April 11, 2008
Abstract
The presentation addresses the issues associated with effectively implementing statistical process control (SPC) to manage and improve development processes. The expected usage of other statistical techniques in achieving CMMI Level 4 and 5 will also be discussed. The specific topics covered include:
- The expected behavior from a high mature org
- Common problems in developing and maintaining control charts
- Understanding variation via control charts
- Ways to show a process is stable and capable
- How measurement capability evolves from Level 1 to Level 5
- Process Performance Baselines vs Process Performance Models
- Statistical thinking in process improvement
The objective is to try to clarify the concepts and practices underlying mature processes defined in CMMI.
Your Presenter: Dr. Bin Cong is a Professor and Coordinator of the Master Program in Software Engineering at the Department of Computer Science at Cal State at Fullerton. He is also a SEI authorized Introduction to CMMI Instructor and a SEI certified CMMI High Maturity Lead Appraiser. He has broad experiences in model based process improvement and in applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) in software development process. He has had over 100 publications and served as the CTO in a software firm in Silicon Valley. Overall, Dr. Cong has 25 years experience that includes research and teaching in different universities as well as conducting consulting/training in industry. His experience in both industry and academics enables him to have both theoretical and practical perspectives in applications of High Maturity practices.
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Logistics
Location: Northrop Grumman E2 Presentation Center (in tall building off of Entrance 2), Redondo Beach, CA (formerly TRW) - 2299 Marine Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Directions: Take the 405 Inglewood exit (southbound it's the exit after Rosecrans East, northbound it's the exit just after Hawthorne) and go north on Inglewood Avenue (southbound, turn left at the end of the ramp, northbound, turn right). Turn left at Marine. Continue West under the freeway past the railroad tracks three lights to Simon Ramo Drive. E2 is on the tall white building to the LEFT, past the shorter presentation building. (See page 733 A5 of the Thomas Brothers Guide.)
Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 noonAdmission: Free Reservations: No reservations are necessary, except for Foreign Nationals.
Please Note: Foreign Nationals, including Northrop Grumman
foreign employees, must contact Warren Scheinin
(warren.scheinin@ngc.com) at least three (3) days before
the meeting so NGC can process the paperwork for visits
in a NGC building in accordance with Department of
Defense regulations. The usual identification (passport,
green card, student visa) will be necessary on the visit
day.
Note: Due to budget constraints only light refreshments will be available.
A selection of food and beverages is available from the S-Cafe to the southwest of E2 down the stairs. Door opens at 6 AM.
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