RTP - Software Process Improvement Network

Presentation Archive


We are beginning this archive effective with our first SPIN meeting presentation in 2000. If the presenters e-mail is available - feel free to contact them with questions and follow-up on the presentation. Enjoy!

(Note: Material formats are selected by the presenter and will be posted as-is)

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2006 Presentation Archive

2005 Presentation Archive

Meeting Details
25 February 2005
  Topic:  XP Second Edition, compared with XP First Edition 

Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Williams  NC State University, Department of Computer Science - Biography
24 March 2005
  Topic:  NAnt, Ant, configuration management, automatic testing 

Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Tom Reedy  etrials Worldwide (www.etrials.com) - Biography
26 May 2005
  Topic:  How to Move to a More Agile Mindset 

Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Ken Auer  Role Model Software - Biography
28 October 2005
  Topic:  Pragmatic Tracer Bullets 

Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Jared Richardson  SAS - Biography
25 November 2005
  Topic:  Refactoring Your Wetware 

Abstract, Slides (Not Available)
Presenter: Andy Hunt  Pragmatic Programmer - Biography

2004 Presentation Archive

Meeting Details
26 February 2004
  Topic: Customer-Driven Development: Leveraging the Voice of the Customer for Successful Product Development    
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Steven Davis,  Orasi - Biography
25 March 2004
  Topic: Agility and the Team Software ProcessSM   
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Karen Smiley,  ABB - Biography
22 April 2004
  Topic: Sizing a Software QA Group   
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Michael Eason,  PeopleClick - Biography
27 May 2004
  Topic: Looking Past "The Project" With Open Source Tools   
Abstract, Slides, Comentary
Presenter: Carl Nagle,  SAS - Biography
23 September 2004
  Topic: A Case for Data (Clinical) Quality   
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Kay Obenshain,  Data Quality Research Institute - Biography
28 October 2004
  Topic: Software Endgames: Negotiating the Defect Minefield Towards Successful Project Delivery   
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Bob Galen,  R Galen Consulting Group, LLC - Biography
13 December 2004
  Topic: Joint Meeting with NC PMI, Managing Software Projects that Deliver Customer Satisfaction  
Abstract
Presenter: Carla Merril, Focused DesignBiography

2003 Presentation Archive

Meeting Details
25 November 2003
  Topic: Issue Management and Deffect Tracking  
Abstract, Slides Paper
Presenter: John Lockhart ,  Elsinore Technologies - Biography
25 October 2003
  Topic: Introduction to the CMMi (CMMI is the integrated CMM covering Software, etc.)  
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Eric Buchholtz and Andrew Cordes ,  ABB - Biography
25 September 2003
  Topic: Choosing the "Right" Software Development Process 
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Randy Miller,  Borland (Together) - Biography
28 August 2003
  Topic: Unit Testing -- Approaches, Tools, and Traps
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Tob Rooker, Abbott Analytical Products - Biography
24 July 2003
  Topic: How to Plan & Track a Software Project at the "Right" Level
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Bob Galen, EMC & RGalen Consulting Group, LLC - Biography
26 June 2003
  Topic: Extreme Case Studies:
How Extreme Do You Need To Be?
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Ken Auer, RoleModel Software  - Biography
22 May 2003
  Topic: Overview of CMMI and Software Process Improvement Lessons From ABB
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Aldo Dagnino, Ph. D., P. Eng., ABB - Biography
24 April 2003
  Topic: Introduction to Function Point Estimation
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Richard Wyatt, IBM - Biography
27 March 2003
  Topic: Herding Racehorses and Racing Sheep
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Andy Hunt, Pragmatic Programmer - Biography
27 February 2003
  Topic: Change Agency - Methods to Drive Change
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Bill Buie, Configuration Management, Inc.  - Biography

30 January 2003

  Topic: Becoming an IEEE Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)
- One Developer's Experiences
Abstract, Slides
Presenter: Andy Huber, Hifn, Inc. - Biography

2002 Presentation Archive

Meeting Details Presentation Materials

Meeting: 13 December 2002,

Presenter: Bob Galen, EMC & RGalen Consulting Group, LLC

Topic: Software Testing & PR - What they didn't teach you in school

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides
Product Assessment Template

Abstract

Meeting: 24 October 2002,

Presenter: Carla Merrill of Focused Design

Topic: Finding the Customer Behind the Veil of Requirements

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides

Abstract

Meeting: 26 September 2002,

Presenter: Don Gray, nth Order Systems

Topic: Implementing Best Practices in Software Development
- Team Change Management.

