Executive Seminar: Implementing Lean Software Development

Several books have been written on the theory of Lean Software Development. In this full-day seminar we will present three in-depth case studies to show you how it can actually be done, even in today’s economic environment.   Join us for a deep-dive into Lean tools and practices that you can use to realize immediate performance improvements. 

You will learn how to:

• Systematically identify and remove waste to reduce costs and delivery times
• Specify precise and quantified customer requirements
• Integrate continuous innovation and learning into your culture
• Improve customer satisfaction, trust and intimacy
• Rapidly redesign your product development system
• Improve collaboration and trust

Program

  8:30 Registration and networking, breakfast
  9:00 The recession’s impact on the Software industry [FO]
10:15 Break
10:30 Achieving Lean Operations in the Software Industry [FO]
12:00 Lunch
  1:00 Lean Case Study #1 –Game Development  [SM, JC]
  1:45 Lean Case Study #2 –Future Combat Systems [FM]
  2:30 Break
  2:45 Lean Case Study #3 - Real Estate Portfolio Management [CB]
  3:30 Lean Leadership, from CEOs to team leads [FO]
  4:00 Panel discussion [everyone]
  5:00 Wrap-up

Speakers

Frode Odegard, CEO, Lean Software Institute
Steve Mayer, VP of Software Development, Buzztime
Justin Cooper, Sr. Director of Product Management, Buzztime
Frank Macaulay, Program Manager, Future Combat Systems, Lockheed Martin
Chris Babcock, VP of Technology, Real Capital Markets

Speaker bios

Justin Cooper, Senior Director of Product Management, Buzztime

Justin has been with NTN Buzztime for the past 11 years working in production, product development and product management.  He is currently responsible for life cycle management of all Buzztime products on their proprietary Buzztime Network, as well as web and mobile platforms.  Prior to his tenure at NTN Buzztime, Justin earned a J.D. at the California Western School of Law.

NTN Buzztime is engaged in providing multi-point social interactive entertainment. The Company’s interactive entertainment is distributed in-home and out-of-home across broadband platforms, including online, cable television, satellite television and in approximately 3,900 restaurants, sports bars and pubs throughout North America.

Steve Mayer, VP of Software Development, Buzztime

Steve is the VP of Software Development at NTN Buzztime, and leads the development effort for Buzztime’s out of home network, web sites and mobile platforms. He was an integral part of leading Buzztime’s transition to Lean development, and is an internal advocate for Lean principles across the organization. He has 18 years of software industry experience and a Master’s Degree in interdisciplinary computer science and music from Mills College.

Frank Macaulay, Program Manager, Future Combat Systems, Lockheed Martin

Frank Macaulay is the Program Manager for Lockheed Martin’s Level 1 Sensor Fusion subcontract on the Army’s Future Combat System (FCS) program. Frank graduated with a BS in Operations Research from Cornell University, and an MS in Operations Research from George Mason University. Frank was an officer in the US Navy for 6 years, worked at BDM International in McLean Virginia (now a part of Northrop Grumman) for 8 years, and joined ORINCON Corporation in San Diego in 2000. ORINCON was subsequently acquired by Lockheed Martin in 2003.

Chris Babcock, Vice President, Technology, Real Capital Markets (RCM1)

Chris has over 14 years experience in Information Technology and Product Development. In his current position with Real Capital Markets, Chris is responsible for all aspects of technology execution including product development, strategic planning, vendor management, and technology infrastructure.

Prior to joining RCM1, Chris held leadership positions with Snap-on and Encyclopædia Britannica where he established a successful track record implementing Agile and Lean Software Development practices to deliver commercial software applications.   Chris earned his B.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego.

RCM1 provides the online marketing, virtual deal room, and qualified buyer database for over 25% of all commercial properties brought to market in the United States. The RCM1 platform enables transaction professionals to market, manage, and track assets throughout the entire real estate lifecycle with increased speed, efficiency, transparency, and security.

Frode Odegard, CEO, Lean Software Institute

Frode has more than two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and trusted advisor to high-tech executives.  Organizations he has helped include Sony Electronics Inc., Lockheed Martin, Honeywell Aerospace, Cardinal Health, AT&T Wireless, and Plantronics.   Frode is currently writing a book on Lean for the IT industry. His mission statement: Make the world of work a better place. 

Before founding the Lean Software Institute in 2004, Frode was the CEO and founder of Odegard Labs, Inc., a software engineering research and consulting firm. Prior to founding Odegard Labs in 1991, Frode was the CEO and founder of a Norwegian company building next-generation software development tools. His interests outside work include history, languages, philosophy, mathematics, psychology, fencing, skydiving, and strength training.