When: 10 Aug 2016, 5:30pm-8:30pm
The traditional or waterfall approach to software development is a series of sequential steps from requirements to release. In this very structured and rigid approach, as the project progresses, the incorporation of changes becomes harder and harder. However, the flip side of the coin is that bugs found in early waterfall stages can help avoid a lot of cost and pain during the later stages.
The agile approach a non-sequential, flexible, and iterative approach that involves no formal planning for the entire project upfront rather incorporates on-the-fly planning within each individual sprint undertaken to produce incremental product. The changes are always welcome in Agile and the key focus is on providing the value to the customer in the form of frequent bite-size chunks.
Both of these approaches have advantages and disadvantages depending upon the project environment in which they are used. For instance, the agile approach is best suitable for the pure software development projects and the waterfall is considered to be best suited for the large manufacturing, construction, and IT infrastructure projects.
Takeaways:
• Learn the differences among the waterfall, agile, and water-agile approaches
• Learn how to obtain optimal mix of waterfall and agile approach to create hybrid synergy
• Learn when to use agile in its pure form
• Learn when to use waterfall in its pure form
• Learn when to use the hybrid water-agile approach
Register today!
Harjit Singh, MBA, PMP, CSM: Training and Assessments – Coach & Consultant
Harjit Singh earned his MBA from University of Texas and his master's degree in Computer Engineering from California State University, Sacramento. He is also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Lean Six Sigma professional, and hold PMP (Project Management Professional) credentials. He possesses more than 25 years' experience in the private and public sector as an engineer, project manager, and educator. Currently, he is working as a Data Processing Manager III at the State of California. In addition, he is also a visiting professor at Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University where he teaches project management and business management courses. Prior to this, he worked at Hewlett-Packard Company for 15 years as a systems software engineer and technical project manager. He is also a former member of the Board of Directors for the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) where he served in the capacity of CIO and vice president of relations and marketing.
Singh has authored the following two books on Project Management:
* Mastering Project Human Resource Management: Effectively Organize and Communicate with All Project Stakeholders
* Project Management Analytics: A Data-Driven Approach to Making Rational and Effective Project Decisions
Meeting Leaders: Kuntal Thakore, PMP, CSM Contact Meeting Leaders
PDU Info: 2.0 - Category A PDU claiming instructions
Program Agenda:
Food: Complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, popular Samosas/Chutney
On-line Registration
At-the-Door Registration
A limited number of registrations can be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis. Once this limit has been reached, the event will be closed to additional attendees.
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.