Change of Speaker Notice for September RUG Meeting!!

Due to a conflict, we have had a change of speakers 
for next week's meeting!!  Please see details of
the new presentation below!
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DATE: Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

TOPIC: Introduction to IBM Rational Build Forge

ABSTRACT:   
Build Forge automates and tracks any process using command-line tools, scripts, or utilities-even if the process happens sequentially or in parallel across multiple machines. With little or no change to your existing processes, you can:
          ~ Eliminate human error
          ~ Improve process speed for builds, packaging, deployment, etc.
          ~ Achieve auditability/compliance
Common automation projects include:
          ~ One click build, package, deploy, test scenarios
          ~ Agile development builds
          ~ Nightly system maintenance

Introduction to Build Forge provides a technical summary of the tool, typical applications, and benefits. 
Topics include:
          ~ Overview of the Build Forge tool
          ~ Examples of projects implemented at IBM Rational Release Engineering
          ~ System architecture
          ~ Customer ROI samples

SPEAKER: Jim Herron, Island Training Solutions
Jim Herron is president of Island Training Solutions, a firm specializing in hands-on training and mentoring for IBM Rational tools. A 30-year veteran of the software development industry, Jim joined startup Atria Software as a member of the initial ClearCase development team in 1991. In 1997, Jim left Rational (formerly Atria) to join startup Lexington Software Associates, where he provided high-level planning and assessment for ClearCase implementation teams. Since co-founding Island Training in 1999, Jim has overseen the development of over thirty Rational tool courses and developed specialized curricula for highly customized environments. He is a frequent presenter at IBM Rational User Groups throughout the US. 

TIME:  6:00 pm Gather and refreshments.  Main presentation at 6:30 pm

LOCATION: Bldg #500 (SWG) cafeteria.  

MAP:  http://www.rtprug.org/sitemap.pdf

Hope to see you there!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Jan Pigeon
[email protected]