Brigham Johnson

Software Developer with six years experience on large customer-facing websites in agile/Scrum environments. Previously I had worked as a Systems Engineer for IBM, followed by teaching Perl and Linux Sys Admin classes for them and even founding a software application and services company. I also have two years experience as a Scrum Master (CSM, A-CSM, CSPO) at The SilverLogic (TSL), a small custom-software shop. I learned much and it laid a foundation for advanced-level study of Agile via books, exercises, videos, and podcasts. Getting back to my software developer roots (it's such a charge to invent and craft great software!), I recently completed an intensive software engineering bootcamp to work with JavaScript, React, Ruby, and Rails. Using the range of materials from the course, I built a capstone project that has interesting market potential. (ShopWeAll.com, ongoing, helps friends leverage their collective purchasing power.) With each puzzle it presents I learn something new, providing relevance and depth that carries over to my professional work. I'm an avid consumer of technical podcasts and videos. Favorites include: * The Rabbit Hole - https://www.stridenyc.com/podcasts * Rubber Duck Dev Show - https://www.rubberduckdevshow.com * Troubleshooting Agile - https://agileconversations.com * Mob Mentality Show - https://www.mobmentalityshow.com * Drunk Agile - https://twitter.com/drunk_agile People are at the heart of "systems", and helping people to connect is my calling and privilege. I'm grateful every day to have learned from: * Marshall Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication (NVC) - https://www.cnvc.org/learn-nvc/what-is-nvc * Roger Schwarz - The Skilled Facilitator - https://www.schwarzassociates.com/8-ground-rules-for-great-meetings * James Shore - The Art of Agile Development - https://www.jamesshore.com/v2/books/aoad2 * Forsgren, Humble, and Kim - Accelerate - https://itrevolution.com/book/accelerate * Woody Zuill - starting place for Mob Programming - https://www.agilealliance.org/resources/experience-reports/mob-programming-agile2014 Together, they share practical wisdom for improving communication and cooperation between individuals, groups, and organizations. I'm lucky that I can apply their lessons professionally and personally.