Alex Pukinskis has helped over 30 software teams transition to Agile development. He has worked as an agile coach through Rally, ThoughtWorks, and as an independent, helping organizations of all sizes succeed with Agile. Prior to coaching, Alex was developer and manager of software teams. Alex is a regular presenter at conferences, including Agile 2006, SD Best Practices, and Better Software. He is a Certified ScrumMaster, and holds a B.A. from the University of Connecticut. He currently works as a product owner for Rally Software in Boulder, Colorado.