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides

Abstract

Meeting: 29 August 2002,

Presenter: Sam Bayer, The Bayer Consulting Group,

Topic: Application Development with Customer Focus Groups

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides

Abstract

Meeting: 25 July 2002,

Presenter: Sanjay Murthi, SMGlobal, Inc.,

Topic: How to Improve Risk Management
in the software development process.

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides

Abstract

Meeting: 27 June 2002,

Presenter: Andrew Hunt of the Pragmatic Programmer,

Topic: An Introduction to the Agile Manifesto

Presenter BIO

Abstract

Meeting: 6 June 2002,

Presenter: Jim Hart, Principal Consultant, IDC,

Topic: Applying Systems Thinking in Software Development
and Process Improvement

Presenter BIO

Abstract

Meeting: 2 May 2002,

Presenter: Mark Kennedy, MERANT PVCS,

Topic: CMMI based, Configuration Management Processes

Presenter BIO

Abstract

Meeting: 28 March 2002,

Presenter: Douglas Welton, Charlotte SPIN,

Topic: Leadership and Other "Opening Moves"
in the Software Engineering Process
-- from Jim McCarthy book Dynamics of Software Development

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides (pps)

Abstract

Meeting: 28 February 2002

Presenter: Alastair Thomson, Blueprint Technologies

Topic: Use Case Based Requirements Management

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides (pdf)

Abstract

Meeting: 31 January 2002

Presenter: Nancy Holliday, Blueprint Technologies

Topic: Overview of the Rational Unified Process (RUP)

Presenter BIO

Presentation Slides (pdf)

Abstract


2001 Presentation Archive

Meeting Details Presentation Materials
Meeting: November 8, 2001

Presenter: Tom Rooker, Hill-Rom
(contact)

Topic: Know When to Say When - Markovian Appoach to Testing 

Presenter BIO

Power point presentation

Paper

Meeting: October 3, 2001

Presenter: Robert Galen, Lucent
(contact)

Topic: A Survey of Software Estimation & Planning Techniques

www.rgalen.com

Presenter BIO

Power point presentation

Paper

Meeting: June 14, 2001

Presenter: Tim Ruzbacki, CMI
(contact)

Topic: A Guide to the CMM - Understanding Level 2 and Level 3

Presenter BIO

Power point presentation

Paper

Meeting: April 26, 2001

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Williams, NCSU
(contact)

Topic: Pair-Programming

Presenter BIO

Power point presentation

Meeting: March 14, 2001

Presenter: John Moore, Kitana
(contact)

Topic: Process With an Attitude - Implementing Best Practices Inside Workflows

Presenter BIO

Power point presentation

Paper

Meeting: January 11, 2001

Presenter: Daniel Ehmann, Alcatel USA
(contact)

Topic: Risk Management in Software Development Projects

Presenter BIO

Presentation materials 

Paper


2000 Presentation Archive

Meeting Details Presentation Materials
Meeting: September 28, 2000

Presenter: Dr. Donn Milton, pragma SYSTEMS

Topic: Software Process Improvement: Buy vs. Build

Presenter BIO

Paper

Meeting: August 11, 2000

Presenter: Jim Boone, SAS
(contact)

Topic: Coverage Analysis

Power point presentation

Paper

Meeting: July 19, 2000

Presenter: Dr. John A. N. Lee, Virginia Tech University
additional material
(contact)

Topic: A Code of Ethics for Computing Professionals
 

Power point presentation

Meeting: June 14, 2000 

Presenter: Dr. Annie Anton, PH.D., NCSU
www.csc.ncsu.edu/faculty/anton
(contact)

Topic: Deriving Goals from a Use Case Based Requirements Specification for an Electronic Commerce System

Power point presentation

Meeting: April 13, 2000 

Presenter: Bill Johnson, Technology Builders, Inc.
http://www.tbi.com/
(contact)

Topic: Managing for Quality Requirements

 

Presenter BIO

Power point presentation
 
 

Meeting: February 16, 2000 

Presenter: Robert L. Galen, Wavetek Wandel Golterman 
(contact)

Topic: Personal Software Process - A Few Unexpected Lessons 

Presenter BIO

Power point presentation

Paper


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