Mark Balbes

Father, grandfather, nuclear physicist, software professional, comic book collector, and Star Trek fan.

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Today marks the first day of my retirement. After many decades working in science and technology, it's time to turn my attention to my family, friends, volunteer work, and hobbies.

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@microsoft strikes again. As admin for our 365 account, I had to wipe the authenticator app and restore from the MS backup. Now I can't set up the app without logging in. I can't log in without the app being set up. Also can't contact support without being logged in. So I'm stuck

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@TreasuryComics @DallanB OMG! Great timing. I just bought this last Saturday.

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My latest Agile Architect column is up. A Visit to the Automated Testing Zoo.
https://t.co/NG3taWtvs3

#agile #automation #testing

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I am excited to be a guest on the Agile in Action with Bill Raymond podcast. 👇

https://t.co/BwvMxhx2Na

#agile #podcast #podcastinterview #leadership #agiletransformation #agileorganization #agileteams

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My new Agile Architect article is out: Building New Software? Beware The Tail: It Could Destroy You!

https://t.co/vAGgcBBokJ
#agile #software #architect #wwt

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My latest Agile Architect column, "Want to Make the Right Decision? Procrastinate Until the Last Responsible Moment" is out. https://t.co/6Y7XUPiTcJ
#agile #wwt

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My latest Agile Architect column is available: Crafting the Perfect Agile Retrospective at https://t.co/JFdUGf02Wj
#agile #retrospective #wwt

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I’m participating in PanCAN’s PurpleStride, a year-round national movement that funds life-changing programs and services for pancreatic cancer patients and their families.

If you'd like to support me, please go to https://t.co/ojSt2TqKcn

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My latest Agile Architect article, Scientists use "Big Data Techniques to solve for Pi" is available at https://t.co/QBaqNFbbBO

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My latest Agile Architect column is Crafting the Perfect Agile Demo! https://t.co/fC7zs4rIvy

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My latest Agile Architect column is out - Why CEOs should care about test automation.
https://t.co/m8Vz3TZvsG

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Great article on how to stay focused on business outcomes.

Why Value Is Made Up and Dates Don’t Matter https://t.co/kO5mmimtp3 #wwtplatform via @wwt_inc

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So proud to have walked with my son today in the Kirkwood Black Lives Matter Peace Walk.

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I'm very excited about 3 new #wwt workshops we've created to accelerate a transition to a truly effective, highly collaborative remote workforce, focused on executives, managers and teams. Learn more from my colleague @johnyvindex at https://t.co/s6CV1ZnDrE

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See me in a panel discussion on remote working in a virtual office. https://t.co/aSq4peRUq2

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My latest Agile Architect column Evaluating SAFe is available at https://t.co/4F2dljdU73

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Will Crushing Expectations Make an Agile Team Non-Agile? DUH!

My latest Agile Architect column is at
https://t.co/Iv3VoFOrIl

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My latest Agile Architect column is out at https://t.co/tN3bnUk3DY

Do You Really Need the Complexity of an Enterprise-Scale Agile Framework?

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It’s been 10 months since my last monthly column but here it is, a brand new Agile Architect column.

Can Agile Truly Scale To the Enterprise?
https://t.co/WoLiNE6Dzp