February Meeting - Why Regulated and Compliance-focused Companies Need DevOps

February Meeting - Why Regulated and Compliance-focused Companies Need DevOps

When: February 14, 2019  (Second Thursday) 

Where: Callibrity Complex (Building Next Door) 4445 Lake Forest Dr Suite 170 Blue Ash, OH 45242

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (networking starts at 5:30 pm)

Why Regulated and Compliance-focused Companies Need DevOps

Whether it's PCI, HIPAA, or SOX, companies that are under regulatory scrutiny typically rely on legacy methods and tools to prove compliance. Unfortunately, most highly regulated companies (and auditors) are often slow to accept new methods of software delivery such as Agile and DevOps, including fully automated infrastructure, continuous delivery, and rights management. In reality, these methods are not only more effective, they improve compliance - from end to end tractability to consistent, secure systems.

This talk will include several key concepts, tools, and techniques that take the pain out of audits, improve security, and allow teams to focus on product development at market speed. Misconceptions about automated processes, misinterpretation of regulatory guidelines, and reinforcement of the actual outcome - privacy and security - will be discussed and demonstrated. It's time to improve not only compliance, but overall delivery and dispel the fear of automation.

 About Kurt Crowley

Kurt Crowley is a technology leader with 18 years of success across all aspects of technology lifecycle management, having led software, infrastructure, operations, and project management teams. His background includes technology initiatives in financial services, health care, education, non-profit, government, ecommerce, insurance and other domains. Kurt’s reputation for achieving positive business outcomes and innovation rest in his ability to understand deep technical concepts, as well as emerging organizational and delivery techniques. Kurt is as comfortable with strategy and leadership of large scale initiatives as he is doing “hands on” development, including cutting edge DevOps automation and Cloud tooling. He has held leadership and consulting positions within both high-tech startups and large corporations, like Microsoft and Global Payments.

 

Agenda

  5:30pm: Doors open - Registration, Networking, Food

  6:00pm: Welcome and Intro (Lightning Talk optional)

  6:15pm: Featured Speaker

  7:15pm: Wrap-up and Raffle

  7:30pm: Adjourn - Post meeting networking

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January Meeting - EMBRACE A GROWTH MINDSET

January Meeting - Embrace a Growth Mindset

When: January 10, 2019  (Second Thursday) 

Where: Callibrity Complex (Building Next Door) 4445 Lake Forest Dr Suite 170 Blue Ash, OH 45242

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (networking starts at 5:30 pm)

Embrace a Growth Mindset

Do you have a growth mindset. More importantly, does your organization have a growth mindset? How does this impact an organizational transformation? Organizational learning happens when people begin questioning the way things are done, they begin trying out different ideas together and share those learnings. Join me as we explore what it means to have a growth mindset.

 About Diana Williams

Diana Williams is an experienced Agile Coach and Trainer with Project Brilliant. She has worked in both the public and private sectors, providing enterprise level Agile coaching. She is a passionate learner and teacher. Diana oversaw systems that had several billions of dollars’ flow through them. Her teams have recognized significant productivity gains, improved quality, and better predictability. She is empathic with her teams and stakeholders, helping them achieve things they did not realize were possible. She has received numerous praise from her clients and teams. When Diana is not coaching teams or leading projects, she is very family focused. She especially loves spending time with her grandchildren. As a mother and grandmother, she is an advocate for women working in technology.

Agenda

  5:30pm: Doors open - Registration, Networking, Food

  6:00pm: Welcome and Intro (Lightning Talk optional)

  6:15pm: Featured Speaker

  7:15pm: Wrap-up and Raffle

  7:30pm: Adjourn - Post meeting networking

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December Meeting - 8th Annual Holiday Mixer

When: December 13, 2018  (Second Thursday) Networking: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us in December for our 8th Annual Holiday Mixer. This is our annual event where you have an opportunity to meet and have candid conversations with our Leadership and other members of Agile Cincinnati. No presentations and no objectives other than to meet local Agile practitioners, network, and have a great time!

Location: Listermann/Triple Digit Brewing . 1621 Dana Ave Cincinnati 45207

Complimentary Drink and Appetizers: Agile Cincinnati will provide one (1) drink ticket per person at registration; as well as, appetizers.

PLEASE NOTE: Additional drink purchases are the responsiblity of the member. Additional purchases are pay as you go.

The last several years we have been fortunate to have many sponsored prizes and are fortunate to continue that tradition this year. 

Door Prizes - Conference Bags with goodies (while supplies last)

Sponsored Prizes - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN

One $100 Amazon.com Gift Card from Agile Cincinnati

Five $25 Amazon.com Gift Card from Agile Cincinnati

Other giveaways to be announced, so check back for updates!

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November Meeting - The Nexus Framework w/ Dr. Charles Suscheck

November Meeting - The Nexus Framework w/ Dr. Charles Suscheck

When: November 08, 2018  (Second Thursday) 

Networking: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (networking starts at 5:30 pm)

The Nexus Framework presented by Dr. Charles Suscheck

The premise for Scrum.org’s Nexus is that ability to scale depends on your ability to continuously identify and remove dependencies, integrate work at all levels, and create and inspect holistic increments. Nexus is Scrum, scaled and tuned to manage dependencies with multiple teams working on one product large. It creates a communication pathway that identifies and resolves dependencies by building on the existing Scrum framework and values. The result is a scaling framework for development groups of up to 100 people to create one reified Increment or product with minimal overhead - maximized outcome.

If you are looking for a framework to take advantage of a product mindset, Nexus and Professional Scaled Scrum is an answer based on Scrum. If you are looking for a project-based scaling mechanism, look at other frameworks.

About Dr. Chuck

Dr. Charles Suscheck specializes in agile software development methodologies, and project management. He is one of 6 people in the world certified to teach the entire scrum.org curriculum. He has over 25 years of professional experience in information technology, beginning his career as a software developer. Dr. Suscheck holds a Doctorate, Masters, and Bachelors in Computer Science. He holds multiple certifications including Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Safe Program Consultant (SPC), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). An educator at heart, he has over 30 published articles, has taught over 1000 students software development and is a highly respected conference speaker.

Agenda

  5:30pm: Doors open - Registration, Networking, Food

  6:00pm: Welcome and Intro (Lightning Talk optional)

  6:15pm: Featured Speaker

  7:15pm: Wrap-up and Raffle

  7:30pm: Adjourn - Post meeting networking

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