Recap from TechDebates - Agile Topics

Earlier this year, Sphere Software hosted #TechDebates in Austin and Chicago on agile methods themes. The TechDebate panelists and attendees contributed to quite a few dynamic evenings. This is a quick recap of some of the expertise and resources shared during these events. 

BTW - if you are in Austin, be sure to join us at the CapitalFactory on November 5 for the next TechDebate. If you are a Chicago-based CTO or VP of Software Development, ask for an invitation to our CTO Roundtable on November 4.

• Agile Technology Development Resources: The Austin Agile TechDebate participants shared dozens of their favorite Agile resources. Check out this large collection of books, articles, blogs, audiobooks, and forums. 
• Agile Security and Compliance Prioritizes People Over Process: Some people might question whether security and compliance issues can be managed effectively within an Agile framework. Christa Meck, IT manager at Kasasa, believes that the security of sensitive data is fundamental to the Agile way of thinking. Learn what Christa had to say
• DevOps Expedite Innovation—Here’s How: Can security and compliance work within an Agile framework, or are the tensions simply too great? Director of Cloud Infrastructure Boyd Hemphill at Contrast Security strong believes that DevOps is instrumental for ability and rapid innovation. Learn more
• Agile, Security, & Compliance—Exploring the Tension: Will Simpson, founder and CEO of the consultancy Ten Eleven Twelve is an executive leader and business transformation expert with a track record of turning around underperforming departments and accelerating growth in business units, teams, and products by leveraging Agile and Lean philosophies. Will discusses how to best balance the need to innovate quickly to maintain a competitive advantage with compliance and security issues. Read article
• Unleashing Agile Development to Improve Education: Fernando DeLeon is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Innovare, a software solution seeking to improve the quality of education across the U.S. and Mexico. Fernando talks about his technology product and project management experience and how he is utilizing this experience to transform education. Read article
• Agile Development Success Lies in Communication and Curiosity: Peter Caron, Chief Product Officer at UBIX.AI, discusses his perspectives on agile, successful product and project management, and ways to keep stakeholders moving in the same direction. Learn more
• Making Agile Development More Comfortable: Belinda Hardman is a senior project manager/Scrum master for Morningstar. She share ideas for bringing agile development to traditionally non-agile projects. Read article
• Implementing Agile in Unexpected Places: Thanisha Paniak, Agile Program Leader at Capital One, is applying Agile where you would least expect it. Read about Thanisha’s insights, experience, and advice.