Fall Professional Development DayThe Buffalo Chapter of the IIBA hosted a Professional Development Day. There were three synergistic tracks available with phenomenal speakers. Key Note SpeakerCraig PriceThe Realist's Guide to Getting a Grip on NegativityAs a speaker, author and podcaster, Craig has helped some of the most effective and diverse corporate leaders, from multibillion-dollar manufacturers to top universities, around the country find the path to success. His honest and realistic approach allows them to understand how to use our natural thought processes as tools for change and productivity. Craig realized for true long-term motivation and production, one must look at the current tools every person possesses and utilize them. This was the driving force behind his latest book “Half a Glass: The Realist’s Guide” which showcases his desire to bring “reality” based solutions to a variety of issues back into focus. An award winning professional stand-up comedian, veteran podcaster and certified instructor, Craig has a background in customer service, information technology and safety. Craig uses his sharp wit, intelligence and straight talk to deliver entertaining, informative programs that allow people to believe in themselves under any circumstances. Speakers
Judith Oja-GillamJudith's session is titled "Top 10 things about Business Architecture" in the BA track.Judith has proven ability to lead teams in the design, development and execution of strategic approaches to transformational change, organizational design and business process engineering practices. Focus is on generating business value and capability. A published SME who is frequently called upon to speak or deliver workshops at leading conferences and events on Business Architecture, Business Analysis and Requirements Definition and Business Process Design.
Anthony ReedAnthony Reed, CPA PMP has over 25 years in management and executive positions. He fused his two passions, managing and marathoning, to successfully implement multi-million dollar, international business projects. He’s been featured in business, IT, travel, and sports publications, including PMI Today, Runner’s World, Ebony, Southern Living, and the Journal of Accountancy. He holds two graduate and two undergraduate degrees and taught project management, IT, accounting, and business college courses and seminars. And he’s authored five books and over fifty management articles. This certified running coach is one of fifty people worldwide, who completed the marathon “hat trick” of finishing (1) 100 marathons on (2) all seven continents, including Antarctica, and (3) fifty States. He’s authored five books and over fifty management articles. His latest book is Running to Leadership: What Finishing 100+ Marathons On All Seven Continents Teaches Us About Success (second edition). Steve DaviSVP Engineering at Synacor
Steve
is responsible for their overall software product development as they
develop next generation products enabling subscribers to access all
their favorite TV shows, movies, and news anytime, anywhere, on the
device of their choosing. Prior
to Synacor, Steve served as Chief Technology Officer at SeaChange
International. Steve has more than 30 years of professional experience
in the software industry (10 years as an engineer, 10 years as manager,
and 10 years as an executive). He is passionate about agile software development, helping to move the entire Synacor and SeaChange software engineering organizations to agile. His experience at SeaChange is briefly described in Ken Schwaber's book, Software in 30 Days. His experiences at SeaChange and Synacor are described in the book, ”Executive Influence on Agile Development: Are You The Reason Why Agile Development Isn't Working?” Angelo ArcoleoKeeping It Simple - Scheduling | BUSINESS ANALYSIS
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