Jeff Sutherland is an American software developer and author, best known for co-creating the Scrum framework, which is widely used in agile project management. He has a background in computer science and has worked in various roles within the software industry, including as a programmer and project manager. Sutherland has written several books on agile methodologies, including "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time." He is a sought-after speaker and consultant, helping organizations implement Scrum to improve productivity and collaboration in their teams.