Agile user group CT, Scrum user group CT, Agile CT, Scrum CT, Agile Training CT, Scrum Training CT, Agile Connecticut, Dan Mezick

JEFF SUTHERLAND formulated Scrum with Ken Schwaber in the 1990's, using his role as CIO at several companies to experiment with new ways of organizing software teams. The resulting formulation, called Scrum, has transformed the working lives of hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and others who are leveraging the Scrum framework.

Scrum has attained worldwide fame for its ability to increase the productivity of software teams by several magnitudes through empowering individuals, fostering a team-oriented environment, and focusing on project transparency and results. Companies employing Scrum development processes include Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle, Siemens, SAP, Fidelity, British Telecom, The BBC, and many others, large and small.

Jeff is also known as one of the signatories of the Agile Manifesto, helping in the creation of the Agile Alliance, which brings all Agile development processes under one common umbrella. In addition, Jeff has served as the CTO of several notable organizations, on the Microsoft Business Framework Advisory Council, and has traveled the globe extensively coaching development organizations in the US, Europe, and Latin America.

Jeff is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U.S. Air Force's Top Gun program, and has served as a Phantom jet fighter commander in over 100 reconnaissance missions during combat operations. Jeff also received advanced degrees from Stanford University and the University of Colorado's School of Medicine.

MEETING AGENDA:

NOTE: We are asking for a free-will $3 bucks to cover the costs of food and beverages.

6:30 PM: SCRUM ORIENTATION: Scrum intro from Dan Mezick

7:00 PM: Food and networking time

7:15 PM: MAIN EVENT: Q&A on Scrum with JEFF SUTHERLAND. Jeff provides some context regarding modern Scrum, and then opens it up to questions.

NOTE: All questions are moderated by Dan Mezick and all the ground rules are clearly described at the start of the meeting. This is a FULL HOUR or Jeff taking your most difficult Scrum questions and answering them in a public forum. Arrive with prepared questions and be ready to be surprised by Jeff's answers. Is Scrum a thing of beauty? Yes. Come and ask questions, hear questions from others, and hear Jeff's sometimes surprising answers about the Scrum framework.

NOTE: This meeting is a significant milestone in the development of the Connecticut Scrum community. Be sure to register early as seating is STRICTLY LIMITED.

8:25 PM: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION OF MEETING

MEETING VENUE: MICROSOFT FARMINGTON CT. REGISTER HERE for this meeting

DIRECTIONS TO MICROSOFT FARMINGTON.

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SCRUM MASTER TRAINING JULY 6-7 with JEFF SUTHERLAND in CT.

Those seeking formal Scrum training in 2010 are encouraged to sign up for Jeff's 2-day Certified Scrum Master training July 6-7 in Farmington CT. This is an entry point for Project Managers, executives, team members, and sponsors new to Scrum. Jeff rarely if ever comes to Connecticut and this is your chance to attend a remarkable Scrum class from the worldwide authority on Scrum-- JEFF SUTHERLAND.

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REGARDING THE USER GROUP MEETING JULY 6 6:30PM

NOTE: Please do not register casually. If you register, make a commitment to attend.

DO NOT register casually for this meeting, as you do us a big disservice to us by distorting the actual count for the seating and food. Registration is an explicit commitment to attend.

If you register and then, for some reason cannot attend, notify us by email. We need this info to execute on a good meeting. You help ALOT by a) registering with a real intent to attend and b) informing us if and when you cannot make it for some reason.

Please help us deliver a great meeting by complying with these simple ground rules.

MEETING VENUE: MICROSOFT FARMINGTON CT. REGISTER HERE for this meeting

DIRECTIONS TO MICROSOFT FARMINGTON.