SORT Agile 

“Life is more fulfilling with adventure and kindness.”

Gwendo Achieng' Were

Done with theory—want results?

The images above show Gwendo in her element—diving in the deep, trekking with gorillas, playful with 'fire' (active volcano), or pausing to rest with a mountain at her back. For her, adventure isn’t just about action, it’s also about reflection—knowing when to push forward and when to pause for perspective.

Her approach is grounded in curiosity, adventure, and people-first values. At SORT Agile, that means going beyond tools or certificates. We help teams build habits that face challenges directly, adapt in tough environments, and sustain improvement long after the training is over.

 Leading the way

Grounded in empathy, driven by data, and known for turning messy problems into simple flows—Gwendo makes improvement real and doable. As the founder of SORT Agile and creator of the TIMES EDGE model, she’s led change efforts that have delivered over $2.5M in annual savings, streamlined processes by up to 75%, and supported 700+ professionals in turning overwhelm into clarity. Her work spans finance, humanitarian aid, and digital delivery—always focused on helping teams fix the flow before adding tech.

 Gwendo's Global Credentials

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Council for Lean Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
  • Accredited Lean Six Sigma Trainer – Council for Lean Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
  • Certified Business Process Manager – BPM Institute
  • FinTech Certificate – Wharton Business School
  • Business Analytics Specialization – Gies College of Business
  • Project Management Certificate – EPFL, Lausanne

    Whether it’s coaching change pioneers, guiding process breakthroughs, or designing quietly impactful systems, Gwendo leads with curiosity and clarity—not perfection. She doesn’t pretend to have all the answers—she builds, tests, and adjusts until change sticks.

TRUSTED PARTNER

Alongside Gwendo is Andrew Parris, PhD (MIT), Master Black Belt – LSS.

Andrew Parris doesn’t just bring Lean to the field—he brings it to life, from rocket labs to refugee camps. A global voice for process improvement in humanitarian work, Andrew blends deep technical expertise with grounded humility. With a career spanning Lockheed Martin, World Vision, and Medair, he has introduced Lean and Six Sigma to 1,000+ professionals across some of the world’s most challenging contexts. MIT-trained and mission-driven, he asks hard questions, maps what’s hidden, and helps organizations deliver better—with the systems they already have.
Together, Gwendo and Andrew form a Powerhouse:
Black Belt + Master Black Belt
Practical Depth and Advanced Mastery.
Finance + Tech + Crisis
Proven in Complex Environments.
Coaches + Trainers
Accredited, Experienced, and People-first
Your Challenge. Our Expertise.

GROWING TEAMS

 We are Different 

We Bridge Tech & Performance

Too many consultancies treat certification as the finish line and technology as the solution. At SORT Agile, we see both as tools — not ends in themselves

This is Our Edge!

Global Reach, Personal care

We serve you wherever you are—in person or virtually. Our clients span finance, fintech, logistics, and humanitarian operations from Africa to North America. No matter the sector or geography, we adapt to your context and deliver support that fits your pace, culture, and priorities.

Voice of the Customer – Quotes That Inspire

"We gained numerous benefits from the engagement, but the most significant was the clarity it brought around our team dynamics—who we could truly count on, and who might be better suited elsewhere. For instance, we identified individuals with exceptional reliability and capacity, as well as those who were disengaged or misplaced. At a time when we were experiencing rapid growth and undergoing a senior management transition, it was crucial to upscale quickly—and your support was instrumental in making that possible. While the investment was substantial in the short term, the long-term value is already becoming clear.”
"I enjoyed most your hands on approach and in depth engagement. Yes, I have learnt & benefited individually about business process improvement, the company has benefited with improved pricing, updated underwriting documents and customer service. There has been improved turnaround times in underwriting, update and automation of proposal forms and policy documents which have improved customer service."
"As CEO, I was deeply concerned that our loan approval process was taking an average of 24 days. Through process visualization and a collaborative effort across all departments, we successfully brought this down to just 9 days. What impressed me most was the cultural shift—from blame to ownership. Every team leaned in, and that collective responsibility was key to achieving this breakthrough."
"This course is very practical for real scenarios. The content is spot on and will have great impact in the banking industry"
" The White Belt course opened my eyes to the frustrations of manual reconciliations. Working with our data analyst, I created a simple formula that automated document verification—cutting the process time from 3 hours to just 2 minutes. That’s a 99% reduction, freeing up valuable time for other tasks."
"I worked with Gwendo on several projects. I'll summarize her professional prowess as "having an Uncanny sense of Clients needs’. Most likely attributed to her good listening and analytical skills. Gwendo is quite timely with agreed outputs and a good communicator. I recommend her for engagement unequivocally because you won't be just "another assignment" but you will experience a unique personalized service
"Attention to Board Role and members output, Focused on output and staff performance.Impressive performance. Will work with them again. Good insights"
"Gwendo is an exceptional leader. Though we worked together briefly, her lessons have stayed with me throughout my career. With her passion for systems development and process training, we made strong progress on a Tanzanian project in 2016/2017, creating a mobile app for the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. A perceptive manager, she understands both colleagues and clients, guiding teams with clarity and focus."
“SORTAgile was frank, candid and went out of their way to make the assignment as relevant and practical as possible. The work helped us resolve tax arrears with KRA, strengthened our PAYE compliance, and gave us a solid evidence base for our next strategic plan.”
"Gwendo demonstrated a strong desire to develop and train other staff. She has a detail knowledge on the microfinance sector and combined with her awareness of the social and cultural fabric of Ethiopia she provided me with the tools to succeed at my current role. I found her a great coach, she is a good listener and understands my concerns and fears. At the same time, she is very persistent – there is no excuse for not succeeding."

What’s Next for You?

Every journey starts differently.

Pick your way forward—guided learning or a conversation about your team’s priorities: