Rich Allen brings a rich blend of experience and practical knowledge to software development and team organization. With over twenty years in the field, he has honed his skills in lean and agile practices, deeply understanding how teams best function and evolve.
As a Team Topologies Valued Practitioner (TTVP), Rich has been a key player in pioneering the application of Team Topologies concepts, particularly noted for his early work with PureGym post the book's launch in 2019. His collaborative efforts with Team Topologies authors Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais have contributed to developing new tools and resources, making these concepts more accessible and practical for organizations.
Rich also co-founded the Developer South Coast technology user group in the UK to nurture and support the growth of the developer community. His approach in workshops and talks combines deep insight with a hands-on, practical perspective to deliver tangible benefits in organizational design and team dynamics.
This hands-on workshop aims to help developers, architects, product and tech leaders & managers accelerate their learning of the fundamental principles of Team Topologies but also advanced patterns and practices to successfully adopt Team Topologies in their organizations.Over the past four years, Eduardo and Rich (the oldest Team Topologies Valued Practitioners) have collaborated with over tw...