Apgent

Apgent is the leader in Agile Transformations, Agile Training, and Agile Technology. We have transformed large multinational banks to become fully agile. Large projects were converted into rapid release Agile projects that resulted in cost savings, increased user experience, and higher output.

Enterprise Agile Transformations

Agile Governance Across the Project, Program and Portfolio.

At Apgent, we believe strongly in the value that Agile delivers. We can help you realize these benefits by guiding your team through the transition from SDLC to Agile processes, such as Scrum. We supply classroom training, customized workshops, and on-site mentoring to coach your team through the critical stages of your transition. Apgent’s Enterprise Transformation Program establishes organizational best practices for Agile methods and manages cultural change throughout the Project, Program and Portfolio levels of your organization. We work through your transformation with the Agility we preach – by treating your transformation as a Scrum project, we insure quick and measurable results and sustainable framework for change. We believe Agile Transformations require a full organizational commitment and comes in level of maturity. We bring our clients to the next level with impactful implementation that bring the greatest result.
• Scaled Transformations
• Pilot Transformations and Kick-offs
• Integrated Engagements (Process & Technology)
• Agile Centers of Excellence
• Hybrid Projects and PMO

Augment Your Teams with Exceptional Agile Consultants

Apgent began as a recruiting company 10 years ago; today we still maintain strength in our ability to recruit seasoned Agile professionals for your projects and teams. We augment your teams with permanent or contract professionals which include Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Project Managers, Program Managers, Portfolio Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architect and more.


Our Program:

• We Determine Lacking Manpower & Skills of Your Teams
• Understand Skill Requirements for Your Projects
• Understand Your Organizational Culture
• Select from a Bench of Qualified Professionals
• Reduce Your Risk – Contract & Permanent Contracts

Your Success:

• Gain Access to Expert Agile Professionals – Our Professionals have an average of 14 years of experience
• Save Time 1 Month vs 5 Months- On average, we saved organizations 152 days looking for top talent.
• Reduce Overhead Cost – On average, clients saved $68,300 on one position

Our Proof:

• 18% of organizations said having a full-time Agile coach or consultant was key to scaling Agile.
• Hiring a knowledgeable Scrum Master was a common request among team members successfully adopting Agile.
• 35% of organizations say that the lack of availability of personnel with the right skills is the top barrier to adopting Agile.

Agile Professional Staffing

Our team augmentation services give you the flexibility and productivity you need to stay competitive and agile. Our solution is more than just filling requirement volumes for your positions. We work with you to streamline your hiring process and take on the burden of managing your candidate accounting and finance responsibilities. Our account manager’s work seamlessly with your hiring managers to ensure you get the right cultural as well as technical fit. Our technical recruiting services cover all of your unique hiring needs. Whether it’s one professional or an entire team, our comprehensive recruiting services focus on delivering candidates with the right expertise at the right time.

Our full-service candidate placement services consist of:

• Full-time employment
• Executive Search
• Consulting
• Contract to Hire

Positions we recruit include, but are not limited to:

• Agile Coaches
• Scrum Masters
• Product Owners
• Agile Developers

• Solution Architects
• Test Automation Engineers
• Agile Analysts
• QA

• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Business Analysts

Technology Resourcing and Delivery

Leadership:
Project and Program Management- We provide the right leadership for the effective management of
your critical projects and programs
Delivery:
Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore – With an International cross-industry presence, our delivery model gives you flexibility and cost savings while offering you Applications Development & Maintenance, Mobile Design & Development, Cloud Implementation & Integration with superior Quality.

1. High product quality

In Agile development, testing is integrated during the cycle, which means that there are regular checkups to see that the product is working during the development. This enables the product owner to make changes if needed and the team is aware if there are any issues.
• Defining and elaborating requirements just in time so that the knowledge of the product features is as relevant as possible.
• Incorporating continuo1us integration and daily testing into the development process, allowing the development team to address issues while they’re still fresh.
• Taking advantage of automated testing tools.
• Conducting sprint retrospectives, allowing the scrum team to continuously improve processes and work.
• Completing work using the definition of done: developed, tested, integrated, and documented.
• Software is developed in incremental, rapid cycles. This results in small incremental releases with each release building on previous functionality. Each release is thoroughly tested to ensure software quality is maintained.

2. Higher customer satisfaction

The product owner is always involved, the progress of development has high visibility and flexibility to change is highly important. This implies engagement and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrating working functionalities to customers in every sprint review.
• Delivering products to market quicker and more often with every release. The clients get early access to the product during the life cycle.
• Keeping customers involved and engaged throughout projects.

3. Increased project control

• Sprint meetings.
• Transparency.
• Jira usage (visibility of each step of the project for both parties).

4. Reduced risks

• Agile methodologies virtually eliminate the chances of absolute project failure.
• Always having a working product, starting with the very first sprint, so that no agile project fails completely.
• Developing in sprints, ensuring a short time between initial project investment and either failing fast or knowing that a product or an approach will work.
• Generating revenue early with self-funding projects, allowing organizations to pay for a project with little up-front expense.
• Agile gives freedom when new changes need to be implemented. They can be implemented at very little cost because of the frequency of new increments that are produced.
• Adaptation to the client’s needs and preferences through the development process. Agile commonly uses user stories with business-focused acceptance criteria to define product features. By focusing features on the needs of real customers, each feature incrementally delivers value, not just an IT component. This also provides the opportunity to beta test software after each iteration, gaining valuable feedback early in the project and providing the ability to make changes as needed.

5. Faster ROI

The fact that agile development is iterative means that the features are delivered incrementally, therefore benefits are realized early while the product is in development process.
• Development starts early.
• A functional ‘ready to market’ product after few iterations.
• First Mover Advantage.
• Long delivery cycles1 are often a problem for businesses, particularly those in fast-moving markets.
• Agile means fast product releases and ability to gauge customer reaction and alter accordingly, keeping you ahead of the competition.
• Focusing on Business value. By allowing the client to determine the priority of features, the team understands what’s most important to the client’s business, and can deliver features in the most valuable order.

Statistics say that by using agile project management, on average, the time to market is 37% faster and the efficiency of you team is increased with a productivity higher by 16% that the average.

Corporate On-site Agile Training

Customized Training Courses Tailored for Your Project & Team
Apgent has trained over 5,000 people across 300 different companies! In 2010, we expanded our corporate on-site training courses and coaching services to meet growing demands. What methodologies do you need your teams to transition to? Let us help you train, coach, mentor and certify your project teams today. All of our courses are available for private, on-site sessions.

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