ThoughtWorks to launch MasterClass Series for first time in India

Bangalore, April 7, 2006: ThoughtWorks, a global software and technology services firm that provides innovative consulting and solutions to the world’s most successful companies, today announced that it is bringing its acclaimed series of technology seminars to India. Martin Fowler, ThoughtWorks’ Chief Scientist and a leading light of the IT industry, will visit India to participate in the seminar and deliver the keynote address. The first seminar will focus on advanced topics in Agile Software Development and will be held in Bangalore on April 8, 2006.

Explaining the rationale for launching ThoughtWorks’ MasterClass series in India, Matthew Simons, Managing Director - ThoughtWorks India, said,” We have been working in India for almost five years now and we have seen vast growth and improvement in the technical talent pool here. We believe the timing is right to begin engaging more actively with senior members of the IT community to share best practices and build connections for our mutual benefit.”

Commenting on his visit to India and the seminar, Martin Fowler, Chief Scientist, ThoughtWorks Inc., said,” I always enjoy coming to India - the enthusiasm and buzz in Bangalore is second to none. I’m looking forward to this opportunity to meet and collaborate with tomorrow’s leaders and innovators.”



ThoughtWorks MasterClass seminars are highly acclaimed for their leading edge content as well as world-class speakers and delegates. Each seminar offers insight into the technology trends that are creating a buzz inside ThoughtWorks, where ‘new’ concepts like Agile and Extreme programming have been the status quo for more than five years. Attendees can expect exposure to deep technical content and proven system development and delivery best practices presented by industry-leading techies who spend their days putting tomorrow’s technologies to use on actual projects today.

ThoughtWorks is a global software and technology services firm that provides innovative consulting and solutions to the world’s most successful companies. ThoughtWorks helps their clients become more competitive by providing better service to their customers and employees, and by responding faster to market changes. Unlike traditional providers, they are a leading source of practical innovation in technology, collaborative processes and tools. This is possible at ThoughtWorks because of their people being chosen for their aptitude, passion and experience, and many are thought leaders in their fields. By consistently delivering more of what businesses actually need, less of what they don’t, faster, and for less, ThoughtWorks is revolutionizing the way software is created to produce value.
Head-quartered in Chicago, USA, ThoughtWorks has offices in Australia, Canada, China, India, the UK, and the US. For further details please visit www.thoughtworks.com

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