A New Year, A New Start for Your Agile Transformation and Jira Instance by Jim Hannon, Agile Transformation Architect
This will be a comprehensive view of the steps your organization should be doing to see if your agile transformation is providing the needed gains and efficiencies. The workshop will provide areas where you should focus on and how you can leverage your Atlassian tools to improve your Agile transformation. If you believe your operating at a sub-optimal level this session is for you.
DevOps at Scale by Erion Peci, Acadian Asset Management
Scaling agile to the enterprise with Jira Align - Product Demo by Rob Boyaval, JiraAlign Enterprise Solution Architect, Atlassian
Agile at Scale using Jira Software and Portfolio for Jira by Eduardo Lessa, Gurnet Consulting
Can agile practices work across a large portfolio of many teams and lots of developers? We will look at the role of context and autonomy, as well as some common characteristics found among high-functioning agile portfolios. Successful organizations communicate across the portfolio. They share knowledge and break barriers between organizational silos.
We need to approach agile at scale differently. The reality is, in order to effectively operate agile at true enterprise-scale, it needs to be understood and approached deliberately.
Meat, vegan, and gluten-free meal options will be available. We will have several food options, so you will not be left hungry, but the main focus is fresh, organic sushi with a smoothie service as well! Also, we will not forget the pizza lovers.
Come enjoy 15-year-old red wine among other exceptional alcohol offerings.
Our deepest appreciation to our sponsors for their continued support: Adaptavist, ALM Works, Appfire, cPrime, Column IT, Divinti, Eliasson, Gurnet Consulting, Mattermost, and SmatBear.
Acadian Asset Management
Agile Coach
Fidelity
Director of Agile Transformation
Gurnet Consulting
Atlassian Product Manager
Atlassian
Enterprise Solution Architect
Leading strategic agile implementations to new heights. Providing strategic direction on technology and process areas.
The current area of focus:
The two predominate scaling methods are the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum @Scale.
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) has established itself as the leading approach for large organizations to adopt agile practices across their enterprise. SAFe adoptions are complex and lengthy as they involve many areas and procedures of an organization.
Scrum@Scale is a framework within which networks of Scrum Teams operating consistently with the Scrum Guide can address complex problems, while creatively delivering products of the highest possible value. These “products” may be hardware, software, complex integrated systems, processes, services, etc., depending upon the domain of the Scrum Teams.
Eduardo is the Agile Practice Lead and Atlassian Product Manager at Gurnet Consulting. With 20 years of experience in strategy development and execution in the Insurance, Finance, Healthcare, and Professional Services industries, he has led multiple Agile transformation efforts for several different companies in the New England area. His roles include scrum master, Agile coach, and mentor for various teams in multiple client engagements.
Through building high-performing teams and implementing proven Agile methods, Eduardo transforms teams to deliver immediate value and exceed expectations. He specializes in the practical and real world implementation of Agile with a focus on how to transform processes and people leading to immediate improvement. His unique blend of business, technical, project management, and leadership skills allows him to reach audiences of all levels and identify appropriate practices to employ in the organization to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Most recently, Eduardo has expanded his arsenal of skills by obtaining the highly coveted Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP) credentials for both Jira and Confluence Administration. He has also worked as a Jira and Confluence administrator helping several companies utilize the Atlassian suite of tools more effectively during their transformations.
PairAbility
Chief Solution Architect
Staples, inc.
Boston Atlassian User Group Leader
Boston AUG
Group Leader
Group Leader