Customer Testimonials

Mitch was my teacher on Scrum Alliance course "Agile Estimation and Planning" and I recommend him for everybody wanting to improve the knowledge on agile methodologies. Mitch is a great teacher, knows how to keep the audience completely focused and he is an expert on agile principals and best practices.

João Brandão Rodrigues, PMP, Development Team Leader, HP. December 2009

Mitch is not only an exeptional agile training expert with robust knowledge of professional material, but he comes loaded with real world examples that equate to a rich training experience for diverse audiences. Not only do I recommend Mitch, but I will continue to hire him for training whenever possible

John Smith, Release Manager, Microsoft. December 2009

Mitch taught a set of Agile classes (Product Owner, Scrum Master) that were tailored toward our specific needs and to a variety of skill sets in the room. Mitch's well-thought, organized curriculum combined with his professional, confident style resulted in informative and fun classes. His deep experience enabled him to flexibly modify the course and provide appropriate processes to facilitate learning. The lasting contribution occurred when the class was over and teams performed with a better understanding of one another. I thought that the class was well done and hope our paths cross again in the future

Connie Chrobuck, Product Manager, Virtuoso. September 2009

Mitch's Scrum training was greatly beneficial to our team and surprisingly enjoyable. He tailored his training to our specific team needs and has made himself available afterward to answer follow up questions as we have been transitioning to Agile software development.
Without hesitation I endorse Mitch and his Agile Training.

Scott Hansen, Sr. Software Engineer, Sybase. July 2008

Mitch was brought into Virtuoso to bring together an entirely new IT department that had various levels of exposure to Agile. He conducted a multi-day class that focused on all aspects of Agile from the perspective of the individuals would be filling the role of Product Owner, Project Manager, Scrum Master and Developer. The curriculum was extremely interactive and included many hands-on exercises that generated a lot of good discussion. I would recommend Mitch to anyone who is interested in adopting the Agile process, or just need a refresher on the basics. He is well prepared and a dynamic presenter.

Milissa Kelly, Product Owner, Virtuoso. July 2009

Mitch conducted a one day Agile workshop for our software engineering team in August 2008. He was very experienced in this discipline and it showed in the many real life examples he shared with us from his work. Mitch is an engaging and entertaining speaker, and was adept at fostering good interaction and dialogue with our team. With many examples and hands on exercises, the workshop was an excellent first introduction into Agile, and I am confident Mitch could conduct more in-depth training in this area as well. The experience was most valuable for our team. I would not hesitate to recommend Mitch to others as a trainer in Agile thinking, approach, and methods.

Doug Wood, CTO, Asset-Control. September 2008

Mitch was recommended to me by Mike Cohn when looking to provide a Certified ScrumMaster course to my organization. Being the Scrum coach in my organization, I wanted to provide the best education and experience to my executives and colleagues and Mitch delivered just that. He provided a half day Scrum overview and a 2 day Certified ScrumMaster course. I worked closely with Mitch before the course to make sure he had everything he needed to provide the right experience and training. It was great to be able to see how organized and prepared Mitch was for the class. He also provided guidance and suggestions for some of the issues we were having on projects throughout the organization that was helpful and insightful. Mitch's class was exciting and tailored to our organization and attendees. He was able to lead our class of 36 people through the 2 days of activities, collaborative exercises and discussions. All of the individuals who had attended the course left feeling they understood the fundamentals of Scrum and were excited to experience it in action. I will bring Mitch in for future courses and consulting and would recommend him to anyone who asks.

Raffi Simonian, Manager, AAA - Northern California, Nevada & Utah. April 2008

 

Mitch's understanding of Agile practices and his ability to transfer that expertise to others is truly exceptional. His passion is infectious and his approach to both teaching and the hands on practice of developing world class solutions using Agile principles make him invaluable in any company. I consistantly recommend and use Mitch's services and advice and strongly recommend him to anyone needing to be successful building an Agile team.

 

Robert Miles, CTO, Ascentium Corporation. June 2008

After several months of searching for an Agile coach that I thought would work well within my company’s culture I was referred to Mitch. Immediately after our first conversation I knew Mitch was the right guy. He’s extremely pragmatic and adaptable. He worked with me on putting together the right mix of formal training and direct coaching that I thought would work best for my company. Once Mitch arrived he was willing to refine the program based on participants’ reactions and priority shifts. What’s been very apparent throughout has been Mitch’s extensive experience with Agile and working with agile teams. During his limited time at my company he provided teams with some simple techniques that helped tremendously with estimating and planning and are techniques we still use today. I highly recommend Mitch as both an agile trainer and coach.

Jonathan Parziale, Director, NaviMedix Corporation. March 2008

Mitch's extensive experience in all agile team roles make him an excellent Certified Scrum Master course instructor. He can readily draw upon his own experiences to relate how various techniques covered in the course material should be applied in practice. Mitch's professional style offers insight into the blend of Venus approachability and no-nonsense Mars leadership qualities necessary to fulfill the role of team facilitator / Scrum Master. The hands-on activities Mitch includes in his course also provide a solid framework for introducing and applying Scrum practices. I highly recommend Mitch as your CSM instructor.

Clinton Sheppard, Sr. Developer, Teres Solutions. April 2008