This month's event will include the topic of "Agile Development and the Agile BA and Career Path" The topic will be presented by Bruce Yang of CC Pace.

Meeting Agenda:

5:30 - 6:00 PM Sign-In and Memberships

6:00 - 6:45 PM Food/ Drinks/ Networking

6:45 - 7:00 PM Chapter Announcements

7:00 - 8:00 PM Speaker Presentation

8:00 - 8:15 PM Q/A and Wrap-up

Presentation Synopsis: With Agile methodologies taking software development by storm, many business analysts are left scratching their collective heads at the new role they play. Jason Kellenbenz and Bruce Yang from CC Pace will shed light on what an "Agile BA" does on a project. Get answers on everything from daily tasks to user stories, to how to use agile principles on a waterfall project. Arm yourself with practical knowledge so you won't be caught flat footed on your first agile project

Jason Kellenbenz and Bruce Yang work for consultancy CC Pace. Combined experience includes many years of business analysis on both agile and waterfall projects spanning from small to complex, multiyear projects. From being the sole BA on an agile project to speaking at the PMI, Jason and Bruce have a breadth of experience to share with the community. Bruce Yang is a thought-leader and speaker in the Washington DC community. He has been invited to speak at companies and industry bodies of all types, from Fannie Mae to the DoD to the Project Management Institute. Bruce has been published in Mortgage Banking Magazine, and has appeared on 'Think About It', a local cable television show. He can be reached at bruceyang@gmail.com.