Kent A. Johnson, TeraQuest

Kent A. Johnson is the Director of Systems Engineering for TeraQuest and an SEI-authorized CBA IPI Lead Assessor, an authorized SCAMPI Lead Assessor, and an authorized CMMI Instructor. Kent's background includes over 25 years experience in development of complex software-intensive systems. He provides training, consulting, and assessments for clients working to improve their systems and software development capabilities. He works with clients in a variety of industries, and has successfully helped organizations go from Level 1 to Level 5. He has conducted over 20 formal assessments, including systems engineering assessments and several high maturity software assessments. Internationally, he has helped clients in nine countries improve their systems and software processes.

He is a former Project Manager of the Process and Methods Program at the Software Productivity Consortium (SPC). While at the SPC he co-authored and led the team that created the software and system development method used by over 800 engineers in a dozen companies for the development of the F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter. He is also a co-author of the book Ada 95 Quality and Style. Prior to joining the SPC, Kent was a Senior Engineering Scientist at the Electronics and Space Division of Emerson Electric Company, where he successfully managed the development and integration of several complex software-intensive systems.

Kent presents tutorials on systems and software engineering, process improvement, and development methodologies at international conferences.

Track:   Software Process Improvement (SPI)

Track:   Software Process Improvement (SPI)

Track:   Tutorial

Abstract:

This three-day course introduces systems and software engineering managers and practitioners, appraisal team members, and engineering process group (e.g., SEPG, EPG) members to Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI®) fundamental concepts. CMMI models are tools that help organizations improve their ability to develop and maintain quality products and services. CMMI models are an integration of best practices from proven process improvement models, including the CMM® for Software, EIA 731, and the Integrated Product Management CMM. This course focuses on the CMMI models with a staged representation. If you are not sure which representation is right for your organization, click here for more information.

The course is composed of lectures and class exercises with ample opportunity for participant questions and discussions. After attending the course, participants will be able to understand how CMMI models can apply to their organization's process improvement program. The course covers CMMI maturity levels and their characteristic process areas.

Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for Intermediate Concepts of CMMI, SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Training, and CMMI Instructor Training. Successful completion of the course requires active participation and attendance throughout the full three days.

See here for further information: http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/cmmi-staged.html