In today's globally-connected world, the ability to effectively leverage distributed teams to deliver great software is a critical capability for most organizations. However, more than 10 years on from the dawn of large-scale distributed outsourcing, results of globally distributed development remain highly variable. Smart organizations have learned through hard experience how to set up, manage and utilize high-performing global delivery teams. Others continue to struggle to realize the expected benefits from their effort and investment.

Join two seasoned experts for a discussion that will help you get the most out of your investment in globally distributed software development. You'll learn about factors to consider when choosing what work to do where and tactics to employ to maximize your success.

About the presenters

Matthew Simons (Director of Offshore Demand, ThoughtWorks Inc.)
Matt is the Director of Offshore Demand for ThoughtWorks Americas. Ten years ago he moved to Bangalore and spent three years working to establish ThoughtWorks' first offshore agile delivery center. Since then he has consulted with many organizations around the world to help them optimize the effectiveness of their distributed delivery teams. He writes and speaks regularly on distributed agile and other hot topics in enterprise software development.

Steven Boswell (Director of IT, Gap Inc Direct)
Steve is a Director of IT at Gap Inc Direct and is responsible for quality implementation of software projects in the Gap's e-commerce platforms, continuous process improvements and mentoring/coaching software development teams. Currently, Steven is leading the near-shore development efforts with ThoughtWorks Brazil and previously was a member of the initial team sent to Singapore by Barclays Global Investors to set up its global software development center. Steven has been an Agile practitioner and champion since 2004 and has extensive experience consulting in large organizations- primarily in the finance and manufacturing industries.