GOTO is a vendor independent international software development conference with more that 90 top speaker and 1300 attendees. The conference cover topics such as .Net, Java, Open Source, Agile, Architecture and Design, Web, Cloud, New Languages and Processes

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Gary Gruver, VP of Release, QA, and Operations at macys.com

Gary Gruver

Biography: Gary Gruver

Gary Gruver is an executive with a proven track record of leading Large-Scale Agile transformations and co-author of “A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development”. He is currently working to help organizations with their transformations after successfully leading two large transitions at HP and Macy’s.  As the Director of Engineering at HP, he led a large organization (400+ developers) on a journey from waterfall to agile development. At Macy’s.com, as the VP of QE, Release, and Operations, he led the transition to Continuous Delivery.

Co-Author: A Practical Approach to Large Scale Agile Development

Blog: practicallargescaleagile.com

Twitter: @GRUVERGary

Presentation: Lean Enterprise - Part I

Track: People & Process - Day 2 / Time: Tuesday 14:40 - 15:30 / Location: Store Sal

Large organizations often struggle to leverage software to create innovative products. This is due to a number of organizational factors, including culture, governance and financial management, and the application of portfolio and program management strategies that do not take advantage of the unique characteristics of software. This talk discusses how to take a lean approach to developing new products and running large scale programs of work, and how to grow a culture that enables organizations to turn software into a competitive advantage.

Presentation: Lean Enterprise - Part II

Track: People & Process - Day 2 / Time: Tuesday 15:50 - 16:40 / Location: Store Sal

Large organizations often struggle to leverage software to create innovative products. This is due to a number of organizational factors, including culture, governance and financial management, and the application of portfolio and program management strategies that do not take advantage of the unique characteristics of software. This talk discusses how to take a lean approach to developing new products and running large scale programs of work, and how to grow a culture that enables organizations to turn software into a competitive advantage.