Biography - Geri Schneider Winters

Geri Schneider Winters is the author of the popular use case book "Applying Use Cases: A Practical Guide" and the founder of Wyyzzk, Inc.. She has over 25 years experience spanning the software development lifecycle, particularly in the areas of software development processes and requirements. Since 2003 she has focused her attention on the problems of integrating business and IT, and on the needs of the small business owner.



Geri has learned her craft working with folks such as Grady Booch, Jim Rumbaugh, Ivar Jacobson, Walker Royce, Scott Ambler, Warren Woodford, Philippe Kruchten, Kendall Scott, Alex Mandossian, Paul Myers, Jeff Walker, Randy Cassingham, and Brendan Burchard, along with many less well known, but equally talented, people.



Geri's clients include many companies in many industries, including IBM, Boeing, Adobe, Intuit, Delta Dental, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Money Store, Charles Schwab, The Federal Reserve Bank, Visa International, Standford University, University of California, Carnegie Mellon University, Hilcoe College, Agilent, Knights Technology, Deloitte and Touche, and Safeway. She has worked in the USA, Canada, UK, Denmark, and Ethiopia.