Members,
Please check out the job listings page for our website:
http://www.agilephilly.com/page/job-listings. There are a bunch of new
openings. Hope this is helpful.

Regards
Ravindar

--Fred
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Hey folks,

Lean and "Lean Startups" are all the rage these days.  I was wondering if there were any members of this group or people you know in the Philly area who were working in/aspiring toward a lean startup, and whether there were any meetups/groups surrounding that topic specifically?  

Are there people on this list that would be interested in such a group, if there isn't one already?

Thanks!

Brian

 

Hey folks,

Lean and "Lean Startups" are all the rage these days.  I was wondering if there were any members of this group or people you know in the Philly area who were working in/aspiring toward a lean startup, and whether there were any meetups/groups surrounding that topic specifically?  

Are there people on this list that would be interested in such a group, if there isn't one already?

Thanks!

Brian

 

Fred - 

That sounds very cool!  Are you familiar with Lean Startup methods?  While I've been learning about Lean, Theory of Constraints, and other ideas (esp.how they relate to software development) for a couple years now, the Lean Startup community is specifically interested in applying these ideas to new business development, particularly customer and market development, and have a lot of very interesting approaches to starting a business that resonate with what I've learned from agile, lean, and other areas.  There is a Google Group led by one of the leaders in the community, Eric Ries, at http://groups.google.com/group/lean-startup-circle

There are other cities with groups dedicated to this particular way of running a startup, one of which several friends of mine in Austin are involved in.  That's sort of where this idea is coming from :)  

One of the books that is often listed as required reading is The Four Steps to Epiphany, about finding an idea, and developing customers.  I haven't read about the ideas, but want to very soon.

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Fred Stluka <fred@bristle.com> wrote:

Brian,

I'm currently working at a very lean startup:
- About 3 months old
- Agile development
- Frequent demos to customers/investors
- Amazon cloud-based Linux servers
  - No physical server in the office -- only laptops, wireless
    router, and FIOS connection.
- FOSS platform and components:  Linux, Groovy/Grails, Spring,
  JSON-based RESTful Web services via Jersey JAX-RS, MongoDB,
  Tomcat, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, etc. 
- FOSS tools: Eclipse, Firebug, MediaWiki, Git, JIRA, JUnit,
  Hudson, etc.

--Fred
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Open Source: Without walls and fences, we need no Windows or Gates.
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Brian Donahue wrote:

Hey folks,

Lean and "Lean Startups" are all the rage these days.  I was wondering if there were any members of this group or people you know in the Philly area who were working in/aspiring toward a lean startup, and whether there were any meetups/groups surrounding that topic specifically?  

Are there people on this list that would be interested in such a group, if there isn't one already?

Thanks!

Brian

Love the idea of book club and lunch meetings. Where do I sign up.

