About

Hi, I’m Frank Vega, welcome to my blogsite!

Twenty-some years ago, I thought working in the IT/IS field would be a “good fit” for someone who thrives on continuous learning. Today, I still think so!

As I continue to learn, I look forward to using this site to share my experiences, thoughts, and reflections in applying lean-agile principles and the Kanban Method in software development along with eXtreme programming (XP) practices, object-oriented design, and pattern-oriented software architectures.

In my software development experiences these interact and converge in ways I find intriguing (and beneficial) and today feed my passion for learning.

What’s my software development background?

The Basics:

25+ years IT/IS field, last 16 focused on software development including roles of Director (Web Video Programming Team), Software Architect, Technical Team Lead, and Developer.
Accredited Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP), as recognized by Lean-Kanban University.
Independent contractor/consultant, providing coaching in Lean-agile & the Kanban Method in software development, XP Practices, Object-oriented Design, and Pattern-oriented Software Architecture.
Active in Agile-Denver (board member), Agile Denver Kanban SIG (started and now lead this special interest group), Lean Systems Society, and Limited WIP Society.
Formal education includes an MS in Computer Information Systems, and a BS in Applied Math/CS.

See More of My Story and for additional background.

"You have the skills, but do you have the odds in your favor? Kanban Metrics!"

Applying lean-agile principles and practices to deliver quality software faster.

Upcoming Events

Public Classes by ViSS, Inc.:
Kanban Method Introduction - [Denver, CO; Jun 12 & 13, 2013] [Denver, CO; Sep 16 & 17, 2013]. Kanban pioneer Dan Vacanti (Corporte Kanban) and I combined our "hands-on" kanban experiences along with learnings from many Kanban Method Intro presentations between us to develop this continuously improving tutorial.

Kanban Metrics - [Denver, CO; Jun 14, 2013] [Denver, CO; Sep 18, 2013]. I teamed up with Dan Vacanti (Corporte Kanban) to create this original "hands-on experienced based" kanban metrics tutorial, presenting it at LSSC 2012 (Boston), LKCE 2012 (Vienna), and several private clients, and recieving positive feedback of its value.

Global and National events I'm attending:
Agile Leadership Network Houston - Houston, TX; May 16, 2013. I'll be presenting at the May meeting and if you're in the Houston area and interested in learning some about the Kanban Method, I hope to see you there!

Local events I'm attending:
Agile Denver Kanban SIG - Denver, CO; May 14, 2013. I co-lead this special interest group w/ Wade Scherer and Manny Segarra. The Agile Denver Kanban SIG is a forum for those interested in learning with others about applying lean/pull/kanban concepts to assist with improving business workflow processes.

Click here for information on past events.

Vega Information System Services, Inc.

Frank Vega – Lean-agile Principles, Kanban Method, XP Practices, and Software Architecture/Design

Hi, I’m Frank Vega, welcome to my blogsite!

"You have the skills, but do you have the odds in your favor? Kanban Metrics!"

Upcoming Events