Calendar

May
16
Sat
The Magic of Bill Blagg @ Paramount Theatre
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May
18
Mon
BenefitsPRO Broker Expo @ Austin, Texas, United States
May 18 – May 19 all-day
Certified Scrum Product Owner® Workshop (CSPO®) – Austin, Tx – Rick Waters @ Courtyard Marriott Austin Northwest Lakeline
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am

Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) Certification Workshop:  This is a 2 day course hosted by a Scrum Alliance® Certified Scrum Trainer®.   WHY Certified Scrum Product Owner Workshop ?  This is two-day course will provide the expertise needed to utilize Scrum to develop and innovate from concept to product. Develop the skills needed to communicate with Scrum teams and create a product backlog that is clear and manageable. Trainers provide hands-on exercises and practices to translate their real-world experience into applicable and usable skills for students to add to their repertoir of abilities. Learn the value of effective communication with development teams and customers to facilitate effective sprints and develop an excellent product.   Overview: The Certified Product Owner® (CSPO) course is a two-day, entry-level course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer®. The CSPO course is designed to cover all the basics of Scrum and also provide a large amount of material devoted to the Product Owner role. By earning a Certified Scrum Product Owner® certification you: Learn the foundation of Scrum and the scope of the Certified Scrum Product Owner’s role from the best minds in Scrum. Demonstrate to employers and peers your attainment of core Scrum knowledge. Expand your career opportunities by staying relevant and marketable across all industry sectors adopting Agile practices. Engage with a community of recognized Scrum experts who are committed to continuous improvement.   Course Objectives: Scrum basics and core values How the Scrum framework compares to other methods and when to use Scrum A Scrum team’s three roles and responsibilities The scope of the Product Owner’s role in detail The ScrumMaster and Team roles at a high level Developing a Product Vision and its role in galvanizing the team Different estimation levels in Scrum The Product Backlog—what it is (and is not) and how to groom and prioritize Release Management and measuring velocity Sprint planning and Daily Scrum Meeting Ways to effectively deal with stakeholders PDU’s |  SEU’s:  Two-day (16 hour) CSPO course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®) or Endorsed Scrum Trainer® (EST®). PMP’s: This course counts for 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs). Scrum Alliance Members: This course counts for 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs). PMI-ACP: This course counts is 15 of the 21 contact hours needed to be eligible for the PMI-ACP certification. Certification: After the course, the CST® will enter qualifying students’ registration information with the Scrum Alliance and those students will receive an email from Scrum Alliance and will be recognized as Certified Scrum Product Owner’s. Additonal Information: Ticket price includes: All class materials A two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks   Cancellation Policy: In order for us to provide the most experienced instructors and a superior classroom environment, we must ask you to adhere to our cancellation policy. If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule this registration, please notify us immediately. Our cancellation policy is as follows: 15 or more business days prior to class, 100% full refund of tuition. 8-15 business days prior to class, no refund, but may reschedule to another class within one year of date of cancelled class. 3-7 business days from the course start date, no refund is allowed but may reschedule to a future date within one year, with a charge of $200 cancellation/move fee.  2 business days from the start of a class, or if you do not attend the class, you will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule/credit(future dates).  Please view this link for further details on cancellation policy:- https://www.aleph-technologies.com/terms.

May
23
Sat
VEXATX: GAME ON! – New Braunfels, TX @ New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 am

TWO DAYS OF GAMING EXCITEMENT COMING TO NEW BRAUNFELS!

May
26
Tue
WomenHack – Austin Employer Ticket 5/26 @ Looking for a great company to host this event! email lisa@womenhack.com
May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm

WomenHack is a community that empowers women in tech through events, jobs, and reviews. We aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace for all. Our diversity recruiting events target some of the most talented women in tech which include software developers, designers, and product talent.  Our events are kicked off with diversity talks, followed by 5-minute rapid interviews to keep things engaging and fun. It will be a casual evening that allows for maximum face-to-face exposure and interaction with everyone in the room. Get to know who you are talking to by going through the list of candidates who have signed up for the event a day before. We invite you to join us in working towards the vision of equalizing the playing field in the tech industry while building mutually benefitting from an inclusive team.   BRING DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSIVENESS INTO TECH (Not an employer?) WHY ATTEND? • Showcase your company’s support and commitment to diversity and inclusion• Get the word out about your brand, technologies, and projects to the widest pool of candidates• Build strong and diverse teams without sacrificing quality and start the hiring relationship early • Get in front of handpicked female technical talents and hire women who are amazing at their jobs WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WOMENHACK EVENTS: How do you ensure quality?Our events are invite-only for candidates, so that ensures that almost everyone has a solid work history or background. Technical talents such as developers, designers, and PMs are invited according to their expertise. What should I bring?You’d want to share more about your technologies and projects with potential candidates, so bringing your laptop would be a good idea. We also recommend bringing banners, marketing materials, and swag for this event. A printout of the list of candidates attending this event might also be useful for recruitment purposes.  I’m not a woman, can I attend?Of course! Our event promotes gender equality and inclusiveness in the workplace and supporters of this are always welcome. Can I bring multiple people?Absolutely, but you will need to buy an additional ticket for each person attending. We highly recommend having multiple people present to be able to work the room. Do you collect a recruiting fee?We don’t ever take a fee outside of the ticket price. Can I hold a private event for my company only?We have worked with multiple industry players to reach their diversity hiring goals internally. Email lisa@womenhack.com for more information regarding private events.  WomenHack Host: WomenHack Sponsors:  www.womenhack.com Questions? Email us at lisa@womenhack.com Refund Policy 

