josh smith, Author at continuous quest

Josh fascination with computers began at an early age, nurtured by his experiences in his parents' local hardware store. This interest led him to join his high school's robotics club, where he discovered his passion for programming. Pursuing this path, Josh majored in Computer Science and gained valuable experience through internships at various tech startups during his college years, exposing him to a wide range of development methodologies. Josh's career in software development progressed rapidly, starting as a junior developer at a mid-sized software company where his organizational skills quickly propelled him into leadership roles. While working full-time, he pursued a Master's degree in Software Engineering Management, focusing his thesis on comparing adaptive software development frameworks. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Josh has become known for implementing flexible and efficient development processes. His comprehensive understanding of adaptive frameworks and his ability to tailor methodologies to unique project needs have earned him respect in the industry, where he continues to expand his knowledge through regular attendance at conferences and workshops.

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Agile communication tools: Which ones work best?

Agile communication tools are essential to a team’s success. I’ve personally experienced how the right tools can significantly improve a project, and vice versa. In this post, I’ll reveal the

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Agile business analysis: How does it work?

Agile business analysis is changing the way businesses think about projects. I’ve watched it turn slow processes into agile, responsive systems. Inside, you’ll discover how Agile BAs combine traditional strategies

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Agile metrics: How can they improve your team?

Agile metrics can transform your team’s productivity. In fact, simply tracking cycle time helped some teams increase delivery speed by 21%. 64% of Agile teams track velocity, as it’s one

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How can agile techniques improve your workflow?

Agile tactics can transform your workflow. I’ve used agile tactics in many software projects during my 15 years as a software developer. You’ll be more productive, deliver software more quickly,

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Agile stakeholder management: How does it work?

Agile stakeholder management is essential to successfully completing a project. I’ve personally witnessed how it can make or break a project. You’ll discover how to identify the main stakeholders, rank

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Agile estimation tools: How can they help teams?

Agile estimation tools allow teams to make more accurate projections of project timelines and effort. These tools accomplish this by using techniques like Planning Poker, t-shirt sizing, and story points

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How can agile customer management help you?

Agile customer management can transform how you think about customer relationships. I’ve used this strategy at several software companies with great success. You’ll discover how to quickly address customer pain

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Agile best practices: How can they help you?

Agile best practices are the best thing you can do to maximize your team’s productivity and success. I’ve used these practices for more than 15 years and have seen the

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Kanban agile: How can it help your team?

Kanban Agile is a game changer for your team’s workflow. I’ve watched it turn disorderly projects into efficient operations. This approach is a mix of visual task management and continuous

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Agile development life cycle: How does it work?

The Agile development life cycle is a game changer for software development. It’s a flexible methodology that allows you to change things fast. I’ve used Agile in countless projects throughout

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