The Evolution of an SEPG (Software Engineering Process Group)

February 1, 2001

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The February 1st Twin-SPIN program was on The Evolution of an SEPG.

The speakers will share their experiences in forming and nurturing a software engineering process group (SEPG) in a new company.  Hear about the approach used to address process problems and the search for the silver bullet.  Follow the evolution of the SEPG and the preparation necessary to conduct a formal SEI assessment.  After the assessment, whats required to develop an action plan?  Then, learn how the SEPG gets the resources and support to implement the plan.  Ms. Stark and VanHofwegen will share their insights and experiences in dealing with some of these critical issues:

• Everything is important; where does an organization start?
• How does a company create an action plan and stick to the implementation plan while going through reorganizations and personnel changes?
• What skill sets are required for members of an SEPG?
• What techniques are effective in dynamic organizations?
• How important is the sponsor during times of change?
• How is the SEPG structured in the organization?  Is this important to the group's success?
• What resources are available to assist in SEPG initiatives?
• How important is stakeholder Communication and Training?

About the Speaker:

Kris VanHofwegen has sixteen years of diversified experience and success in marketing software systems development for the financial services industry, and three (plus) years of experience and success consulting on  IT engineering methods, process, and tool standards.  She is a results-oriented, self-motivated, team builder and process pioneer.

Bobbi Stark has been in the IT industry for over 20 years. The last 10 of which have been focused in the process improvement arena.  Prior to getting into process improvement, Bobbi was in the 'trenches" of software development and project management.  After living through several "horror stories",  Bobbi is convinced of the benefits of process improvement and the positive impact they can have on our industry when implemented and enforced.