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In this interview, Eden discusses the Open edX project, an open-source educational platform initiated by Harvard and MIT aimed at increasing access to high-quality education worldwide. Launched publicly in 2013, Open edX has been adopted globally by universities and organizations, including significant corporate training partnerships. Eden also outlines her work with Axim Collaborative, which continues the mission of equity and inclusion in education after most edX assets were sold to 2U in 2021. She details the multi-faceted approach Axim uses to prioritize new features, the community-driven proposal process, and the Agile methodologies guiding their software development. Eden shares insights on...

In this interview, Yvonne, a computer scientist and product manager, discusses her transition from IT development to product management in a startup. She highlights challenges faced with Scrum, particularly during bug fixes post-launch. In response, the team adopted a flexible "launchpad and missions" approach, enhancing collaboration while allowing for process adaptability. Yvonne notes improvements in oversight and knowledge sharing, despite some loss of deep team cohesion. The transition was smooth, and the new methodologies have been effective in managing their diverse technical stack, fostering a collaborative environment.

Stefania Trabucchi, co-founder of Abstract Technology, discusses the company's focus on supporting clients with Open edX as their Learning Management System. She outlines their services, which include consulting, content creation, and project management, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics and a collaborative approach to understanding client needs. Stefania explains their use of agile methodologies like Kanban to manage multiple client projects efficiently while maintaining flexibility. She highlights strategies for managing remote teams and the importance of maintaining customizable software without forking the Open edX solution. The conversation touches on the challenges of open-source contributions, automated software testing, and the qualities...