Hilton Alexander – Agile New England https://agilenewengland.org Networking Events for Agilists, Agile Software Development, GamingWordPress Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:48:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://agilenewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-ANE_Logo_512x512Transparent-32x32.png Hilton Alexander – Agile New England https://agilenewengland.org 32 32 Building a Holistic Agile Practice: Bridging Technical and Value Creation Skills https://agilenewengland.org/building-a-holistic-agile-practice-bridging-technical-and-value-creation-skills/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:44:57 +0000 https://agilenewengland.org/?p=16647 For Scrum Masters and Agile coaches in today’s Agile environments, technical fluency is no longer optional—it’s essential. It is not enough to master ceremonies and team dynamics. Agile leaders need to understand DevOps, CI/CD, and technical constraints—such as legacy system limitations, architectural dependencies, and infrastructure bottlenecks—so they can pinpoint these constraints, advocate for impactful changes, and translate delivery metrics like DORA into business value. Technical acumen builds credibility with teams, unlocks meaningful feedback loops, and drives systemic improvement. Agile leaders must learn how to combine technical awareness with business insight so they can go beyond facilitating to become enablers of delivery, quality, and flow.

About the Speaker:

Alex Hilton is a seasoned Agile trainer and a Certified Team Coach (CTC) specializing in AI-driven insights, DevOps, and Agile transformations. He has a background in analytics, program management, and Theory of Constraints/Lean practices, and a proven track record driving operational efficiency, innovation, and business agility. He leverages his expertise in AI and DevOps to enable high-performing teams, and in his spare time explores the future of quantum computing for utilities. Alex is currently on Agile New England’s board of directors as Treasurer.

]]> Unleash Agility with the Theory of Constraint’s Five Focusing Steps https://agilenewengland.org/unleash-agility-with-the-theory-of-constraints-five-focusing-steps/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:40:51 +0000 https://agilenewengland.org/?p=15388 This workshop unravels the Five Focusing Steps from the Theory of Constraints (TOC) – Identify, Exploit, Subordinate, Elevate, and Prevent Inertia – and describes how they supercharge Agile team productivity. Through riveting activities and compelling real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to spot bottlenecks, leverage constraints, and maximize your team’s potential. The session will arm you with transformative strategies for a smoother, more productive workflow and show how you can not merely manage constraints, but turn them into your greatest assets for innovation and growth. Whether you’re a Scrum Master, a Product Owner, or an Agile enthusiast, this session will be a game-changer!

About the Speaker:

Alexander Hilton is a seasoned Agile Coach, Scrum Master, and SAFe Release Train Engineer, as well as an AI and analytics enthusiast. He specializes in the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Lean practices, and is acclaimed for implementing data-driven solutions that bolster operational efficiency and innovation. Alexander is adept at promoting an Agile mindset, cultivating an atmosphere of kaizen, and maximizing team potential. He’s a recognized speaker at events like Global Scrum Gathering who inspires Agile individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential.

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