Mary Poppendieck

Mary Poppendieck is a respected figure in the Agile and Lean software development community.

With extensive experience in software development and manufacturing, she has led teams implementing solutions across various industries.

Mary's background includes building one of 3M's first Just-in-Time lean production systems.

She co-authored "Lean Software Development" with her husband Tom Poppendieck, drawing on her expertise to apply lean principles to software development.

Mary is known for her practical approach, focusing on principles and mindset rather than specific methodologies.

As a founder of the Agile Alliance, she has significantly influenced modern software development practices and continues to be a thought leader in the field.