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Software Cost Management with COCOMO II COCOMO II updates the 1981 Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO) to address the new ways that software is being developed and managed, including non-sequential process models, applications composition, product line management, distributed development and applications, and rapid application development. Barry Boehm summarizes these trends and shows how COCOMO II and its emerging extensions are addressing them. Learn how COCOMO II can be used for a variety of management decision situations, such as linking tactical project management to strategic productivity and cycle time improvement management via a quantitative metrics-based approach.
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Barry Boehm, University of Southern California
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Implementing Metrics in a Level 1 Organization This presentation focuses on the work necessary to implement metrics in an organization recently assessed at level 1. Gain an understanding of why a metrics program must coordinate with ongoing software process improvement activities to be successful. Learn the "soft" skills needed to effectively implement a metrics program in your organization.
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Michael Hovan, Bayer Corporation
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Measurement Maturity at CMM Level 3 The SEI's Capability Maturity Model for Software (SW-CMM) considers measurement a key element in the effective management of software development. Two lead assessors provide insight into the measurement requirements embedded throughout the model's key practices at Levels 2 and 3. Examples of mature Level 3 measurement systems and recommendations based on lessons learned will be provided.
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Beth Layman and Kevin Schaan, TeraQuest Metrics Inc.
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Our Experience Using Orthogonal Defect Classification Orthogonal Defect Classification (ODC) is a method of classifying and analyzing software defects. Using real-life experience, Barbara Hirsh discusses how Motorola successfully implemented ODC within their organization resulting in a framework for building a pervasive and cohesive defect prevention program. Learn the benefits of using ODC from the perspective of the developer, the tester, and the post-release analyst.
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Barbara Hirsh, Motorola
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Software Innovation to Benefit the Business: Updating Economic Analysis for Information Technology This presentation will provide historical background on the limitations of standard economic measurement categories, with suggestions on how to improve measurement for information technology. Explore the limitations of some of the traditional categories used to measure economic progress. Gain insight into why measurement issues are an expected part of economic growth and technological change.
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David Fado, Reuters
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Function Point Counting for Mere Mortals Function points have occupied a difficult place in software metrics. They correlate well with development effort, but their use has been hindered in part by the difficulty of learning them. Lee Fischman discusses Galorath's efforts to achieve a revolutionary reduction in time-to-learn by lessening unfamiliar nomenclature and methodological excess. Learn how function points can be simplified for use by everyone within your organization.
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Lee Fischman, Galorath, Inc.
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Evaluating, Selecting, and Measuring Subcontractors During the past decade, it has become more commonplace to subcontract major portions of large software and systems engineering projects. Due to a lack of a well-defined set of tools or guidelines, this process has generally been ad hoc and inconsistent. Jim Nielsen describes Motorola's efforts to develop a comprehensive set of tools, processes, and measures to use in evaluating and selecting subcontractors and in predicting subcontractor performance and product quality.
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Jim Nielsen, Motorola
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Software Measurement--What's in it for Me? This presentation looks at the success or failure of software measurement programs from a unique perspective: It addresses the human problems often encountered during implementation. Learn about the areas of resistance to measurement programs and how to use practical strategies when combating this resistance. Discover tactics that management can use to motivate software developers to make these programs work!
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Arlene Minkiewicz, PRICE Systems, L.L.C.
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Introducing Personal Software Process--A Few (Un)Expected Lessons Learn how one company successfully implemented SEI-PSP to a significant part of its software engineering organization. Key discussion points include organization readiness, a training approach, lessons learned, and ways to successfully introduce PSP into an organization. Discover the three process areas (inspections, planning, and quality) where PSP can have a significant impact.
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Robert Galen, Wavetek Wandel Goltermann
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Guerilla Software Metrics: Leaving the Developers Alone This presentation describes an approach to initiating and conducting a metrics program that takes advantage of existing measurement/tracking infrastructure without adding significant extra tasks and reporting responsibilities. Scott Duncan identifies three areas where measurement data may already exist. Learn how to work with management and staff in these areas to make use of the data being collected.
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Scott Duncan, SoftQual Consulting
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