Our Vision - “To be the premier go to partner for Agile expertise. ”Our Mission - “To provide our client partners with the latest training and coaching from the field of Agile.”

2012 Symposium     Bronze Sponsor

The Briantrust Consulting Group specializes in helping companies of all sizes gain efficiencies in their software development and implementation process. We do this through the pragmatic application of best practices, in the fields of project management and software development lifecycles.  Unlike other companies we listen to our customers and take the time to understand their specific history and culture. With this knowledge we are able to tailor a methodology to their environment instead of tailoring their environment to a methodology.

At The Briantrust Consulting Group, we are passionate about Agile and it shows through in every class that we teach. We not only teach Agile, we live and breathe it. Our unique approach to training focuses on hands-on-exercises and utilizes the latest brain science techniques from the field of Accelerated Learning.

When adopting Agile methods, a trusted advisor can save your team time and frustration. At The Braintrust Consulting Group, we know that the best way to support clients during a Scrum implementation is with coaching. Our experienced coaches will work with you to assess your specific needs and create a customized implementation plan. With a plan in place, we can then tailor our services to your team’s unique challenges.

For more information reach us at www.braintrustgroup.com

TenStep, Inc.

2012 Symposium    Bronze Sponsor

TenStep specializes in consulting and training in business methodologies. We help organizations implement their goals and strategies through the successful execution of projects. This includes successfully implementing solid project management practices, setting up and running Project Management Offices (PMOs) establishing portfolio management processes, Strategic Planning and much more. Organizations can utilize our full range of consulting services and our extensive curriculum of training classes.

Our services are, in turn, grounded on a set of methodology products covering project management, PMOs, portfolio management, development lifecycle and more. We can also support other purchased methodologies or those that have been developed in-house.

International companies can use TenStep to deliver a consistent set of products and services almost anywhere in the world through their global network of over 50 offices supporting over 25 languages.

For more information contact us at www.tenstep.com

Platinum Edge is a full-service training and consulting partner focused on helping organizations around the world make the Waterfall to Agile transition

2012 Symposium     Silver Sponsor

Who We Are
A unique aggregation of traditional credentials, cutting edge approaches and international consulting experience. Platinum Edge is an agile-focused team of MBAs, behavioral science experts and certified project leaders that assist companies wanting to strategically improve project ROI.

Platinum Edge helps companies deliver value faster, with fewer risks, at a lower total cost. 

If your organization has or uses software development teams, we can help you.

Formed in 2001, Platinum Edge is the brainchild of Mark Layton, known throughout the world as Mr. Agile^®, a 20-year project management veteran and Project Management Institute instructor who saw the value of bringing a higher level of professionalism and more structured implementation of Agile’s superior approach. With over a decade of success behind us, Platinum continues to leverage the best minds and strategic frameworks to drive value improvements for Global 1000 companies and provide supportive mentoring services for aggressive boutique professionals.

A global organization, Platinum Edge offers multidimensional (strategic, financial, behavioral, operational) expertise in a single area — Agile-based project management. It is all that we do and we do it everywhere. If you are looking for a partner with deep knowledge in:

• Helping executive teams understand  the strategic and financial benefits of Agile
• Transitioning your enterprise from Waterfall to Agile
• Enabling geographically dispersed multi-national teams to achieve high development velocity

Then Platinum Edge is your professional services partner. Let us help you succeed.

For more information contact us at www.platinumedge.com

UMT

2012 Symposium     Silver Sponsor

The leader in Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management
UMT is a thought leader in project and portfolio management consulting, software products and training. UMT consultants provide end-to-end premier implementation and adoption services. We drive results using proven methodologies, technical expertise, training delivery and integrated solutions.

UMT is not your average consulting firm. Our Mission is very simple: To Provide Value to our Clients. But in that simplicity lies a deep dedication to customers and a pursuit of team synergy resulting in excellence. It is this effort that enables us to grow and build lasting relationships that have made UMT a success through the past twenty plus years.

Understanding our customers operational and business environments in depth is what allows UMT to lead the market with consistent, dependable service offerings, and to develop product solutions that are not only high quality but attuned to the needs of customers in a pragmatic way.

We see ourselves as both Management Consultants and developers of Innovative products.

Our strength in Management Consulting comes from techniques and approaches that have been in use for over 20 years and are continuously being refined and adjusted to industry and market needs.

Our strength in Product development comes from an upfront informal thought process and free flowing ideas that helps us identify strong customer needs, combined with a disciplined approach to developing these ideas into market-leading products.

 For more information reach us at www.umt.com