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Software Process and Measurement Cast

Thomas M. Cagley Jr

SPaMCAST explores the varied world of software process improvement and measurement. The cast covers topics that deal with the challenges found in information technology organizations as they grow and evolve.

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SPaMCAST 78 - Buglione, Play and Learning, Manifestos

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2010/02/07

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 78!In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 78 I interviewed Dr. Luigi Buglione. We focused our discussion on how play can improve learning in a technical environment but also touched on measurement and change. This was an intense interview that included many take aways that can be applied in your organization now!Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail: spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail:

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SPaMCAST 77 - Cagley, Three Years, Durnall, Lean

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2010/01/24

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 77 marking the SPaMCAST's Three Year Anniversary!The Software Process and Measurement Cast 77 is a special show. Even though we still have an interview and essay, we are going to turn things a bit on their head by flipping rolls and adding quite a few congratulatory comments. The outpouring of well wishes was fantastic and in some cases pretty darn funny.In the SPaMCAST 77 the tables have been turned and Pat Ferdinandi interviewed me. We talk

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SPaMCAST 76 - Tom and Mary Poppendieck, Leading Lean,...

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2010/01/10

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 76!In the SPaMCAST 76 I interviewed Tom and Mary Poppendieck talking about lean and their new book "Leading Lean Software Development: Results Are not the Point". Our interview covered the book, lean and leadership to just a few topics.Mary Poppendieck has been in the Information Technology industry for over thirty years. She has managed software development, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and new product development. She

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37:04

SPaMCAST 75 - Brown, IFPUG Function Points 4.3, Best...

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2009/12/27

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 75!In the SPaMCAST 75 I interviewed Bonnie Brown. We discussed the updated IFPUG Function Point Counting Practice Manual (release 4.3) that will be released this January. While the manual includes few rule the manual it does include a new section on conversions, more definitions and is generally a cleaner therefore more usable format. Bonnie provided great insight into the contents and construction of the manual.Ms. Brown works for HP (Hewlett

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SPaMCAST 74 - Hiranabe, Mind Mapping and Agile, Value

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2009/12/13

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 74!In the SPaMCAST 74 I interviewed Kenji Hiranabe. We discussed mind mapping and how it can be used in projects. Mind Mapping for the uninitiated is a simple graphical means of organizing data to make it more understandable and memorable. Mind mapping has many uses in all types of software projects. We specifically discussed uses in agile projects but the method transcends a simple category and is useful in all projects .Kenji Hiranabe is an

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41:51

SPaMCAST 73 - Bovis, Psychology of Change, Customer...

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2009/11/29

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 73!In the SPaMCAST 73 I interviewed David Bovis. David and I discussed the psychology of change. Have you ever wondered why some people are better at making change happen? I believe it boils down to two related factors. The first is salesman ship and the second is an understanding of psychology. Both topic are highly related. Since we are all change agents this is an incredibly important interview.As an independent service provider David has

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SPaMCAST 72 - Larsen, Agile, Traceability Part 7

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2009/11/15

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 72!In the SPaMCAST 72 I interviewed Diana Larsen. Diana and I discussed agile and retrospectives. The interview was full of practical advice, philosophyphilopsphy, wit and wisdom. Diana Larsen sparks the creation of workplaces where productive teams display resilience in times of change and focus on frequent delivery of high value software customers want and use. Drawing on fifteen+ years of experience working with technical professionals,

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SPaMCAST 71 - Robertson, Requirements, Traceability...

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2009/11/01

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 71!In SPaMCAST 71, I conclude my interview of the Suzanne Robertson. We continued our discussion of requirements. Requirements are the heart and soul of the software development projects.Suzanne is co-author of , Second Edition (Addison-Wesley 2006) a book that provides guidance on finding requirements and writing them so that they can be understood by all the stakeholders. She has more than 30 years experience in systems specification and

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46:14

SPaMCAST 70 - Robertson, Requirements, Traceability...

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2009/10/18

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 70!The interview on the SPaMCAST 70 is with Suzanne Robertson. We talked about requirements . . . a lot and that was good therefore this part one of the interview.Suzanne is co-author of (Addison-Wesley Second Edition 2006) a book that provides guidance on finding requirements and writing them so that they can be understood by all the stakeholders. She has more than 30 years experience in systems specification and building. Her courses on

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43:35

SPaMCAST 69 - Brennan, Business Analysts and CMMI,...

