Session Abstract:
Scrum is a software development framework based on Agile concepts and practices. It concentrates on Visibility and Honesty and has a distinct lack of "Command and Control".
This session introduces some of the key concepts of Scrum. We will start by looking at what Scrum is, some of its key artefacts and processes and then look at how we can automate some of this using Conchango's Scrum for Team System.
James has over 14 years experience in software development and has worked with a number of European blue chip companies such as Conchango, Volkswagen, Boots, Play.com and various leading financial organisations. Having experienced a wide range of software development methodologies and frameworks he now concentrates his efforts solely in the Scrum and Agile camp as he believes strongly that contemporary software development requires high speed, flexibility and quality in an ever changing world of requirements.
James has recently taken on the role of Software Development Manager at Maxgaming and is in the process of rolling out Scrum throughout the development teams within the company. Also acting as a "Scrum Coach" James delivers Scrum training and advice to other companies within the Tattersalls group, facilitating amongst other things an organisation Scrum Community group. James has worked on numerous Scrum projects prior to this with Conchango, the developer of "Scrum for Team System" and leading providers of Scrum process guidance.
James is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), MCSD and holds an honours degree in Microelectronics and computing.
