Pragmatic Agile – everyone says they are agile, but it’s bullsh*t!

So what is Pragmatic Agile? Topics discussed:

• What and how are we measuring?
• What are we learning from these metrics?
• How are we changing from the learning?

About Emad Georgy

Emad is recognized globally as an execution-focused CTO and powerful transformational leader. Developing Code and Developing Leaders!

Hands-on, execution-focused, CTO Advisor and Consultant leading large-scale transformations in architecture, Agile, DevOps, IT, process and leadership development. He helps his clients with scaling and growing pains as well as developing strong leaders in technology.

• Former CTO of Experian and other enterprise brands, as well as 3 startup CTO roles, leading global transformations in Software Development, QA, DevOps and Operations
• Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader
• Global Innovation Award winner, Product Launch of the Year, Hadoop/Cloudera
• Cloudera-featured video case study on real-time view of the customer (1 of 1st 50 to implement Hbase into production globally)
• Contributed .Net code to Windows XP OS and a number of Microsoft product lines
• IBM Research-recognized technical debt model using predictive analytics – incorporated into Rational Rose product
• Scrum Alliance Speaker, mentored by Ken Schwaber
• Passion for computer science and leadership development

How Does Your Tech Organization Measure Up?

CTOs wear many hats at work. You have to provide technical leadership but also run the team day-to-day and often, operational excellence gets left behind. Meet Agustin Lebron and Paul Johnson, who created Essilen Research, a consulting firm that helps CTOs and companies improve their technical operational efficiency. In this AMA, Paul and Agustin will share their stories and answer your questions about running tech teams efficiently and enabling their growth.

About Agustin Lebron

Agustin started his career as an IC design engineer. He then transitioned to a career as a quant trader and researcher on Wall Street and in London England. He has created, developed and implemented numerous trading strategies, including some of the first deep neural-network-based strategies. His new book The Laws Of Trading teachers readers how to use trading concepts to improve their decision-making.

About Paul Johnson

Paul started a career in software engineering in 1999 at Qualcomm Inc. In his 20 years of experience, he has worked from an individual contributor to a senior director overseeing a worldwide team of hundreds of engineers. Paul has experienced the entire tech company lifecycle: from the super fast growth of a young team through the challenges of downsizing and financial pressure. He offers this perspective to his clients and helps them navigate every stage.