Alumni
Alumni Overview
Agile for Patriots alumni have completed all program curriculum requirements and are prepared to enter the Agile workforce.
The first Agile for Patriots cohort completed the program in September 2017, and chose the name “Trailblazers” to represent their pioneering achievement.
Agile for Patriots Testimonials
Nick Jule, Scrum Master
Improving
J.W. Washington
Graduate, Trailblazers
Karen Pollard
Graduate, Second2None
Trophenia Kineard
Graduate, Second2None
Brent Boyd
Graduate, FOUR-ward Momentum
Ray Genova
Graduate, 5th Dimension
Nofisat Shobowale
Graduate, 5th Dimension
Alumni Support
Patriots looking to join a Meetup group to network or learn more about Agile and Scrum can visit one or all of the following:
Alumni Cohorts
Trailblazers
Trailblazers produced the initial version of the Agile for Patriots website during their two-week practicum.
Their journey, which is documented on the Trailblazers page, includes a profile of each graduate and an overview of their practicum experience.
Second2None
Second2None enhanced the Agile for Patriots website and did some work for the Dallas GiveCamp.
We are the second all-Veteran team to participate in the Agile for Patriots two week Scrum practicum and our focus was on the Scrum values as they relate to the values of each branch of military service.
3TimesSTRONG
3TimesSTRONG is the third cohort and the first all women cohort.
Our focus was on updating the Agile For Patriots website to increase clarity in its goals.
FOUR-ward Momentum
FOUR-ward Momentum is Agile for Patriots’ fourth cohort team.
We used the 2-week practicum to create our team brand and cohort page on the Agile for Patriots website, putting theory into practice with the intent of Improving our interview and job offer opportunities.
5th-Dimension
5th-Dimension is Agile for Patriots’ fifth cohort team.
We were guided by our Vision: Using forward momentum to catapult the Agile for Patriots website into the 5th Dimension by being Servant Leaders.
VIctorious
VIctorious is Agile for Patriots’ sixth cohort. Our team gained valuable knowledge and experience using the Scrum framework during the two-week practicum. The team’s diverse set of skills, ability to quickly self-organize and build relationships helped us deliver a quality webpage, while adhering to the Agile Principles.
Syber 7
Syber7 included three military veterans and one military spouse. We documented our professional journey as part of this two-week practicum that allowed us to demonstrate our ability to implement the Agile Scrum framework while showcasing our diverse creative backgrounds, professional strengths, collaborative skills.
CRE8ORS
The CRE8ORS are the 8th installment of the Agile For Patriots Program that is a collective team of Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses who are on a mission to show the world that we possess the Agile Mindset. The directive of the Cre8ors is the development of high-quality products.
PhoenIX
Team PhoenIX, the 9th Agile for Patriots program cohort, consisted of 17 veterans, spouses, guardsmen, and active duty personnel. Spanning 3 continents, 3 countries, 7 time zones, and 15 cities, the team worked remotely to cultivate Scrum values. It comprised three teams, three Scrum Masters, one Nexus Scrum Master, and one Product Owner.