Pathfinder Development, a leading user experience design and software development firm, is pleased to announce that Pathfinder's Director of User Experience Design, Matt Nolker, has been invited to speak at RIApalooza, which will take in Chicago, May 30 & 31, 2008.

Nolker declared: "I am looking forward to being a part of RIApalooza". "Rich Internet Applications (RIA), can greatly enhance user experience, productivity and satisfaction. RIApalooza provides a great opportunity to build the community and learn from each other."

To rapidly create RIAs that are easy to use, the intersection of user experience design and Agile development best practices will be explored by Nolker's presentation. Addressing some of the most common mistakes in software development and highlights proven strategies to drive enhancements, lower development costs and accelerate time to market, his presentation is called "Fast. Smart. Agile. User Experience Driven Agile Development".

His session will cover how to meet deadlines, create realistic time frames, leverage user experience design, and incorporate constant feedback and improvements. Being applicable at any stage in the development cycle, these techniques are based on Pathfinder's unique development methodology.

Aimed at exploring and promoting the development of Rich Internet Applications, RIApalooza is a two day event. To explore some of the latest enhancements, frameworks and best practices for creating interactive web applications, the conference is platform agnostic and is designed to bring technology leaders and enthusiasts together.