NOTE CHANGE OF TIME AND LOCATION
Chicago
Software Process Improvement Network
(C-SPIN) Meeting http://www.c-spin.net/
ThoughtWorks
Aon Building, 200 E.
Randolph Street
25th floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Be sure
to check the C-SPIN website (http://www.c-spin.net/) to
confirm details.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
4:45 - 5:30 PM Registration & Networking (ThoughtWorks will provide refreshments!)
5:30 - 6:30 PM Presentation
6:30 - 7:00 PM Additional Q&A and discussion
Seating
is limited & advance registration required
To register, go to http://www.thoughtworks.com/events/beyond-burndown-governance-tips-software-projects
Note: Attendees will need a photo ID to check in with the building security system.
|
Beyond
the Burn Down Governance
tips for software projects Presenter: Mark
Rickmeier, Client Principal with ThoughtWorks |
Abstract
Governance
has received a bad reputation in the news recently (The sub-prime mortgage
crisis, Bernie Madoff, etc) With
each of these failures - we all rightly ask: "Where was the oversight?
What is the point of the governance team, if they can't prevent these
problems?"
Software
is no exception. The IT industry has a terrible reputation for overspending,
delivery poor quality, or releasing unwanted features. So where is the
governance? What control do we have over our projects?
In
this talk, Mark Rickmeier will discuss how organizations should assess the
health of their software delivery projects. He will identify some of the
techniques used by successful delivery teams to track and forecast their
projects, assess risk, and communicate with the PMO
About
the Presenter
Mark
Rickmeier has spent over a decade with ThoughtWorks
working in all aspects of software delivery (testing, analysis, management, and
development). He specializes on IT governance and designing the PMO for his
client's largest and most complex projects. He has lead software teams in the
insurance, retail, leasing, transportation, healthcare, and finance verticals.
After living and working with clients in India, Germany, England, and
Australia, he is now a Client Principal with ThoughtWorks
and based out of Chicago.
About C-SPIN
C-SPIN is a leadership forum for the free and open exchange of software process
improvement experiences and practical ideas. We promote achieving higher
levels of process maturity, software quality, and mutual
respect. Companies, academic institutions, government organizations, and
individuals are invited. For information about C-SPIN and its board, contact
Tony Kvitek at tonykv@live.com.
To receive future announcements electronically, register your e-mail address
(include name, personal email address, company, and phone number) at http://c-spin.net/newsletter/
Driving and Parking Directions
ThoughtWorks
is located at 200 East Randolph Street, 25th floor of the Aon Center.
Getting to the Office and What to Expect:
As
the second tallest building in Chicago, security at the Aon Center is rather tight. All guests are required to show
proof of identification through valid picture IDs, and
all bags will be subject to search. Once you arrive at the building, please
enter through the South lobby doors located on Randolph Street and proceed to
the Guest Registration Center. Building Greeters will welcome guests, locate their names on the I-Visitor system, request
photo identification, and print guest badges. Guests will then be directed
through the automatic portals, allowing unescorted access to the building
elevator banks. Please use the elevators in the lower lobby labeled Levels
21-37. Exit the elevator on the 25th
floor and proceed to the reception area.
DRIVING
DIRECTIONS TO THE AON CENTER PARKING GARAGE:
From the North:
Lake Shore Drive South to Randolph Drive Exit
(turn right).
Drive 2 blocks to Columbus Drive (stop light)
(turn right) (immediately into the left lane).
Drive one block to Lake Street (stop light)
(turn left).
Drive ½ block,
entrance to the garage is located on the left side of the Lake Street.
From the South:
Lake Shore Drive North to Randolph Drive Exit
(turn left).
Drive 2 blocks to Columbus Drive (stop light)
(turn right) (immediately into the left lane).
Drive one block to Lake Street (stop light)
(turn left).
Drive ½ block,
entrance to the parking garage is located on the left side of Lake Street.
From the West (I 90/I 94 Dan Ryan/OHare
Airport):
Ohio Street exit East to Michigan Avenue (turn
right).
Drive 2 blocks (past the river) to Inter.
South Water Street (stop light) (turn left).
Drive ½ block to Inter. Stetson Street (stop
sign) (turn right)
the road will curve east. \
Entrance
to the parking garage is on the right.
From the West (I 290 Eisenhower):
Congress East to Columbus Drive (turn left).
Drive about 1½ miles(1block
past Randolph Drive) to Lake Street
(turn left).
Entrance to the parking garage is located on
the left side of Lake Street.
Expect to spend between $20 and $25 on
parking. In the Millenium
Garage, parking is $14.
CTA Red, Brown, Green, Purple and Orange Lines
have stops that
are within easy walking distance of the
Aon Center. For more information please visit http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/