hundreds of training sessions with consistently high student satisfaction and is known for adapting his teaching to the needs of his audience, from early-career practitioners to senior leaders working in complex environments.

Students attending a class with Don can expect an engaging and thoughtful learning experience focused on clarity, relevance, and real impact. His goal is not only to help students earn a certification, but to equip them with the mindset and practical tools needed to create lasting, meaningful change within their teams and organizations.