Gerry Weinberg speaking at events on Sep 27.

[Donald Leslie {74279}]

Gerry Weinberg is speaking twice on Tues Sep. 27.

He is giving a keynote at the sdexpo at Hynes convention ceneter. EXPO 
pass and keynotes are free. Info is at www.sdexpo.com.

The following is from the conference web page.

This presentation will discuss trends in the market place and how they 
impact the way in which we need to develop software. Over the last few 
years, IBM has worked with large numbers of software executives and 
development teams to analyze trends and compile a profile of software 
development priorities that capture modern patterns of success. We will 
cover these patterns of success that characterize successful software 
projects, as well as the anti-patterns. We will also discuss topics such 
as the future role of agile development, service-oriented architectures, 
business-driven development and open source software.

He is also speaking at the Boston SPIN meeting at MITRE.

Topic:  Fifty Years of Software Development – Lessons from the Ancients

Speaker:  Jerry Weinberg

When:   Tuesday, September 27, 2005  6:00pm-8:30pm
               6:00-6:45 Networking and Round Tables
               7:00-7:10 Announcements
               7:10-8:10 Presentation
               8:10-8:30 Questions and Answers

Boston SPIN meetings are free. No RSVP is necessary.

Abstract:  Fifty Years of Software Development – Lessons from the Ancients

Software development is always changing, but immersed in those changes, 
we may fail to see that not everything changes. Perhaps what hasn't 
changed in fifty years is worth our attention.

In this presentation, Jerry will tell some stories from his half-century 
in this software business and draw lessons about what is going on at 
present-what's important and what's ephemeral

  About the Speaker:  Jerry Weinberg

Gerald M. Weinberg (Jerry) is the author and co-author of numerous 
articles and books, including The Psychology of Computer Programming and 
an Introduction to General Systems Thinking. His books on leadership 
include Becoming a Technical Leader, The Secrets of Consulting, More 
Secrets of Consulting, and the four-volume Quality Software Management 
series.

His books cover all phases of the software life-cycle, including 
Exploring Requirements, Rethinking Systems Analysis and Design, The 
Handbook of Walkthroughs, Inspections, and Technical Reviews, and 
General Principles of System Design.

Jerry is a host of the AYE Conference (Amplifying Your Effectiveness) 
and winner of the Warnier Prize, the Stevens Award, and a charter member 
of the Computing Hall of Fame.


They sent the folowing today:

Special Advisory: Due to a construction project, the Crosby Drive 
entrance to MITRE might be closed on the night of our meeting. Please 
use the Route 62 entrance.  For directions, go to 
http://www.boston-spin.org/directions.html
.

Don Leslie