Leadership Team at VP

Velocity Partners uses a distributed Agile model as the framework for our services, and our talented leadership team brings lots of experience to the process as recognized thought leaders in Agile software development.  Founded in 2004 as a spinoff of an Agile training company, we have been creating exceptional software development solutions that routinely exceed our customer expectations for more than a decade. 

With a diverse range of backgrounds, our leadership team’s experiences include architectural design, crafting software as developers, testing and an overall mastery of information technology.  VP’s Managing Partner and founder, Peter Stroeve, has worked in the high-tech industry since 1985.  His role is to serve as the big-picture thinker and he is responsible for the overall management, strategy and performance of the company.  Stroeve is focused on delivering and exceeding customer service along with recruiting the top talent in the field. Prior to Velocity Partners, he started the consulting organization, ProDX, in Portland, Oregon.

One of our Senior Partners and second longest team member, Brian Estep develops new business, manages existing accounts, and recruits and oversees the company’s technical staff. Brian also directs IT Operations for the company, developing and implementing the IT strategy in order to support the company’s strategic objectives for both North and South America.

Another Senior Partner, Steve Macmillan joined the firm in 2007.  He brings his 20 years of experience in the software industry to developing new business, managing ongoing client relationships and providing oversight for client projects.  He also oversees and guides our nearshore delivery operations to ensure customer satisfaction.

The Senior Partnership team also includes Mark Manzo, a 30-year veteran in the software industry.  He background includes helping companies of all sizes to achieve their goals and he brings that same commitment to steering our clients’ successes.  Manzo is responsible for developing new business, and he understands great relationships start with listening.

Barnaby Sheridan is another of our Senior Partners.  With 25 years of experience in developing software, he expertly manages client expectations in terms of timeliness, cost and quality.  He also oversees our personnel practices and tools to ensure they are ready to meet the changing demands of Agile software development.

We encourage you to take a look at the bios of the rest of our team. We are sure you will agree that we are lucky to have some of the most talented individuals in the industry at Velocity Partners.

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of talented leaders from the software development community, and we offer cost-effective solutions for any size company. For more information about our exciting career opportunities, please see our website.

Our Site is Filled with Helpful Information

In addition to numerous web pages highlighting and explaining our software development services, goals and background, we also provide informative, well-written blogs to help to educate our workforce as well as the general public. Authored by Bob Galen, an Agile Methodologist, Practitioner & Coach Manager based in Cary, NC, they deal with the finer points of Agile practices, Agile coaching and Agile leadership.  All of them are worth your time if you wish to learn more about Agile methodologies. 

In a recently posted a blog from him called, ScrumMaster? The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.  Galen addresses an article from Mike Cohn’s newsletter regarding taking on the role of a ScrumMaster while also serving as the team’s manager.  He points out that it is difficult when the ScrumMaster is also the person you report to and closes his argument by stating that it is simply too challenging to get the right balance.  However we encourage you to read the whole article.

In another blog, Mr. Galen explores the Qualities of a Great Agile Coach.  Drawing on an article from is Tanner Wortham, who writes a blog called, Spikes & Stories, Galen elaborates on the qualities of a coach in terms of their bias. Take a look at the full article on our website as it is filled with lots of good advice for an Agile coach.

Agile methodologies and practices are at the core of Velocity Partners’ technologies and provide the framework for our software development services.  As our client, we recognize you are the boss and provide transparency and visibility throughout each phase of development.  Our ultimate goal is to offer a unique combination of software development prowess, Agile expertise and personal accountability.

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of top Agile experts, consultants, and engineers who believe in not only meeting but exceeding our customers’ expectations. For more information about our cost-effective software development services, please see our website.

Dedicated Teamwork and Collaboration

For more than a decade, Velocity Partners has been providing innovative global software development services to companies of all sizes. Our success is defined by the success of our clients and we strive to accomplish this through dedicated teamwork and collaboration.  

We have proudly completed software development for highly-recognizable companies such as Comcast, Microsoft, Oracle, Dell, CoStar Group, US Bank, and eHarmony to name a few.  However we will work just as hard for you regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur just starting out or a large, well-established corporation.

By using Agile/Scrum methodologies to drive our technology processes, we are able to offer an effective alternative to traditional project management and provide cost-effective solutions.  The VP process includes collaborating with our clients, allowing our leadership team to set the vision, and then empowering our employees to work together to create the best outcome.

