Datasets:

jbindl-flex
/

flexion-website-text

url stringlengths 19 114	title stringlengths 8 104	text stringlengths 393 34k
https://flexion.us/archive/	Flexion archive	Flexion archive Read the latest articles from Flexion. Flexion named 2027 Elev8 GovCon honoree Flexion has been named a 2027 Elev8 GovCon honoree by OrangeSlices. Read More Augmented storytelling and inclusion In the premiere episode of Chalk and Code, host Theron Davis sits down with Doug Roberts, a former classroom t...
https://flexion.us/blog/navigating-apprenticeship-program/	Navigating Flexion’s trailblazing apprenticeship program	Navigating Flexion’s trailblazing apprenticeship program Flexion’s apprenticeship program: FlexUp — Part 2 of 3 Introduction In the first article in this series on Flexion’s apprenticeship program, FlexUp, Part One: Investing in people with unique perspectives and problem-solving expertise, we talked about the goals of...
https://flexion.us/blog/effective-scrum-master-qualities/	3 Effective Scrum Master Qualities	3 Effective Scrum Master Qualities Introduction I am often asked, “What is a scrum master? Some people say, “It’s like a Project Manager for software development teams,” but it’s not. At Flexion, a scrum master is more of a team coach and facilitator, working with teams and enabling them to become self-organizing to de...
https://flexion.us/blog/benefits-of-amazon-emr-serverless/	The benefits of using Amazon EMR Serverless	The benefits of using Amazon EMR Serverless Introduction In the land of big data, EMR (Elastic MapReduce) Serverless is a recent addition to the EMR family and has the ability to process and analyze large datasets with increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, simplicity – and more. In this article, we: Answer some bas...
https://flexion.us/press-releases/flexion-awarded-head-start-data-management-contract/	Flexion awarded contract to revolutionize Head Start’s data management system	Flexion awarded contract to revolutionize Head Start’s data management system Madison, WI – April 19, 2024 – Flexion is proud to announce that it has secured a significant contract to operate, maintain, and enhance the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) for the Office of Head Start (OHS). This contract not only marks ...
https://flexion.us/press-releases/flexion-achieves-select-tier-status-aws-partner-network/	Flexion achieves Select Tier Status within the AWS Partner Network	Flexion achieves Select Tier Status within the AWS Partner Network Madison, WI – July 10, 2023 – Flexion is pleased to announce that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Select Tier Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN). This relationship will allow Flexion to leverage the power of AWS services, ...
https://flexion.us/blog/opportunities-ethical-concerns-ai/	Opportunities and ethical concerns in Artificial Intelligence	Opportunities and ethical concerns in Artificial Intelligence Updated in April 2026. Introduction “Artificial Intelligence” was coined in 1955, but 2026 is the year most organizations are feeling its effects. AI is not a future consideration; it is reshaping how we work, our systems of rules and guidelines, and workfor...
https://flexion.us/blog/separating-user-habits-user-needs/	Separating user habits from user needs	Separating user habits from user needs When modernizing a legacy system, it’s easy to recreate what exists and make it just a little better. This can be an especially dangerous trap when users equate what they think they need with what they already have. But what happens when your users don’t understand why they’re doi...
https://flexion.us/blog/meaningful-work-fuels-flexioneers/	Meaningful work fuels Flexioneers	Meaningful work fuels Flexioneers Improving health outcomes through technology For Andrew Yochum, having a job that improves the lives of others is essential. He found this kind of work as a Senior Advisor of Software Engineering at Flexion, where he leads civic tech project teams of Data, DevOps, Data Science, and Ful...
https://flexion.us/blog/the-art-of-breaking-up-when-two-teams-are-better-than-one/	The art of breaking up: When two teams are better than one	The art of breaking up: When two teams are better than one There are no hard and fast rules about how large an agile team should be. But there are plenty of opinions! Once you cross the mythical line and have 10 people on a team, do you have to split it? If you have two distinct tracks of work but only eight people, wi...
https://flexion.us/blog/8-traits-of-a-great-product-owner/	8 traits of a great product owner	8 traits of a great product owner You’ve been waiting years for this! You finally get to replace that old application or system with a new, modern, and (hopefully) better one. You’ve made your business case. You’ve secured project funds. You’re up-to-speed on agile development practices and have vetted dozens of vendor...
https://flexion.us/blog/setting-your-product-owner-up-for-success/	Setting your product owner up for success	Setting your product owner up for success You’re all geared up to kick off development of your new project. You’ve hired the team, set goals, and even chosen the perfect product owner (PO). You want the team to be successful, and know that the product owner is key to that success. But there’s one more thing to consider...
