Agile development methodologies, among other benefits, provide an excellent mechanism for managing risk on software projects. This presentation will describe how Scrum can be used to mitigate three great project risks - shipping the wrong thing, shipping late, and shipping a low quality product.

Scrum is the most popular of the agile methodologies, and is used widely for software projects, as well as for many non-software projects. Instead of depending on detailed up front planning, the team provides the stakeholder with multiple opportunities to examine the product as construction progresses. The team then adjusts course based on stakeholder feedback, to give the stakeholder exactly what he or she wants.

This presentation discusses how this process works in practice, why it works, and how the various parts of the agile process come together to keep the project on track.

About Our Speaker(s)

Marjorie Farmer is currently the Product Manager for Software in the Cementing business unit of Halliburton. She is a past manager of the Wireline software group, and is a PMP and Certified Scrum Master. She has managed software projects both for internal use and commercial sale, including programs of up to 250 people and 19 teams. She was key to bringing agile software development methodologies to Halliburton, and was responsible for adapting the Halliburton project delivery process to apply to software projects.

Marjorie has spoken at the Agile Conference twice, and at multiple other venues regarding software process. She currently teaches a course in Risk Management at Halliburton

Event Date and Venue

This event will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at:

Sysco Corporation
1390 Enclave Parkway
Houston, Texas 77077
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Parking Guidance - Please park in front of either Sysco building (1370 & 1390 Enclave Parkway). If front lots are full, park on the street along Forkland Drive and walk around to the front entrance of 1390.

Important: Sysco has implemented a new building access security policy that includes installation of electronic turnstiles. For check-in, you will go to the security desk where one of the ALNH volunteers will assist you with getting a visitor/turnstile entry access card and lanyard assigned to you. Wear this while you are at the meeting for access to/from the auditorium and restroom facilities. Be sure to turn this in at the security desk when you leave. Pre-registration to attend the meeting is very important, and will expedite the check-in process when you arrive.

Men are always welcome and encouraged to attend all WITI events!

Schedule

- 6:00pm – 6:30pm – Network with your fellow Agile practitioners
- 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Announcements and introductions, followed by our Featured Program

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About Our Sponsor(s)

Whitaker IT is a National IT staffing firm that specializes in providing project support, staff augmentation and direct-hire services for today's highest-demand.

Job opportunities range in contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire assignments for clients across the United States. Because our job opportunities move quickly, not all are posted. For a comprehensive list of current IT job openings, please call our recruitment team or visit our IT job portal at www.WhitakerIT.com

About Our Partner(s)

Agile Leadership Network Houston's mission is to promote the growth of agile practices by bringing together Houston’s agile leaders to share real-world experiences and by providing a networking forum for like-minded professionals.

Pre-Registration

This is a free event. Pre-registration is still encouraged, as space is limited.

Contact Us

For more info regarding registration or event details, please contact Christine Williams ([email protected]).

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