Agile2015

Abstract:
Can you mix distribute open source culture with agile and lean principles? Sonatype is a unique company of open source leaders that produces software development support tools for companies that are struggling to keep track of their usage and risks of open source software components. Come hear how this startup has successfully used Scrum with completely distributed teams spread across multiple time zones. Find out what pre-conditions exist, principles we’re discovering, practices we use and continuing challenges we face as we coordinate the work of multiple teams across an open source product line with everyone working from a home-based office.

Learning Outcomes:

• * What are possible pre-conditions for a successful completely distributed agile team?


• * What are emerging principles for completely distributed agile teams?


• * What practices work well for completely distributed agile teams across multiple time zones?