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Kayla Rau
Scrum Master
Apex Systems
AIC 2025 Presentation
Presentation Title: Agile Journeys: Multigenerational Stories from a Mother-Daughter Team
Presentation Description:
In today’s workplace, multiple generations are working side by side, each bringing unique perspectives and challenges. Join Agile Coach Geri Pohl and her daughter, new Scrum Master Kayla Rau, as they share their personal and professional experiences from two different vantage points—one seasoned and one just starting out in the tech world. Together, they will explore the complexities, biases, and opportunities that arise in a multigenerational workforce. Through stories, observations, and insights, they’ll offer strategies for fostering collaboration in any workplace.
Kayla Rau is a Scrum Master with a diverse professional background that spans energy, public utilities, government, and higher education. New to the tech industry, she applies her project management and Agile skills to foster continuous improvement by facilitating ceremonies and tracking team performance. Certified as a Scrum Master and Digital Project Manager, Kayla practices leading cross-functional teams, driving Agile transformations, and improving operational efficiency. Her experiences, from international teaching to legislative work, ignite her passion for collaboration and leadership in this new space.