The People Who've Influenced My Thinking

And just like the book list, following are the people who's shoulders I've attempted to stand in my career. In some cases, the names are on the list because of their published writing. But in others, they're on this list Because their work has influenced me in some fashion or form. And here again, I would love to "debate" my choices in a way that grows/changes this list with new names. Eventually, I'll outline how each has influenced me and to what extent. Regardless, I encourage you to research each of the names here and explore their contributions to the field of software.

Billy Koen
Ward Cunningham
Greg Young
Scott Ambler
Peter Senge
Eli Goldratt
Edwards Deming
Steve McConnell
Robert Martin
Craig Larman
Tom Gilb
Michael Lopp (Rands in Repose)
Tom & Mary Poppendeick
Peter Drucker
Grady Booch