Blake Helms - Doing Agile Development Right as a Developer
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When most people talk about agile software development they think of ceremonies, patterns and practices but forget the most important aspect, an agile mindset. In this talk I will discuss some of the things that we as developers can do to make sure that we get the full advantage of working in an agile environment.
Blake's Bio
Blake Helms is a Software Development Manager for EBSCO Industries, a global company with businesses in a range of industries including Information Services, Publishing and Digital Media, Outdoor Products, Real Estate, Manufacturing and Distribution, and Business Services, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
There he is responsible for several core infrastructure components and has been a driver for software craftsmanship and creating a culture that promotes mentorship and continuous improvement.
Blake is incredibly passionate about technology in all areas from writing code for work, to audio/video production for his church to automating his home.