Meeting Date:
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 @06:30 PM / registration @ 06:15 PM
Topic: "Cutting Edge" Development Methods – (Iterative/RUP/Agile/Scrum/XP) and Lessons Learned from projects using Cutting Edge Development Methodologies
Speaker:
David M. Sides, PMP, OPM3, ITIL
Vice President, Project Consulting Services
Sogeti USA
Abstract: Process Improvement using "cutting edge" or "bleeding edge" software development methodologies? Do they work? How and when should I use them? Where did these development methodologies come from? How to apply Project Management to the projects using cutting Edge Development? Lessons Learned, pros and cons, which methodology is "right" for your project? The application of a cyclic or evolutionary approach to development; a engineering process that enhances team productivity using software best practices using guidelines, and templates; or is the answer "Agile" a conceptual framework for development that promotes development iterations throughout the life-cycle of the project. Last, Extreme Programming (XP) is actually a deliberate and disciplined approach to software development.
Biography: David has been a PMP since 1999. He is a PMI R.E.P. with 20+ years in IT, domestic and international Program and Project Management and Organizational and Process Improvement consulting. His experience spans multiple industries, including Financial, Banking, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Transportation. Specific areas of expertise: Specialist in developing, implementing, and improving PMOs, including governance, controls, project, program, and portfolio methodology and process improvement using frameworks such as OPM3, ITIL, and CMMI. Developer and trainer for OPM3 ProductSuite; Certified Assessor and Consultant, 2006. Compliance consultant for Sarbanes-Oxley remediation using COSO and COBIT. Creator and facilitator of highly-successful PMP Prep Program that has produced 300+ PMPs. Innovative course developer, instructor and coach.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 @06:30 PM
Presented By:
David M. Sides, PMP, OPM3, ITIL
Vice President, Project Consulting Services
Sogeti USA
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