May
30
Sat
Love Revisited @ 3ten ACL Live
May 30 @ 8:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jun
13
Sat
Leading SAFe 4.6 with SAFe Agilist Certification Austin, TX(Weekend) @ The Westin
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am

Leading SAFe® 4.6 Develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower your enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when you become a SAFe 4 Agilist (SA). This two-day course teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). You’ll learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale. You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA).  Audience The following individuals will benefit from this course: Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs Development, QA and Infrastructure Management Program and Project Managers Product and Product Line Management Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads Enterprise, System and Solution Architects  Learning Objectives After this course, you will understand how to: Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise Support the execution of Agile Release Trains Coordinate large Value Streams Manage a Lean-Agile Portfolio Align the organisation to a common process model Configure the Framework for your context Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise  Detailed Course Guide The course consists of the following: 1. Intro to SAFe Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework 2. Lean Thinking An overview of Lean Software Development and Product Development Flow 3. Agile Development Application of Agile development in the enterprise context. Business Benefits. 4. SAFe ScrumXP An experiential walk-through of “SAFe ScrumXP”, focusing on scalable technical, project management and economic prioritization practices that enable scaling to the program and portfolio level 5. Agile Release Train Identification, implementation and execution of Agile Release Trains – long-lived programs whereby teams-of-agile-teams optimize quality and velocity delivery for the enterprises larger value streams 6. Agile Portfolio Management Agile transformational patterns for Strategy and Investment Funding, Program Management, and Governance 7. Agile Architecture Principles of Agile Architecture, role of System and Enterprise Architects, and Architecting with Flow 8. Scaling Leadership Scaling Enterprise Lean|Agile leadership By the end of this course, attendees will be able to: * Apply lean, agile and product development flow principles to improve productivity, employee engagement, time to market, and quality * Apply the Scaled Agile Framework based on lecture, real-world examples, and insights by Scaled Agile experts * Understand the skills necessary for an enterprise transformation based on the information and examples presented, and additional recommended readings and resources * Gain the insights into the leadership skill most effective in unlocking the intrinsic motivation of software development knowledge workers, and begin applying them in your context  SAFe® Certification Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). Exam Details Name: SAFe 4 Agilist Exam Format: Multiple Choice Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe course Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam Number of Questions: 45 Passing Score: 34 out of 45 (76% passing score SAFe® Certification Kit Attendees who pass the exam will receive: A SAFe Agilist certificate One year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist SAFe Agilist branding kit with the SA certification mark   What You Get The class registration includes: Attendee workbooks Eligibility to take the SAFe Agilist exam One-year membership to Scaled Agile, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products SAFe Agilist (SA) attendance certificate upon request   Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs) Attendees may be eligible to apply for 16 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications. Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.                  Our Leading SAFe and other Scaled Agile Framework certification classes are available every weekend in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and some other places .For more dates and cities please look under More Events From This Organizer or click on Lean Agile Hub to see the list of upcoming classes Cancelation policy:  Full refunds will be issued for cancelations made more than 30 days from the start of the course. For cancellations less than 30 days prior to course start, registrants may contact us to change their registration to another offering.  Notice: If you are booking travel please be sure to book refundable tickets. If 4 or more students do not register for the course, the course will be canceled and you will be notified of cancellation at least a week prior to class. We will not be responsible for any canceled airline or hotel reservations.    

Jun
22
Mon
Austin Professional Hiring Event. @ Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Jun 22 @ 9:30 am – 9:30 am

This Professional Hiring Event is free to job seekers and allows you to connect face to face with top employers.  Apply today!   Register to recieve a full list of the attending employers or submit your resume directly to the human resource managers prior to the hiring event for advance consideration at: http://www.therecruitingnetwork.net/candidates Professional Dress is required and bringing additional copies of your resume is strongly recommended. What do you need to do to attend?  1. Click the register button here to secure your spot.  2. Be prepared, dress professional and be on time on the day of the event.   We are looking forward to partnering with you on your career search.

Jul
7
Tue
Open House for Expectant Parents at Family First Healthcare- Ronald Reagan @ Family First Healthcare - Ronald Reagan
Jul 7 @ 5:30 pm – 5:30 pm

We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss our care of newborns and children. Topics include: Role of the Family Practice provider Routine infant care and preventative health Immunizations Office information and policies Patient portal Q & A

Jul
24
Fri
2020 Capital of Texas Conference @ Double Tree Hotel
Jul 24 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

7th Annual Capital of Texas Conference