https://flexion.us/blog/4-ways-create-effective-teaming-partnership/	4 ways to create an effective teaming partnership	4 ways to create an effective teaming partnership Introduction Part 1 of this two-part series looked at five advantages of working with a teaming partner. In Part 2, we’ll look at how to create a more effective teaming partnership once you’ve decided this is a good strategy for your organization. 1. Make sure your valu...
https://flexion.us/blog/5-reasons-to-team-with-other-companies/	5 great reasons to team with other companies	5 great reasons to team with other companies Teaming partnerships: A pragmatic guide With a constant flow of projects coming your way, partnering with other companies can help you get the job done. At Flexion, forming teams with outside partners is a smart business move that can create a win-win situation for everyone ...
https://flexion.us/blog/5-ways-megalinter-upped-our-devsecops-game/	5 ways MegaLinter upped our DevSecOps game	5 ways MegaLinter upped our DevSecOps game Introduction One of our fundamental principles at Flexion is to “Never Compromise on Quality.” We know that poor quality slows us down and that shortcuts can make things worse. Unlike with an artisanal loaf of bread or a bespoke hand-crafted cherry cabinet, it’s tough to know ...
https://flexion.us/blog/adaptive-software-delivery/	The power of Adaptive Software Delivery	The power of Adaptive Software Delivery Figure 1: Agile Team 1 vs. Adaptive Team 2—Paths Through Uncertainty. Do you know what Chegg and the Veterans Affairs (VA) have in common? Both struggled because their systems couldn’t adapt fast enough to unexpected change. Chegg lost nearly 50% of its stock value when ChatGPT ...
https://flexion.us/blog/adaptive-software-systems-architecture/	The architecture of Adaptive Software Systems	The architecture of Adaptive Software Systems In Implementing Adaptive Software Delivery: Six Strategies, we examined how organizations build adaptability across culture, decision-making, collaboration, delivery, and user engagement. Of these strategies, one serves as the foundation: Create options enabling architectur...
https://flexion.us/blog/collaborative-strategies-improve-optionality/	9 collaborative strategies to improve optionality	9 collaborative strategies to improve optionality Introduction The primary goal of listening with humility at Flexion is to generate and evaluate a wide range of options that create the best outcomes for our clients. This optionality allows Flexion to deliver effective, evolving solutions. With an open mind, we listen ...
https://flexion.us/blog/empowering-apprentices-through-collaboration/	Empowering apprentices to innovate through collaboration	Empowering apprentices to innovate through collaboration Flexion’s apprenticeship program: FlexUp — Part 3 of 3 Introduction In the previous two articles, investing in a broad range of thinkers and problem-solvers and Navigating Flexion’s trailblazing apprenticeship program, we’ve discussed why Flexion started what is ...
https://flexion.us/blog/expanding-horizons-government-tech-healthcare-ai/	Expanding horizons with AI in healthcare and government tech	Expanding horizons with AI in healthcare and government tech Updated in April 2026 Introduction Federal health agencies and government technology organizations have moved well past the question of whether to adopt AI. By early 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services had deployed three large language models ac...
https://flexion.us/blog/feedback-loops-in-software-development/	How feedback loops build better software, faster	How feedback loops build better software, faster Why feedback loops matter Why do some product teams learn and adapt faster than others? Across modern product thinking from Inspired, by Marty Cagan, Lean UX by Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden, and Continuous Discovery Habits by Teresa Torres, the answer is consistent: feed...
https://flexion.us/blog/flex-up-recruitment-process/	Investing in versatile thinkers and problem-solvers	Investing in versatile thinkers and problem-solvers Flexion’s apprenticeship program: FlexUp — Part 1 of 3 Defining the FlexUp program and recruitment process As a recognized leader in agile business transformation, greenfield digital development, and legacy systems modernization, Flexion’s clients rely on the company’...
https://flexion.us/blog/how-to-prepare-for-ai-future/	AI enablement for enterprise future readiness	AI enablement for enterprise future readiness Updated in April 2026 Introduction AI adoption is no longer a question of “if” or “when.” By April 2026, Gartner projects that 40% of enterprise applications will include task-specific AI agents, up from less than 5% in 2025. The gap between organizations building adaptive ...
https://flexion.us/blog/implement-adaptive-software-delivery/	Implementing Adaptive Software Delivery: Six strategies	Implementing Adaptive Software Delivery: Six strategies In my introductory article, The power of adaptive systems delivery, I argued that most failures during disruption arise from software that can’t evolve quickly. I contrasted traditional agile’s “single-path” progression with adaptive “multi-path” exploration, show...
https://flexion.us/blog/megalinter-performance-tuning/	Megalinter performance tuning for maximum efficiency	Megalinter performance tuning for maximum efficiency Overview In the first two parts of my MegaLinter series, we explored the basics of getting started with MegaLinter and dove into advanced tips and tricks that help streamline code quality management. We will now crank it up a notch and learn how to fine-tune it furth...