SYDNEY, 08 February, 2011: Object Consulting has appointed Chris Chan to the role of Lead Agile Coach. He will be responsible for coaching Object’s and clients’ teams in effective use of Agile methods and Lean thinking to accelerate time to market for developments. 

Chris’ appointment reflects Object Consulting’s strategic decision to support the Agile methodology, which - being adaptive and thriving on change - helps business gain the agility to compete effectively.  He is the most recent in a string of new hires for Object, whose staff now includes some 300 development and related professionals, working on Government, banking and wider enterprise solutions around Australia.

With some 13 years’ experience as an Agile practitioner and coach, and as an architect and software professional, Chris brings a solid track record and global experience to this role.  His previous career includes as Lean and Agile Coach and ScrumMaster at Hewlett Packard, as well as roles with EDS.

Chris comments, “As an experienced Agile coach, my role is to mentor and grow productive teams who are continuously beating their own standards for excellence.”

“Object - as one of Australia’s leading enterprise solutions companies - already has a solid platform for Agile development. I am looking forward to helping the company and its clients continue the Agile journey in the months ahead.”

Tim Hastings, General Manager Southern Region of Object Consulting comments, “While Australia does not yet have the level of demand evident in Europe and North America, where estimates are that up to half   of all projects use Agile methodologies - there are good reasons to support its growth. Chief among these is that it helps our teams deliver quickly and adapt readily - which makes it a natural fit for the results-oriented developments our enterprise customers require.”

“We are pleased to welcome Chris on board as a valued member of teams that work quickly, effectively and creatively to deliver brilliant solutions for our clients’ businesses,” he said.

Chris holds qualifications from Monash University and Monash Mt Eliza Business School, and will be based at Object Consulting’s Melbourne offices.


 

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