Orlando’s Scrum User Group

A big thanks to everyone that came out to Orlando Scrum’s first meeting! We had some good discussion on different aspects of scrum on how the group will run. Join us and be part of learn and teach about Scrum. Our membership includes experience Scrum Masters through to beginners. All are welcome.

Two things that came out of our meeting is to start backlog and bookshelf pages on our site. So they are up now (see navigation at top). Soon we will put up our ideas from last night on the backlog, but feel free to start contributing. Same goes with the bookshelf page. Know of a good book or article (magazine, ele

A quick shout out to Kane Mar of Seattle’s Scrum Users Group. He has graciously provided his time and insight on starting and running a Scrum Users Group. Should you meet Kane or another member of Seattle’s Scrum Users Group buy a coffee to say thanks for us benefitting from their experience. I hear they like the java up there.

Orlando Scrum’s first meeting will be held on May 20 from 7 PM - 9 PM at Panera’s Altamonte Springs location. They have a community room we are using. It is just east of Altamonte Springs Mall and Florida Hospital Altamonte. It’s address and phone number are:

Panera
696 E Altamonte Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 332-7600 | phone

Food and beverages will be provided by Eaves Consulting.

Please RSVP to chad@orlandoscrum.org.

Preliminary Agenda is:

Welcome

Meeting locations

News & Happenings in Scrum

Membership - How to grow our group

Introductions & Food

Presentation

Discussion

First meeting for Orlando Scrum Users Group will be May 20 from 7 PM - 9 PM. Get it your calendars and don’t miss it! Our location is in the works and we should be able announce it early next week.

This August Agile Alliance is holding its Agile 2008 Conference in Toronto. More information here .

Hello Everyone,

For that haven’t yet heard or maybe it’s slipped your mind, Nov. 10- 13 is Agile Development Practices 2008 Conference right here in Orlando! More information here.

All who use Scrum and are interested in doing so are welcome to participate in our group.

Scrum is an agile software development framework emphasizing high-performing teams and production-ready software at end of each development cycle (called a sprint). As this process climbs in popularity, join us to learn how it can benefit you and your projects. Learn more about Scrum here.

Our purpose is to expand use of Scrum in Orlando and Central Florida. To do this we will educate our peers, clients, managers and employees on what Scrum is and how it works. Each of our meetings will have a brief presentation followed by a town hall meeting so all can participate each gathering.

Together we will learn about different Scrum’s workings, training sessions, conferences and certifications.

Please check back soon for date, time and location of our inaugural meeting in May 2008!