The distributed Agile model is designed to facilitate teamwork and collaboration, and allows complete transparency throughout the process.  We also incorporate emerging technologies and the latest Agile software developments into our efforts as our staff participates in on-going, cutting-edge training involving technical practices and using Agile/Scrum software development processes.  Furthermore, we are proud to be regular contributors at Agile conferences.

Since Velocity Partner’s methods rely so heavily on excellent communication, our teams participate in daily standups with clients.  This level of communication also allows us to track key accomplishments, service level changes and potential project risks in order to ensure accurate delivery and the best business value.  We encourage you to take a look at our website for more information about our process and our successes.

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of top Agile experts, consultants, and engineers who believe in not only meeting but exceeding our customers’ expectations. Contact us to learn more about how a distributed Agile model provides high-quality software development.

The Cosmopolitan City of Bueno Aires

Three of Velocity Partners’ Latin American delivery centers are located in Argentina, which is famous for everything from mountain terrains, glacial lakes, and Pampas grasslands as well as lively dance and music.  With a vibrancy similar to that of New York City, we are proud to have cosmopolitan Buenos Aires as the site of one of our advanced technology centers.

Buenos Aires is both the largest city as well as the capital of the country and is a top tourist destination for its European-style architecture and culture.  It has even been referred to as the “Paris of South America.”  However, we will warn you in advance that it is almost impossible to experience all the city has to offer in just one trip.  Home to tango dancing, the city is rich in museums, exceptional restaurants, boutiques, opera, symphonies, contemporary art, botanical gardens and much, much more. 

While there are many sights to see, the main square in the Monserrat barrio of central Buenos Aires, the Plaza de Mayo is a natural starting point.  Lined with historic 19^th-century buildings, several major landmarks are located around the Plaza including the Cabildo.  Now a museum, the Cabildo was used as seat of the ayuntamiento during the colonial times.  The May Pyramid is at the hub of the Plaza de Mayo and is the oldest national monument in Buenos Aires.  Other must see buildings facing the Plaza are Casa Rosada, the presidential palace and the Teatro Colón, ranked by National Geographic to be the third best opera house in the world.  It is also considered to be acoustically among the five best concert venues in the world.

Also you will not want to miss the chance to tour the Recoleta Cemetery, which is rated by the BBC as the best cemetery in the world, and the one of the world’s 10 prettiest cemeteries by CNN.  With over 4,500 above-ground vaults (94 of them are national historical monuments), the country’s former presidents and the “First Lady of Argentina,” Eva Peron are buried there.  Many of the beautiful, elaborate marble mausoleums and statues were sculpted by famous artists.

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of top Agile experts, consultants, and engineers who believe in not only meeting but exceeding our customers’ expectations. Contact us to learn more about how a distributed Agile model provides high-quality software development.

Source: touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-buenos-aires/ 

Tips to Hiring a Great Software Development Company

For many companies, sooner or later they will require customized software development services in order to address their company’s unique needs.  That may have you wondering about how to go about hiring the best software development company for your project.  While your professional network is a good place to start, also see if your friends and colleagues have any recommendations.  

Once you find a couple of companies that look promising, you can start researching their range of experience as well as the quantity and quality of projects they have successfully completed.  Take a look at their portfolio of clients and read testimonials from satisfied clients.  In addition ask the software development companies questions regarding the type of applications and their scope of work they have experience with in past projects.  This will help to clarify whether or not they have the technical experience you need.  

Also consider how they dispense their services (i.e. their delivery centers) and whether having your software development team on the same time zone as you is important.  Ask if the company has a good history of employee retention, which is important if you want some assurance of consistency in your team.  In addition find out what methodologies and practices are at the core of their software development.  Furthermore, the most critical question is if the process includes on-going communication, and will you be updated and apprised of your project’s progress on a regular basis?  

When you determine which company will give you the best results, your next step is to explain in detail what you hope to get out of your project.  Help them to understand just what you are trying to accomplish and how soon you need to have it done.  If you made the right decision, your software developers will actively listen to you and ask lots of questions to ensure they understand the scope of your project and expectations.  Other questions include discussing timelines, the cost, and if they offer any support once the project is completed. 

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of talented leaders from the software development community, and we offer cost-effective solutions for any size company. Please see our website to learn more about our cost-effective software development services.