Implementing Gitflow from Development to Deployment

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Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS) such as Git have quickly become the de facto version control systems for development shops of all sizes. Their draw is the power and ease brought to branching and merging. Gitflow is a pattern used with Git (or any other DVCS for that matter) that establishes a framework for managing features, bug fixes and releases.

Thomas and Michael will walk you through Gitflow, demonstrating its application to the entire development lifecycle from development to QA to Continuous Integration to deployment. You will leave this presentation having learned the key role Atlassian tools play in this lifecycle, bringing automation and traceability to your development process.

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Speaker Bios
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Thomas Behlau – http://www.isostech.com/web/thomas
Thomas Behlau combines powerful analytical skills with strategic decision making processes to provide client solutions as a Senior Consultant at Isos Technology.

As a seasoned software engineering consultant, Thomas Behlau is normally cast in the role of tech lead and architect in his consulting engagement. Thomas possesses a daunting list of skills as a software engineer. He has extensive experience in delivering enterprise and mobile applications. Thomas has been involved in and managed all phases of software development projects, from initial design through development, deployment and production support.

Beyond standard software engineering roles, Thomas Behlau has also produced and taught courses to enterprise clients. These have ranged from introductory OO courses to Java programming for RPG programmers to enterprise application server administration and best practices. Thomas brings this strong skill at mentoring to clients, leaving them with a solid understanding of the solutions provided.

Thomas Behlau applies the same thorough analysis and long term strategy to consulting problems as one would apply to an intense game of chess. His wide-ranging technical knowledge and strong mentoring skills make him a valuable asset to all Isos Technology’s clients.
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Michael March – http://www.isostech.com/web/march
Michael March brings visionary thinking and practical business experience to his role as Head of Atlassian Services at Isos Technology.

Michael March’s 20+ years of business experience has been a crucible of improving companies ranging in size from a two-person startup to Fortune 500 companies. He has been involved in aspects of the business ranging from heavy software development to the management of massive computing infrastructures. Purposefully shifting organizational sizes, types, domain foci and operational foci has given Michael a unique insight into how to solve IT problems in all areas, ranging from the technical to process to administrative.

Michael March created Arizona’s first Internet service twenty years ago as a co-founder and CEO of Internet Direct, Inc. During the five years Mike lead the company, Internet Direct, Inc. reached several notable milestones. It was the world’s first virtual web hosting company. It was the fist NAT router for small businesses. And it was the first wired/wireless public access Internet solution. Michael March continued his pioneering efforts in shaping the commercial internet after Earthlink acquired Internet Direct, Inc. in 1998. Michael served as the head of Earthlink’s internal tools teams. During this time that Michael honed his DEVOPS and Agile methodology skills.

Since his time at Earthlink, Michael March has dedicated his career to helping in the automation of every aspect of IT infrastructure for organizations of all sizes. This automation has been applied to all portions of the businesses, from development to operations to customer support.

With a strong, proven track record of forward-thinking solutions to business concerns, Michael March brings invaluable tools for success wherever he goes. This legacy of solution expertise is an asset to all existing and future Isos Technology clients.