Abstract:
Implementing the CMMI can take many paths. Paths range from classic plan driven
implementations to implementations that embrace agile practices. Regardless of the
path you have chosen embracing lean philosophies can fundamentally improve the
effectiveness, efficiency and acceptance of the processes you implement. The
presentation will discuss implementing the CMMI leveraging the seven philosophies
of lean software development. The philosophies are:
- Eliminate waste
- Amplify learning
- Decide as late as possible
- Deliver as fast as possible
- Empowerment
- Build Conceptual Integrity In
- Improve the System (Systemic Thinking)
Lean does not change CMMI. There is still the same number of Process Areas,
the same number of practices; lean philosophies change the focus of implementation
not the basis of the model. Leveraging lean philosophies in the implementation of
CMMI will allow you to embrace the goals of process improvement-effective,
repeatable, measurable processes that keep improving over time and make "better,
faster, cheaper" more than a buzz word. We will discuss integrating tactics that
require processes to be defined on one page, techniques that drives processes to
evolve quickly and involvement using collaboration tools such as WIKIs.
Leveraging lean philosophies to implement or enhance your CMMI implementation
will radically change your range of options and enhance the value CMMI can bring
to your organization.
Bio:
Mr. Timbol joined DCG in 2002 and brings over 24 years experience in the software
and IT industries. He is responsible for ensuring that our customers have the fullest
information available to make decisions about how they can best benefit from the
value provided by DCG.
Prior to joining DCG, he was Vice President, E-business Solutions at Technology
Point International in Jacksonville, Florida, where he led the Management Consulting
and Application Development lines of business. Previously, while at Computer
Associates (NYSE: CA), Mr. Timbol was a Director in the Project Management Office
and managed a portfolio of consulting projects. He served concurrently as the
Director of Solutions Development for CA Professional Services in the Southeast,
supporting national and overseas teams of systems architects and support engineers.
His early career saw increasingly senior positions at Computer Management Services
and Electronic Data Systems (NYSE: EDS). He began his career as an Aerospace Engineer
with Rockwell International in 1979 and was a member of the first Space Shuttle
Launch team that culminated in the inaugural flight of STS-1, Columbia in April, 1981.
Mr. Timbol earned his B.S. in Space Science and Physics at Florida Institute
of Technology. He is a member of the International Function Point Users Group
and Project Management Institute.
