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April 2010 NYC SPIN Meeting Announcement
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Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Topic: Regression Dialogue
Presenter: Michael D'Ambrosa
Location: Microsoft
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Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Topic: Regression Dialogue
Presenter: Michael D'Ambrosa
Location: Microsoft
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Abstract:
Although the CMM and CMMI are reflections of “best practices”, it would appear that originally the inclusion of Maturity Level 4 practices was based on manufacturing experience, not development experience, and thus could be considered to be hypothetical, not empirical. This implies that the best practices are still evolving, which helps to understand the model interpretation volatility. The problem, of course, is the lack of plentiful data with reasonably small variation to provide the basis for statistical modeling. The only data that seems to come close is the defect data arising from peer reviews or other defect detection activities. In fact it is difficult to find any other meaningful development example in the literature.
This presentation demonstrates how (multiple linear) regression equations can be used to predict critical project factors (like integration and test costs) as a function of various project characteristics. The emphasis will be on the selection of controllable factors and the use of these factors and the prediction equation by projects to play “what-if” games to affect project performance. No significant knowledge of statistics is needed; in fact, if one took a single statistics course 30 years ago and got a “C” he/she should have no problem following the presentation.
The presentation is a shortened version of a full-day tutorial to be given in June at the European SEPG in Portugal. It uses the "dialogue" technique used by process improvement experts such as Plato and Galileo to illustrate the use of regression equations in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek manner. The four characters in the dialogue are arguably fictional, but the equations they develop are based on actual equations developed by BAE in Wayne, NJ - the data has been changed somewhat to protect the guilty.
Click here to RSVP for the April MeetingThis presentation demonstrates how (multiple linear) regression equations can be used to predict critical project factors (like integration and test costs) as a function of various project characteristics. The emphasis will be on the selection of controllable factors and the use of these factors and the prediction equation by projects to play “what-if” games to affect project performance. No significant knowledge of statistics is needed; in fact, if one took a single statistics course 30 years ago and got a “C” he/she should have no problem following the presentation.
The presentation is a shortened version of a full-day tutorial to be given in June at the European SEPG in Portugal. It uses the "dialogue" technique used by process improvement experts such as Plato and Galileo to illustrate the use of regression equations in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek manner. The four characters in the dialogue are arguably fictional, but the equations they develop are based on actual equations developed by BAE in Wayne, NJ - the data has been changed somewhat to protect the guilty.
Biography
Dr. Michael J. D’Ambrosa is currently the Manager of Process Improvement for BAE Systems in Wayne, NJ. Mike directed the CMMI Maturity Level 4 related statistical analysis, based on his experience as a college instructor of statistics and his status as a high maturity lead appraiser. These activities were key to a successful ML 5 appraisal in 2008 for BAE Systems. Mike is also currently very active with the SEI; he is a member of the CMMI V1.3 Model Team, the SEPG 2010 Program Committee, and the Appraisal Appeal Board. He is an authorized high maturity SCAMPI A/B/C lead appraiser and authorized trainer for the three-day SEI Introduction to CMMI course for both CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC. Of special note is the fact that he is working with the Harrier Program in the UK which should culminate in a ML 3 appraisal against the CMMI-SVC, which puts Mike on the forefront of the SEI’s range of activities.
During his time with BAE Systems, Mike has served as the BAE Systems North America CMMI Project Manager and was the SEI Partner contact. He has given very well-received presentations at numerous conferences in the US and Europe. Mike was on the SEPG 2009 committee as the high maturity track lead. was a member of the SEI-sponsored International Process Research Consortium (IPRC), and has served on SEI committees providing guidance for high maturity appraisals and development of a Lead Appraiser’s Body of Knowledge.
Mike has about 30 years software and systems development and management experience. In particular he was the Software Manager for a multi-national NATO project and was personally responsible for about $40M of software development. In addition to his work at BAE Systems, Mike also has worked as a software process consultant for several well-known US commercial companies. He has been involved in about 30 CMM/CMMI appraisals. Prior to Mike’s engineering experience, he taught college Mathematics at Seton Hall University at both the undergraduate and graduate level. He has a master’s degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Stevens University and a doctorate in Mathematics from the Polytechnic Institute of New York. His teaching specialty was statistics.
Click here to RSVP for the April MeetingDuring his time with BAE Systems, Mike has served as the BAE Systems North America CMMI Project Manager and was the SEI Partner contact. He has given very well-received presentations at numerous conferences in the US and Europe. Mike was on the SEPG 2009 committee as the high maturity track lead. was a member of the SEI-sponsored International Process Research Consortium (IPRC), and has served on SEI committees providing guidance for high maturity appraisals and development of a Lead Appraiser’s Body of Knowledge.
Mike has about 30 years software and systems development and management experience. In particular he was the Software Manager for a multi-national NATO project and was personally responsible for about $40M of software development. In addition to his work at BAE Systems, Mike also has worked as a software process consultant for several well-known US commercial companies. He has been involved in about 30 CMM/CMMI appraisals. Prior to Mike’s engineering experience, he taught college Mathematics at Seton Hall University at both the undergraduate and graduate level. He has a master’s degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Stevens University and a doctorate in Mathematics from the Polytechnic Institute of New York. His teaching specialty was statistics.
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