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2009/10/04

The interview on the SPaMCAST 69 is with Kevin Brennan. Kevin and I focused on how the business analysis role fits into the CMMI. In the process we ended up discussing a wide range of topics from a business analysis point of view. Kevin Brennan, CBAP, PMP, is the IIBA®s Vice President, Professional Development. He led the development of Version 2.0 of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® () and was also one of the authors of the CBAP exam. He is a frequent speaker on business analysis, project

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SPaMCAST 68 - Potter, CMMI, Traceability Part 3

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2009/09/20

The interview on the SPaMCAST 68 is with Neil Potter. Neil and I talked of CMMI, process improvement and how change programs fit into economic environment we find ourselves in today and will again someday in the future. The interview was a wide ranging discussion of process improvement. Neil Potter has been working in software design, engineering and process management since 1985. In 1988 Neil was an SEPG manager in a TI software development group, spanning USA, India and England. He has a B.Sc

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SPaMCAST 67 - Chemuturi, Estimation Book,...

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2009/09/06

The interview in SPaMCAST 67 is with Murali Chemuturi. Murali recently had his first book published titled S. In this edition of the Software Process and Measurement Cast we discussed estimation, the book and future plans. Murali offers a lot of practical advice on estimation during the interview. Good book, good interview . . . go buy a copy or two. The link to Amazon is Murali has over thirty seven years of total experience out of which about twenty three years in information technology

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SPaMCAST 66 - Tryon, Knowledge Management, Traceability

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2009/08/23

The interview in SPaMCAST 66 is with Chuck Tryon. We discussed knowledge management. Chuck provides solid advice on knowledge management while explain why not dealing with knowledge management is a burning platform you should not ignore. Frankly this one of the most important interviews SPaMCAST has recorded. Chuck Tryon is a nationally respected educator and popular symposium speaker. He founded Tryon and Associates in 1986 to provide seminar training and consulting that helps organizations and

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SPaMCAST 65 - Brandau, Business Analysts, Ferdinandi

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2009/08/09

The interview in SPaMCAST 65 is with Laura Brandau. We discussed business analysis, the role of the business analyst, how business analysts impact projects and the organizations they serve and how we can measure both the role and the impact of the role. Laura Brandau is passionate about helping organizations create value through their investments in software. She helps stakeholders conceptualize comprehensive solutions and creates alignment about project outcomes through proactive communication

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SPaMCAST 64 Carol Smith, Usability, Agile Estimation...

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2009/07/26

The interview on Show 64 is with Carol Smith. We discussed the usability. Usability is a critical component of human facing software. We discussed the definition of usability, techniques for discovering usability, how to measure it and finally how to test usability. A powerful interview with a great guest! Carol is a regular presenter at conferences, has taught usability courses at the college level and has managed a usability department. She is also the Treasurer and Director of Chapters for

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SPaMCAST 63 Paul Byrnes, CMMI and Process...

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2009/07/12

The interview on Show 63 is with Paul Byrnes. We discussed the CMMI, Multiple Models and Process Improvement. In today’s financial environment it is important to know what drives good change and whether disparate models work well and play well together. This was one of the basic threads of our conversation.As an Air Force officer Paul was responsible for managing advanced software technology transition projects at Hanscom AFB, MA. These were typically joint government/industry funded projects

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SPaMCAST 62 Tom Graves, Enterprise Architecture,...

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2009/06/28

The interview on Show 62 is with Tom Graves. We discussed enterprise architecture. Enterprise architecture is more than an IT phenomenon, architecture defines the enterprise. This was a great interview.Tom Graves has been an independent consultant for almost three decades, in business transformation, enterprise architecture and knowledge management. Based in Britain, His clients in Europe, Australia and the USA cover a broad range of industries including banking, utilities, logistics,

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SPaMCAST 61 Phil Stubbington Part 2, Troubled...

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2009/06/15

Show 61 concludes a two part interview with Phil Stubbington. We discussed how to fix troubled projects. The interview chocked full of useful ideas for dealing with issues that if not taken care of that could be career limiting.Phil is a 42 year old highly reliable and trustworthy PROGRAMME DIRECTOR / MANAGER with an exceptional delivery track record. His most recent experience gained at DHL, EXEL, DELL, ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES and RANK XEROX.Phil is very much a self starter, he is a constant

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SPaMCAST 60 Medha Umarji, Metrics Acceptance Model,...

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2009/06/01

Show 60 is the interview I had with Medha Umarji discussing her research on Metrics Acceptance Model. If you are involved with software measurement programs this is important stuff! I know I have already begun using some of the concepts. I am doing this as one large interview rather than in two parts. I would like your input on this format.Medha Umarji is currently a PhD candidate at the Department of Information Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her focus is on the human

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SPaMCAST 59 Phil Stubbington, Troubled Projects, Models

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2009/05/17

Show 59 begins a two part interview with Phil Stubbington. We discussed how to fix troubled projects. The interview chocked full of useful ideas for dealing with issues that if not taken care of that could be career limiting.Phil is a 42 year old highly reliable and trustworthy PROGRAMME DIRECTOR / MANAGER with an exceptional delivery track record. His most recent experience gained at DHL, EXEL, DELL, ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES and RANK XEROX.Phil is very much a self starter, he is a constant

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