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Nathaniel Cadwell
Nathaniel Cadwell leads software development teams at Axiaware, where he helps clients from product envisioning to delivery. His experience includes both technical and management roles on projects for clients in sectors as diverse as financial services and the Federal Government. As a proponent of Agile project management, he regularly introduces innovations to the Axiaware toolbox. Nathaniel holds a Bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, and he is an avid marathon runner and photographer.George Dinwiddie
George Dinwiddie is a Software Development Consultant and Coach. George is a teacher and mentor for software developers who favors a hands-on collaborative approach. He has over 20 years experience in software development from embedded systems to enterprise systems. George is an experienced System Analyst/Architect and Software Designer/Developer with expertise in object-oriented (OOA/D) and structured analysis and design, user-centered, task-oriented interface design, test-driven development (TDD), refactoring, and design patterns. George is especially proficient in agile software development methodologies to develop robust systems that deliver true business value. He is a strong proponent of mentoring and life-long learning.Bob Payne
Bob Payne is the VP of Coaching Services at LitheSpeed, and a leading proponent of Agile Methodologies and Agile Engineering Practices with 25 years of project management, software development, engineering and business experience. As an early adopter of Extreme Programming (XP), he has worked exclusively as an Agile Coach and practitioner since 1999. He has mentored and managed many projects ranging in size from five to over one hundred people. As host of the AgileToolkit podcast he has produced over 60 podcasts, recording a variety of industry leaders and Agile practitioners. He has been on the organizing committee of the Agile Software Development Conference in 2007 and 2008. He is cofounder of the Washington, DC XP Users Group. Bob is passionate about training development teams in the use of Agile Engineering Practices that allow them to deliver high quality software in an Agile, iterative and incremental manner. With a MSEE in Computer Architectures for Artificial Intelligence and having grown up working in his family restaurant, he brings a unique blend of technical excellence and customer service to bear on his projects and training courses.Jolly Rajan
Jolly Rajan is the Director of Technology & Product Delivery at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He is an Agile enthusiast who leads delivery of mission critical software for clients who rely on Hill+Knowlton for their expertise in the PR domain. Jolly has advised clients in the Health-care, Retail, Tax and Political sectors on agile portfolio management, project management and delivery strategies. His consulting work is based on his prior product development experience in companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.Arin Sime
Arin Sime is an Agile Coach and development consultant, with over 14 years of experience as a developer, project lead, architect, and entrepreneur. Arin is a strong proponent of Agile software development practices and has spoken at Agile2009, Agile2010, and XP2011, as well as a number of local user groups. He has also guest lectured classes at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia on software and database design topics. Arin holds a Master’s degree in Management of Information Technology (MSMIT) from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce.Manoj Vadakkan
Manoj Vadakkan is an Agile Trainer working with software development groups providing training, coaching, and mentoring in Agile/Scrum principles and practices. He also works with Project Management Office and senior leadership team to drive organizational and cultural changes for organizations. Manoj has been working in the IT Industry for close to two decades. He has been Managing Software Development projects of various sizes for 10+ years and has been practicing Agile/Scrum principles and practices for 5+ years.Manoj is passionate about transitioning the world of work using Agile/Scrum principles and practices. He is a Certified Scrum Master & Certified Scrum Professional (CSM, CSP) and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).