This presentation will provide an overview of what agile software development is and is not. It will define commonly used terms and address agile myths. If you’re not sure what agile software development is and want to learn more, then this is the presentation for you.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a high-level understanding of what agile software development is
- Understand the truth behind common agile myths, such as there’s no need for requirements in agile projects
- Understand common agile terms such as iterations, test driven development, product backlog, and user stories
Skill Level: Everyone
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Stevie Borne, Sr. Project Manager - Agile Coach, Thomson Reuters
Stevie has almost 15 years of software development experience. For the past 7 years she’s combined her development experience with agile coaching. She often works side-by-side next to members of the teams she coaches, including business users, testers, and developers. She has the unique ability to speak the language of business owners as well the technical language of developers. Her passion for mentoring teams toward agile adoption enables her to lead teams to understand and often exceed customer expectations. Stevie is a Certified ScrumMaster, and her interests include Java UI development, automated testing, and always looking to how a team can improve their processes. Prior to joining Thomson Reuters 2 years ago as a full time employee, Stevie spent most of her career as a consultant in the Twin Cities, working on agile projects at companies such as 3M, United Health Group, and HealthPartners. She is now a full time agile coach at Thomson.
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