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Quality Assurance
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Configuration Management
Design and Architecture
Dev Ops
Development
Kanban
Leadership
Lean Management
Measurement and Estimating
Measurement and Metrics
Mobile Applications
Mobile Testing
People and Teams
Performance Testing
Personal Improvement
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SCRUM
Security Testing
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Sunday, November 9
7:30 AM
Registration Desk Hours - 7:30am–10:00am
Continental Breakfast - 7:30am–8:30am
12:00 PM
Lunch - 12:00pm–1:00pm
1:00 PM
Multi-day Training Classes Continue - 1:00pm–5:00pm
4:00 PM
Registration Desk Hours - 4:00pm–6:00pm
Monday, November 10
7:00 AM
Registration Desk Hours - 7:00am–4:30pm
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast - 7:30am–8:30am
8:30 AM
Multi-day Training Classes Continue - 8:30am–5:00pm
Full-day Tutorials
Half-day Tutorials
MA
An Introduction to SAFe: The Scaled Agile Framework
NEW
Al Shalloway
,
Net Objectives
MB
Software Requirements Fundamentals for BAs, Testers, and Developers
NEW
Lee Copeland
,
Software Quality Engineering
MS
A Swift Kickstart: Introducing the Swift Programming Language
NEW
Daniel Steinberg
,
Dim Sum Thinking, Inc.
MC
Career Superpowers
NEW
James Whittaker
,
Microsoft
MD
Specification by Example: Mastering Agile Testing
Nate Oster
,
CodeSquads, LLC
ME
Build Product Backlogs with Test-Driven Thinking—and More
NEW
David Hussman
,
DevJam
MF
What’s Your Leadership IQ?
Jennifer Bonine
,
tap|QA, Inc.
MG
The Secrets of Estimating—ANYTHING
NEW
Payson Hall
,
Catalysis Group, Inc.
MH
Configuration Management: Robust Practices for Fast Delivery
NEW
Bob Aiello
,
CM Best Practices Consulting
MI
CANCELLED - Seven Principles of Impossible Thinking
Presentation Cancelled
MJ
Building a Culture of Trust Where Agile Thrives
NEW
Pollyanna Pixton
,
Accelinnova
12:00 PM
Lunch - 12:00pm–1:00pm
1:00 PM
Monday PM Tutorials - 1:00m–4:30pm
MK
Continuous Integration and Deployment through Continuous Testing
NEW
Jared Richardson
,
Agile Artisans
ML
Twelve Risks to Enterprise Software Projects—and What to Do about Them
Payson Hall
,
Catalysis Group, Inc.
MM
The Role of the Agile Business Analyst
Steve Adolph
,
Blue Agility
MN
Essential Test-Driven Development
Rob Myers
,
Agile Institute
MO
It’s All About Me™: Owning Your Behavior, Improving Your Team
NEW
Doc List
,
Doc List Enterprises
MP
Six Free Ideas to Improve Agile Success
SOLD OUT
Pollyanna Pixton
,
Accelinnova
MQ
Mobile App UX and Usability: A Continuous Improvement Model
NEW
Philip Lew
,
XBOSoft
MR
Design Patterns Explained—from Analysis through Implementation
Ken Pugh
,
Net Objectives
Tuesday, November 11
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast - 7:30am–8:30am
Registration Desk Hours - 7:30am–5:00pm
8:30 AM
Multi-day Training Classes Continue - 8:30am–5:00pm
Full-day Tutorials
Half-day Tutorials
TA
Continuous Delivery: Rapid and Reliable Releases with DevOps
Bob Aiello
,
CM Best Practices Consulting
TT
iOS 8 Quickstart: The Fundamental Pillars of iOS Development
NEW
Daniel Steinberg
,
Dim Sum Thinking, Inc.
TB
Giving Great Presentations: The Art of Stage Presence
NEW
James Whittaker
,
Microsoft
TC
Eight Steps to Kanban
Ken Pugh
,
Net Objectives
TD
Essential Patterns of Mature Agile Teams
Bob Galen
,
Velocity Partners
TE
Agile Boot Camp for Project Managers
NEW
Ken Whitaker
,
Leading Software Maniacs
TF
Risk Management: Project Management for Grown-Ups
NEW
Tim Lister
,
Atlantic Systems Guild, Inc.