--- In agilephilly@yahoogroups.com, Brian Donahue <brian@...> wrote:
>
> Sebastian - I was thinking about a book club as I wrote that last email.
>  That would be great!  Scheduling is probably the biggest challenge.   I
> wonder if you/others would be open to doing a virtual lunch meeting (or
> actual lunch meeting if possible, but our area is rather large)?  We could
> use skype or another tool.  This might allow us to move faster, for example
> meet weekly.  If we do virtual, we could mix in an in-person meetup if/when
> possible.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Sebastian Hermida <sbastn@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > +1 on this topic. Maybe we could run a book club with "the 4 steps to
> > Epiphany"?
> >
> > Sebastian
> >
> > On Aug 11, 2010, at 2:23 PM, Brian Donahue <brian@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Fred -
> >
> > That sounds very cool!  Are you familiar with Lean Startup methods?  While
> > I've been learning about Lean, Theory of Constraints, and other ideas
> > (esp.how they relate to software development) for a couple years now, the
> > Lean Startup community is specifically interested in applying these ideas to
> > new business development, particularly customer and market development, and
> > have a lot of very interesting approaches to starting a business that
> > resonate with what I've learned from agile, lean, and other areas.  There is
> > a Google Group led by one of the leaders in the community, Eric Ries, at
<http://groups.google.com/group/lean-startup-circle>
> > http://groups.google.com/group/lean-startup-circle
> >
> > There are other cities with groups dedicated to this particular way of
> > running a startup, one of which several friends of mine in Austin are
> > involved in.  That's sort of where this idea is coming from :)
> >
> > One of the books that is often listed as required reading is The Four Steps
> > to Epiphany, about finding an idea, and developing customers.  I haven't
> > read about the ideas, but want to very soon.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Fred Stluka <fred@...> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Brian,
> >>
> >> I'm currently working at a very lean startup:
> >> - About 3 months old
> >> - Agile development
> >> - Frequent demos to customers/investors
> >> - Amazon cloud-based Linux servers
> >>   - No physical server in the office -- only laptops, wireless
> >>     router, and FIOS connection.
> >> - FOSS platform and components:  Linux, Groovy/Grails, Spring,
> >>   JSON-based RESTful Web services via Jersey JAX-RS, MongoDB,
> >>   Tomcat, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, etc.
> >> - FOSS tools: Eclipse, Firebug, MediaWiki, Git, JIRA, JUnit,
> >>   Hudson, etc.
> >>
> >> --Fred
> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> Fred Stluka -- mailto:fred@ <fred@...>bristle.com -- 
<http://bristle.com/~fred/>http://bristle.com/~fred/
> >> Bristle Software, Inc --  <http://bristle.com>http://bristle.com -- Glad to
be of service!
> >> Open Source: Without walls and fences, we need no Windows or Gates.
> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Brian Donahue wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey folks,
> >>
> >>  Lean and "Lean Startups <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_Startup>" are
> >> all the rage these days.  I was wondering if there were any members of this
> >> group or people you know in the Philly area who were working in/aspiring
> >> toward a lean startup, and whether there were any meetups/groups
surrounding
> >> that topic specifically?
> >>
> >>  Are there people on this list that would be interested in such a group,
> >> if there isn't one already?
> >>
> >>  Thanks!
> >>
> >> Brian
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Hi Guys,

We would like to host another Agile Philly code kata night at the Math
Forum. We might try some of the architecture katas that I learned
about at Uber conf, or if there is not too much interest in that then
we can do some katas from http://codekata.pragprog.com/

The Math Forum is at 3210 Cherry Street, close to 30th street station.

Either a Monday or Tuesday night would work for us. If you are
interested in coming could you vote for a date on this doodle
calendar?  http://doodle.com/cgvqdinfyn5g65d6

Thanks!
-Audrey

Looks like the 24th is going to be the day for Code Kata Night: 6-8pm
@ the Math Forum.

Thanks for signing up everyone! Hope to see you there!

-Audrey

On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 8:36 AM, Audrey Troutt <audrey.troutt@...> wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> We would like to host another Agile Philly code kata night at the Math
> Forum. We might try some of the architecture katas that I learned
> about at Uber conf, or if there is not too much interest in that then
> we can do some katas from http://codekata.pragprog.com/
>
> The Math Forum is at 3210 Cherry Street, close to 30th street station.
>
> Either a Monday or Tuesday night would work for us. If you are
> interested in coming could you vote for a date on this doodle
> calendar?  http://doodle.com/cgvqdinfyn5g65d6
>
> Thanks!
> -Audrey
>

wish i could be there to help you and JB beta test... but i am
throwing an 80th birthday party for my Mom that Saturday :-)

jon
blog: http://technicaldebt.wetpaint.com
twitter: http://twitter.com/JonKernPA


Bonnie Aumann said the following on 9/8/10 1:28 PM:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I've been working with JB Rainsberger on a new workshop
> <http://productsashimi.com/> that will teach three techniques that
> business folks and technical folks can use to work together more
> effectively. This isn't an advertisement for that class, but rather a
> request for a venue.
>
> As a practical and intensive workshop, we need space for 12-14 people
> to break off into 4 groups with whiteboards or easel pads, and a clear
> wall for a projector. As folks who came out to the Theory of
> Constraints talk will remember, hands-on activities can get a bit
> crowded in the Algorithmics conference room, so if anyone knows of a
> space, or has access to a space, that will accommodate these
> activities, please let me know. We can offer compensation in good
> will, comps for a pair, or if necessary, cash.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bonnie Aumann
> http://bonniea.com
>
>

BTW: maybe you could try IndyHall?

