October meetup - Hiring processes and Agile transformations

We have two awesome talks planned for October's event. Doors open at 6 pm, and the first talk will start promptly at 6:30 pm.

Ernesto Tagwerker: Our Culture & Hiring Process

Ernesto will talk about the core values at Ombu Labs, their hiring standard operating procedure, what they have learned in the process, and what they need to improve for a brighter future.

About Ernesto

Ernesto is Founder and Managing Partner of Ombu Labs, The Lean Software Boutique. He has been writing software since 2004 and leading small teams for the past eight years. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Ombu Labs.

Ryan Lockard: Agile Culture Transformations from the Trenches

Understanding agility, people, and purpose are fundamental pillars in any decision to approach agile transformations. Assuming that you're swapping one process for another is a common trap organizations fall into, which sets up sub-optimized teams. This talk will cover establishing a baseline of agility, organizational adaptation of lean thinking, and some evidence-based exercises that reinforce positive team culture and engagement from my 15 years of experience.

About Ryan

Ryan Lockard, Elsevier, Manager of Software Engineering

Ryan Lockard has over 15 years experience in project and product delivery. Ryan has worked in various industries including Intellectual Property, Advertising, Science, Publishing, Manufacturing, ERP and most recently Clinical Research and Learning. Ryan is an agility leader and a manager of four agile teams that support a Health Care LMS and clinical content system. He has facilitated multiple agile transformations and serves as a coach and mentor to various teams and emerging agile professionals. Based in Philadelphia, Ryan is an avid reader, loving father of three, and incrementally becoming a great husband.