Upskilled Engineering Teams

Build the Teams You Always Wished You Had. Tools don’t build great software - teams do. But too many engineering orgs are stuck with skills that don’t match their ambition.

NKD Agility transforms capable developers into modern engineers. With hands-on coaching, real-world DevOps, and Agile Engineering training, we future-proof your team - without losing momentum.

Still relying on your top 10% to carry the 90%?

Still relying on external contractors to patch internal capability gaps?

Let’s grow your people - so they grow your product.

Build the Teams You Always Wished You Had

Ready to Build Confident, Capable Teams?

Pain Points We Solve

Skill Gaps That Stall Progress

Legacy habits can’t support modern pipelines, cloud architecture, or rapid delivery.

Training That Doesn’t Stick

One-off courses fade. We embed skills into how teams work every day.

Repetition Over Innovation

Teams are stuck fixing bugs and reworking code instead of solving real problems.

Dependence on Firefighting Heroes

Critical work falls to a few key engineers. The rest don’t get the chance to grow.

High Turnover or Low Engagement

Without growth opportunities, your best talent walks - and the rest coast.

“Martin is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in helping teams become more agile and adopt DevOps practices especially around the Microsoft Azure platform and VSTS / TFS. But he is not limited to that stack with plenty of experience with competing and complimentary technologies. He explains things clearly and gets rid of any ‘smoke and mirrors’ to show how any team can make small improvements to improve how they work. He is one of the leading MVP’s globally for DevOps and someone myself and my colleagues in the Azure product group trust to give us honest and insightful feedback.”

  • Martin Woodward | Principal Group Program Manager | Microsoft

What Engineering Excellence Feels Like

Modern Engineering Skillsets

CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Test Automation, TDD, Clean Architecture - no fluff, just what matters.

Learning by Doing, Not Just Lectures

We train in the flow of work, so adoption happens organically and results are immediate.

Confidence to Tackle Complexity

Your teams no longer flinch at large systems, outages, or scale - they’re equipped.

Higher Morale, Higher Retention

When engineers grow, they stay. When they own the system, they care.

Sustainable Growth, Not Burnout

We coach smarter ways of working - so teams don’t just “do more,” they do better.

We help you with

  • Build high-performing, modern engineering teams
  • Close skill gaps in DevOps, QA, and architecture
  • Improve code quality and delivery reliability
  • Shift from reactive to proactive development
  • Foster continuous learning in real-world environments
  • Inspire pride and confidence in your team
  • Feel secure in your team's ability to deliver
  • Reduce the stress of micromanaging technical decisions
  • Feel confident stepping back and delegating
  • Feel energized by team progress and capability
  • Represent your org as an employer of choice for top talent
  • Mentor engineering leaders who can scale your org
  • Build a reputation for engineering excellence
  • Lead a team that gets noticed inside - and outside - the company
  • Attract and retain top developers who want to grow

Results from the Ground Up

Teams established modern testing practices, significantly improving reliability and reducing release anxiety.
Experienced engineers began mentoring others and contributing to architectural direction through structured guidance and coaching.
Teams reported higher morale and deeper engagement, with several individuals describing it as the most meaningful growth period of their careers.

Curious what this looks like in practice? Explore Our Engineering Upskilling Stories.

Case Studies

Why NKDAgility?

Because real transformation isn’t about tools - it’s about teams that know how to use them.

We integrate modern engineering practices *into the daily rhythm of your team’s work, so skills aren’t just learned - they’re lived.

Led by Martin Hinshelwood (Microsoft MVP) and a global team of technical coaches, NKD Agility helps you build the engineering culture your strategy demands.

Practical DevOps, QA, and Agile Engineering training
Mentoring embedded in the delivery cycle
Long-term capability, not short-term hype
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What else do you get?

Explore our comprehensive range of services and capabilities designed to empower organizations and teams. With our expert solutions, you can efficiently address and resolve immediate challenges, driving success across your operations.

Clarity in Technology Roadmaps

Eliminate confusion with strategic technology roadmaps that connect technical decisions to business outcomes and guide teams toward success.
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Cross Functional Alignment

Break down silos and unite departments around shared goals to deliver cohesive customer value and drive organizational success.
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Culture Transformation and Team Enablement

Evolve your organizational culture from command-and-control to empowered, adaptive teams that drive innovation and exceptional results.
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Seamless DevOps Migration

odernize your delivery pipeline without disrupting business operations through strategic migration that delivers value from day one.
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Technical Leadership

Cultivate technical leaders who combine deep expertise with human skills to guide teams, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional results.
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Executive and Stakeholder Buy-In

Transform sceptical leadership into committed champions through strategic alignment, clear ROI demonstration, and proven engagement strategies.
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Reduced Risk Increased Stability

Transform uncertain deployments into predictable releases through disciplined engineering practices that proactively address potential failures.
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Faster More Predictable Software Delivery

Eliminate delivery bottlenecks and uncertainty with engineering practices that improve flow, shorten lead times, and maintain quality at scale.
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Engineering Excellence

Elevate your engineering practices to world-class standards that deliver exceptional software quality, maintainability, and innovation.
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Our Happy Clients​

We partner with businesses across diverse industries, including finance, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, transportation, hospitality, entertainment, legal, government, and military sectors.​

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