Kent Beck

Kent Beck

Keynote Speaker: Software Engineer, Programmer & Author; Original Signer of the Agile Manifesto

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Kent Beck Biography

Kent Beck is a software engineer and the creator of extreme programming and one of the 17 original signatories of the Agile Manifesto, the founding document for agile software development. Extreme and Agile methods are closely associated with Test-Driven Development (TDD), of which Beck is perhaps the leading proponent.

Extreme programming is a software development methodology that eschews rigid formal specification for a collaborative and iterative design process.

Beck pioneered software design patterns, as well as the commercial application of Smalltalk. He wrote the SUnit unit testing framework for Smalltalk, which spawned the xUnit series of frameworks, notably JUnit for Java, which Beck wrote with Erich Gamma. Beck popularized CRC cards with Ward Cunningham, the inventor of the wiki.

In addition, Kent is the author of numerous books on the topic of programming, including Implementation Patterns and Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change.

He lives in San Francisco, California and worked at social media company Facebook.

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Kent Beck Videos

RailsConf 2015 - Closing Keynote
Kent Beck: Beyond Agile Programming @ Startup Lessons Learned Conference
Kent Beck, Jazz Engineering--the Deep Dive, The Lean Startup ...

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What topics does Kent Beck speak about?

Kent Beck is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Engineering, Computer Science, Authors and Innovation.

Where does Kent Beck travel from?

Kent Beck generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Kent Beck is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Engineering, Computer Science and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kent Beck for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Kent Beck generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Danielle Krettek, John Romero and Mina Markham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kent Beck for an upcoming event.

Kent Beck Videos

RailsConf 2015 - Closing Keynote
Kent Beck: Beyond Agile Programming @ Startup Lessons Learned Conference
Kent Beck, Jazz Engineering--the Deep Dive, The Lean Startup ...
  • How do I book Kent Beck to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kent Beck for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kent Beck, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kent Beck or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kent Beck for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kent Beck, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kent Beck are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kent Beck, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kent Beck speak about?

    Kent Beck is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Engineering, Computer Science, Authors and Innovation.
  • Where does Kent Beck travel from?

    Kent Beck generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kent Beck?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kent Beck for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kent Beck for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kent Beck or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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