josh smith, Author at continuous quest - Page 8 of 9

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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Is a scrum board/agile board right for your team?

Scrum boards are excellent team productivity hacks. I’ve watched them turn disorganized projects into efficient operations. If you’re curious whether they’re a good fit for your team, here’s how visual

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Agile reporting tools: How can they help you?

Agile reporting tools are project management game changers. I’ve experienced their productivity benefits and improved team alignment to business goals. They provide real-time visibility, optimize processes, and enable teams to

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Agile backlog management: How to do it right?

Agile backlog management is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a project is successful. I’ve seen teams flounder without good backlog management. Managing the backlog

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Agile issue tracking: How can it help your team?

Agile issue tracking changes how teams handle issues and tasks, making them more efficient and collaborative. As a result, issues are resolved more quickly, and projects become more transparent. I’ve

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Agile task management: How can it improve work?

Agile task management is changing the way teams operate by dividing large projects into small tasks that are more manageable. This strategy helps teams operate more efficiently and effectively. I’ve

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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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