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Roger Fortner, CEO, Secure Software Solutions Inc.

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:38:56 +0000

I joined a team in 2009 where Dave Rooney was the Agile Coach. He brings a wealth of relevant project experience to a team. He is always positive and is well versed in Agile and associated methodologies. In the case of our project, Dave handled a number of sensitive management issues very well that allowed the development team to function efficiently. I would not hesitate in recommending him and would enjoy working with him again on future projects.

Tim Born, Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:37:48 +0000

I had the good fortune to have Dave Rooney as one of our agile coaches at Alcatel-Lucent, and I would bring him in again. He knows agile deeply, through obvious experience, and is able to communicate it clearly to the teams. He is dogged in his pursuit of making teams better, but using a gentle rather than abrasive approach. Recommended.

Declan Whelan – Agile Coach, LeanIntuit.com

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:33:46 +0000

Dave Rooney has keen insight that allows him to quickly see to the heart of complex issues. He draws out the conversations that need to happen and the actions that need to be taken. He has the courage to say the things that aren’t being said and the conviction to stand behind them.

Tim Bacon – Export Development Canada

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:32:56 +0000

Glenn Waters’ coaching “recipes” creatively combine experience, patience, humour, sincerity and a deep understanding of Lean and Agile techniques. I benefitted from his advice and wealth of accumulated knowledge, and I would love to have the chance to work with him again!

Ellen Grove, Software Development Manager, Nortel

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:31:21 +0000

Glenn Waters did a super job of leading our team through a turbulent business and organizational environment. He consistently demonstrated personal integrity and sound judgment regarding our projects, teams and processes so that we could work as effectively as possible (and have some fun in the process). Glenn’s support and enthusiasm were critical factors in our team’s successful adoption of Lean and Agile development practices. He consistently models the attitudes and behaviors needed to build strong self-organizing teams, encouraging open communication, mutual respect and shared accountability.

Dan Murphy, Principal, Government Technology Partners

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:30:30 +0000

Dave Rooney was one of the original thought leaders on Agile Development techniques in the Ottawa region. As early as 2000 he was engaged in projects in the Canadian Federal Government that were initially developed using waterfall techniques and subsequently saved by Dave deploying Agile approaches before the concept of Agile had really been developed. If you want to ensure success of your software development project – contract Dave and follow his advice and guidance closely.

Louis Dionne, Project Manager, Export Development Canada

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:29:13 +0000

Glenn Waters was one of the coaches at EDC as part of a multi-year effort to introduce Agile. He was assigned to our team and project and provided just the right amount of coaching to guide us effectively between the huddles, the planning and the retrospective as well as through the hurdles of a pilot project. It was great to work with him as part of the team and benefit from his wisdom – Agile and all.

Ian Hamilton, VP Engineering, Signiant Inc.

dave — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:28:44 +0000

Agile training and coaching services provided by Glenn Waters and Dave Rooney were essential to Signiant’s implementation of Agile software development and associated engineering practices. Communication within Signiant has improved dramatically and Signiant is much more responsive to customer needs as a result. Glenn and Dave have a wealth of experience in software development and applying Agile methodologies that I believe will provide immediate return on investment to any software development organization contemplating anything from a complete Agile transition to a simple tune up of existing practices.

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admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:48:37 +0000

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