“Faster is Slower” is one of the “Laws” formulated by Peter Senge in his book The Fifth Discipline. This particular “law” plays out with a vengeance in larger software development projects, and often has a secondary negative impact of cyber security. Let’s look at a rather typical scenario that illustrates this dynamic. Continue reading
Selection of key subcontractors on a program is very important and many times can make the difference between program success and failure. One approach that I have used to ensure the selected subcontractor is a good choice is a BVA (Best Value Assessment) process. The process starts with an RFP (Request For Proposal) that is sent to candidate qualified subcontractors. The process is a combination of objective and subjective judgments. Continue reading
This paper discusses a number of interesting technical advances that are theoretically already possible in 2014, although in fact not currently available. Hopefully showing the software community what is technically feasible will encourage universities and larger corporations to move more quickly. Continue reading
I’m recalling a memory of a rather stubborn little girl who was set on doing things her own way. She wouldn’t walk in public until around 15 months, presumably because she didn’t want to look foolish to herself or anyone else. A little later, she developed this habit of turning her head and closing her eyes when she didn’t want to hear what was being told to her. To this day, she still likes to figure things out for herself – all on her own terms. Continue reading
To compete in today’s global market, regulated companies must comply with innumerable requirements, directives, and standards coming from regional, national, and international bodies. While these requirements vary based on industry and the regulatory body involved, they do have a common denominator—emphasis on risk management. Continue reading