TG
Software Design for Testability
Peter Zimmerer
,
Siemens AG
TH
Agile Project Failures: Root Causes and Corrective Actions
Jeff Payne
,
Coveros, Inc.
TI
Principles and Practices of Lean Software Development
NEW
Al Shalloway
,
Net Objectives
TJ
Coaching and Leading Agility: Tuning Agile Practices
David Hussman
,
DevJam
12:00 PM
Lunch - 12:00pm–1:00pm
1:00 PM
Tuesday PM Tutorials - 1:00m–4:30pm
TK
Essential Patterns of Mature Agile Leaders
NEW
Bob Galen
,
Velocity Partners
TL
Get the Requirements Right―the First Time
NEW
Tim Lister
,
Atlantic Systems Guild, Inc.
TM
Innovation Thinking: Evolve and Expand Your Capabilities
NEW
Jennifer Bonine
,
tap|QA, Inc.
TN
Techniques for Measuring Team Velocity
NEW
Rob Myers
,
Agile Institute
TO
Security Testing for Test Professionals
Jeff Payne
,
Coveros, Inc.
TP
The Kanban Racing Challenge: An Immersive Workshop
NEW
Nate Oster
,
CodeSquads, LLC
TQ
Product Owner Imperatives for Championing Agile Projects
NEW
Paul Reed
,
EBG Consulting
TR
Agile Estimation and Planning: Scrum, Kanban, and Beyond
David Hussman
,
DevJam
TS
Specifying Non-Functional Requirements
NEW
John Terzakis
,
Intel
4:30 PM
Welcome Reception - 4:30pm–5:30pm
Wednesday, November 12
7:00 AM
Registration Desk Hours - 7:00am–5:00pm
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast - 7:30am–8:30am
8:30 AM
K1
From Chaos to Order—Leading Software Teams Today
Ken Whitaker
,
Leading Software Maniacs
10:00 AM
K2
The Roots of Agility
Rob Myers
,
Agile Institute
11:00 AM
Networking Break - 11:00am–11:30am
11:30 AM
ITP1
Why the Cloud May Be the Best Place to Determine the Quality of Your Mobile App!
Neil Patterson
,
IBM
Projects & Teams
Business Analysis & Requirements
Personal Excellence
Going Mobile
BW1
Servant Leadership: It’s Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Tricia Broderick
,
Pearson
BW2
Requirements Are Requirements—or Maybe Not
Robin Goldsmith
,
Go Pro Management, Inc.
BW3
This Is Not Your Father's Career: Advice for the Modern Information Worker
James Whittaker
,
Microsoft
BW4
Incorporating 360 Degree App Quality in Mobile Development
Roy Solomon
,
Applause
12:30 PM
Lunch in the Expo- 12:30pm–1:30pm
1:30 PM
ITP2
Testing Ajax Mobile Apps with Agile Test Management and Tools
Frank Cohen
,
Appvance
Projects & Teams
Business Analysis & Requirements
Personal Excellence
Going Mobile
BW5
We Need It by the End of the Year: What's Your Estimate?
Tim Lister
,
Atlantic Systems Guild, Inc.
BW6
EARS: The Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax
John Terzakis
,
Intel
BW7
You Said What? Becoming Aware of the Things We Say
Doc List
,
Doc List Enterprises
BW8
Tips and Tricks for Building Secure Mobile Apps
Jeff Payne
,
Coveros, Inc.
2:45 PM
ITP3
Five Lessons from a Life Long Issue Tracker
Dan Radigan
,
Atlassian
Projects & Teams
Business Analysis & Requirements
Personal Excellence
Going Mobile
BW9
Gamification and Arbejdsglæde (Danish: Work Gladness/Joy)
Ryan Kleps
,
Boeing IT
BW10
Non-Functional Requirements: Forgotten, Neglected, and Misunderstood
Paul Reed
,
EBG Consulting
BW11
You, Inc.: Building Your Personal Brand
Jennifer Bonine
,
tap|QA, Inc.
