[TriLUG] riangle Java Users Group (TriJUG) mtg reminder: Monday July 19

[Pete Soper]

  Triangle Java Users Group presents:

     Agile Introduction

  Presented by:

     Jeffrey Barschaw

July 19, 2010
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Red Hat/Raleigh
1801 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC
TriJUG meetings are hosted by JBoss


   Presentation summary:

This presentation is an introduction to Agile and its methodologies.
We'll focus on two in particular; Scrum and Kanban. They both help
manage the scope and flow of development work, but in slightly
different ways. Scrum has a little more rigor in its approach with
defined roles, time boxed iterations, and a more formal cadence to the
team meetings and activities. It still provides the flexibility so the
team can evaluate, adjust, and improve the process to deliver high
value and quality software. Kanban eases some of these restrictions
while still providing a nimble way to manage software development
activities in our ever changing world of customer expectations.


   About the Speaker

Jeff has almost 20 years experience in Software Development,
Architecture, Team Leader, Project Manager, and now Agile Coach at Gear
Stream. Jeff has experience in C/C++/Java/Visual Basic and has dabbled
in .NET, and Objective C. Along with a strong technical background, he
understands the human dynamics to motivate individuals and teams to
exceed their goals. He is currently utilizing his technical and
leadership background to introduce Agile methodologies to create high
performing enterprise teams.


   Agenda:

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6:00 - 6:30 -- Setup, TriJUG board discussion (open to all)
6:30 - 7:00 -- Meet, Talk, Pizza&  soft drinks
7:00 - 7:15 -- JUG Business and Announcements, including "share a job"
                       (Recruiters welcome)
7:15 - 8:15 -- Presentation
8:15 - 8:30 -- Discussion with Presenters
8:30        -- Book Raffle
9:00        -- Doors close

   Admission:

    Paid-up members of TriJUG may attend without additional charge.
Non-members are asked to pay $5 per meeting. However, if you are either
a full time student or unemployed, then we ask only $2 per meeting.
Membership for 12 months is $40 and $15 respectively.

DIRECTIONS to meeting place at Red Hat/Raleigh

   Google Maps:http://tinyurl.com/trijug-meeting-place

    From the Raleigh Beltline:

     Take the Western Blvd exit east toward downtown Raleigh. After
crossing Gorman Street turn right onto Varsity Drive. After crossing
Avent Ferry Road and Main Campus Drive, Red Hat's main entrance is on
the left. Parking is just beyond the entrance: a left into the parking
deck. Come back out of the deck, follow the sidewalk to the right and
back to the main entrance. The meeting room is to the left after
entering the main lobby.

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