jon
blog: http://technicaldebt.wetpaint.com
twitter: http://twitter.com/JonKernPA


Bonnie Aumann said the following on 9/8/10 1:28 PM:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I've been working with JB Rainsberger on a new workshop
> <http://productsashimi.com/> that will teach three techniques that
> business folks and technical folks can use to work together more
> effectively. This isn't an advertisement for that class, but rather a
> request for a venue.
>
> As a practical and intensive workshop, we need space for 12-14 people
> to break off into 4 groups with whiteboards or easel pads, and a clear
> wall for a projector. As folks who came out to the Theory of
> Constraints talk will remember, hands-on activities can get a bit
> crowded in the Algorithmics conference room, so if anyone knows of a
> space, or has access to a space, that will accommodate these
> activities, please let me know. We can offer compensation in good
> will, comps for a pair, or if necessary, cash.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bonnie Aumann
> http://bonniea.com
>
>

The next meeting of Philly SPIN - the Software Process Improvement Network - whom we have had many joint meetings with - has an interesting September meeting.

September 22, 2010 6-8PM at Analytical Graphics, Inc in Exton PA.

TOPIC: Quality and Productivity Metrics in Agile Development presented by Jim Schiel, CEO Artisan Software Consulting LLC

In most implementations of Agile Development, there is a need to 1) ensure that product quality is at least maintained if not enhanced by the use of Agile methods and practices and 2) identify an appropriate way to measure team performance in a manner consistent with and supportive of Agile principles. In this presentation, we will look at implementations of Scrum with XP practices and review how to set high-quality criteria for your team within the context of the Scrum framework. We will also look at metrics that will give you a way to realistically measure Scrum team performance and what to do with those metrics once you have them!

6:00 - 6:30 Check-in, light dinner, and networking
6:30 - 7:30 Presentation
7:30 - 8:00 Networking

RSVP mailto:philly_spin@..."philly_spin@...

Directions: http://www.agi.com/about-agi/offices/exton/directions.aspx
Analytical Graphics, Inc.
220 Valley Creek Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
Phone: 1.610.981.8000
(N 40 deg 02.330, W 75 deg 35.806)

Presented by SPIN http://spin.asqphilly.org/SPIN.html
The meeting is free, but RSVP to SPIN via email.

wow, team productivity/performance metrics tied to Scrum?

tempting to attend, especially since I can barely get past the
suppositions contained in 1) and 2) :-)

jon
blog: http://technicaldebt.wetpaint.com
twitter: http://twitter.com/JonKernPA


Voris, John said the following on 9/9/10 12:14 PM:
>
>
> The next meeting of Philly SPIN - the Software Process Improvement
> Network - whom we have had many joint meetings with - has an
> interesting September meeting.
>
> *September 22, 2010 6-8PM at Analytical Graphics, Inc in Exton PA.*
>
> TOPIC:* Quality and Productivity Metrics in Agile Development*
> presented by Jim Schiel, CEO Artisan Software Consulting LLC
>
> In most implementations of Agile Development, there is a need to 1)
> ensure that product quality is at least maintained if not enhanced by
> the use of Agile methods and practices and 2) identify an appropriate
> way to measure team performance in a manner consistent with and
> supportive of Agile principles. In this presentation, we will look at
> implementations of Scrum with XP practices and review how to set
> high-quality criteria for your team within the context of the Scrum
> framework. We will also look at metrics that will give you a way to
> realistically measure Scrum team performance and what to do with those
> metrics once you have them!
>
> 6:00 - 6:30 Check-in, light dinner, and networking
> 6:30 - 7:30 Presentation
> 7:30 - 8:00 Networking
>
> RSVP _mailto:philly_spin@..."philly_spin@..._
> <mailto:philly_spin@...>
>
> Directions: _http://www.agi.com/about-agi/offices/exton/directions.aspx_
> *Analytical Graphics, Inc*.
> 220 Valley Creek Blvd.
> Exton, PA 19341
> Phone: 1.610.981.8000
> (N 40 deg 02.330, W 75 deg 35.806)
>
> Presented by SPIN _http://spin.asqphilly.org/SPIN.html_
> The meeting is free, but RSVP to SPIN via email.
>
>
>