BW12
The Coming Mobile Wearable World
Philip Lew
,
XBOSoft
3:45 PM
Networking Break - 3:45pm–4:15pm
4:15 PM
ITP4
The Big Four of Mobile Testing: Apps, Automation, Cloud, and Devices
Dan McFall
,
Mobile Labs
Projects & Teams
Business Analysis & Requirements
Personal Excellence
Security
BW13
Lean Software Development Is for Everyone
Ken Pugh
,
Net Objectives
BW14
Big Data Business Analytics: Get Ready for Tomorrow’s Projects
Candase Hokanson
,
Seilevel
BW15
The Magic of Assumptions
Payson Hall
,
Catalysis Group, Inc.
BW16
Privacy and Data Security: Minimizing Reputational and Legal Risks
Tatiana Melnik
,
Melnik Legal, PLCC
5:30 PM
Expo Reception - 5:30pm–6:30pm
Thursday, November 13
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast - 7:30am–8:30am
8:00 AM
Registration Desk Hours - 8:00am–5:30pm
8:30 AM
K3
The Future of Agile: Dilution, Calcification, or Evolution?
Jeff "Cheezy" Morgan
,
LeanDog
10:00 AM
ITP5
Is SAFe™ a Good Fit for My Organization?
Tony Timbol
,
David Consulting Group
Projects & Teams
Design & Code
Cloud Computing
Testing
BT1
Seven Deadly Habits of Ineffective Software Managers
Ken Whitaker
,
Leading Software Maniacs
BT2
Emergent Design: History, Concepts, and Principles
Rob Myers
,
Agile Institute
BT3
Cloud Computing: Yes, It Will Radically Change Your World
Mike Wood
,
Red Gate Software
BT4
The Survey Says: Testers Spend Their Time Doing...
Al Wagner
,
IBM
11:00 AM
Networking Break - 11:00am–11:30am
11:30 AM
ITP6
Are Your Continuous Tests Too Fragile for Agile?
Arthur Hicken
,
Parasoft
Projects & Teams
Design & Code
Cloud Computing
Testing
BT5
Applying Courtship Principles: Hiring for the Long Term
Philip Lew
,
XBOSoft
BT6
Avoiding Over Design and Under Design
Al Shalloway
,
Net Objectives
BT7
The Art and Science of Cloud-Based Performance Testing
Scott Barber
,
SmartBear
BT8
Software Testing’s Future—According to Lee Copeland
Lee Copeland
,
Software Quality Engineering
12:30 PM
Lunch in the Expo- 12:30pm–1:30pm
1:30 PM
ITP7
Efficient Software Testing for Agile Environments
Ed Tice
,
Coverity
Projects & Teams
Design & Code
Quality Assurance
Testing
BT9
Product Management: Optimizing the What to Develop
Ernani Ferrari
,
Mondo Strategies
BT10
Service Virtualization: Speed Up Delivery and Improve Quality
Anne Hungate
,
DIRECTV
Robb Kelman
,
DIRECTV
BT11
Develop a Defect Prevention Strategy—or Else!
Scott Aziz
,
Cognizant
BT12
Strategies for Mobile Web Application Testing
Raj Subramanian
,
Progressive Insurance
2:30 PM
Networking Break - 2:30pm–3:00pm
3:00 PM
Projects & Teams
Big Data
Metrics
Testing
BT13
Managing Technological Diversity: Avoid Boiling the Ocean
Katy Douglass
,
Nationwide Financial
BT14
Data-Driven Software Testing: The New, Lean Approach to Quality
Ken Johnston
,
Microsoft
BT15
Seven Key Metrics to Improve Agile Performance
Andrew Graves
,
InterContinental Hotels Group
BT16
Automating End-to-End Business Scenario Testing
Sandra Alequin
,
Allstate Insurance
Monika Mehrotra
,
Infosys, Ltd.
4:15 PM
K4
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone―Now
Tricia Broderick
,
Pearson
5:30 PM
Agile Leadership Summit Kick-Off Reception - 5:30pm–7:30pm
Friday, November 14
7:30 AM
Summit Registration Hours - 7:30am–3:30pm
8:30 AM
Agile Leadership Summit - 8:30am–3:30pm