Topic: How can we make Agile work in the real world of software development? 
 
Topic Summary
In a traditional Waterfall software development methodology, you constrain requirements and float time and cost. In contrast, an Agile philosophy constrains time and cost and floats requirements.
However, in the real world of software development all three are often constrained as clients want to know: what is going to be built, how long it will take, and what it will cost, before work begins! 
How can your organization reap the benefits of an Agile methodology in this situation?
I will present a way to start in a Waterfall methodology and successfully move to Agile, which allows for the benefits of an Agile philosophy while giving clients the information they need before work begins.  This approach hinges on the work of Business Analysts and the relationships we build with our stakeholders.
 
Annie Rayhill
PMI-PBA, CSM
Founder / CEO Athena Consultants
 
 
Bio
Annie Rayhill is founder and CEO of Athena Consultants, a software consulting company specializing in the definition and design of software.
Annie has had six distinct careers, many in the IT realm. Her experience includes being a systems analyst for Fidelity Investments, where she helped define the calculation engine at the heart of the first system in the outsourcing industry to administer defined benefit pensions. She was also the process improvement specialist championing, defining, and implementing the product development process used by DEKA Research and Development to develop Segway.  In addition, Annie’s careers have spanned education, teaching math at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and as the principal of a local private elementary school. 
Annie has a Master’s degree in Education, and the British equivalent of a Master’s degree in Pure Mathematics.  She has her PMI-PBA certification and is a Certified Scrum Master.

When: Apr 19, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
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