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Past Presentations from North Texas Chapter Monthly Meetings

Chapter Meeting June 14, 2022

"Feature Space: Where System Value, Purpose, Risk, and Configurability All Come Together" by Dr. William "Bill" Schindel

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: Model-based digital engineering offers the possibility of clarity of models that powered the scientific revolution. Among the surprising results of this is realization that, for sufficiently structured  models, some seemingly separate aspects of engineering can be collapsed into a simpler integrated representation. Engineers are accustomed to thinking of mission engineering, stakeholder needs analysis, requirements engineering, optimization of design, risk analysis, and engineering of product line variants as a series of related but different subjects that  collectively add up to a complex problem. In this talk, we will summarize some implications of the question  “What is the smallest model of a system?”  for purposes of engineering and science across the life cycle. We will  take a look at Feature Space, how it reduces degrees of freedom to give a clearer integrated  view of system value, purpose,  risk, and configurability,  along with SysML  realization of this approach. 

 

Bio: Dr. William "Bill" Schindel 

Bill Schindel is president of ICTT System Sciences. His engineering career began in mil/aero systems with IBM Federal Systems, included faculty service at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and founding of three systems enterprises.  

He chairs the INCOSE MBSE Patterns Working Group, and served on the lead team of the INCOSE Agile Systems Engineering Life Cycle Discovery Project. He is an active member of the ASME VV50 working group on model credibility in advance manufacturing, and the AIAA digital thread and digital twin case study teams.  

Schindel is an INCOSE Fellow and CSEP, and is a director and past president of the INCOSE Crossroads of America Chapter.  

Chapter Meeting May 10, 2022 

Planning, Tracking, and Reducing a Complex Project's Value at Risk  by Dr. Tyson Browning

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: Uncertainty and risk make meeting goals and delivering anticipated value extremely challenging in complex system development projects.  Conventional techniques for planning and tracking earned value do not account for uncertainty and risk, nor do they integrate with systems engineering’s technical/quality assessments (such as MoEs, KPIs, or TPMs).  I present a methodology for planning and tracking cost, schedule, and technical performance (or quality) in terms of a project’s key value attributes and threats to them. The methodology distinguishes four types of value and two general types of risks.  A “high jumper” analogy helps to consider how high the “bar” is set for a project (its set goals) and therefore how challenging and risky it will be. A project’s capabilities as a “jumper” (to clear the bar and meet its goals) determine the portion of its value at risk (VaR). By understanding the amounts of value, risk, and opportunity in a project, project managers can design it for appropriate levels of each. Progress is measured in reductions to project VaR:  activities “add value” by chipping away at the project’s “anti-value,” the risks that threaten value. This systems perspective on project management incentivizes the generation of results that eliminate threats to value, rather than assuming that value exists until proven otherwise.

 

Bio: Dr. Tyson R. Browning is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, and consultant.  He is a full Professor of Operations Management in the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, where he conducts research on managing complex projects (integrating managerial and engineering perspectives) and teaches MBA courses on project management, operations management, risk management, and process improvement.  A sought-after speaker, he has trained and advised several organizations, including BNSF Railway, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Seagate, Siemens, Southern California Edison, and the U.S. Navy.  He has also served as an expert witness in legal proceedings. 

Prior to joining TCU in 2003, he worked for Lockheed Martin, the Lean Aerospace Initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Honeywell Space Systems, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.  He earned a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Abilene Christian University before two Master’s degrees and a Ph.D. from MIT. 

His research results appear in journals such as California Management Review, Decision Sciences, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Journal of Mechanical Design, Journal of Operations Management, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, MIT Sloan Management Review, Production & Operations Management, Project Management Journal, and Systems Engineering.  He is also the co-author of a book on the Design Structure Matrix (DSM).  He has given over 200 academic and industry presentations and workshops in 17 countries. 

Having previously served as a Department or Associate Editor for three journals, he is currently co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Operations Management.  He is a member of several professional societies:  Academy of Management, Association for Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences Institute, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, International Council on Systems Engineering, Production and Operations Management Society, and Project Management Institute. 

Chapter Meeting April 12, 2022

Tilting at Windmills: Drivers, Risk, Opportunity, Resilience and the 2021 Texas Electricity 

Grid Failure 

Tilting at Windmills: Drivers, Risk, Opportunity, Resilience and the 2021 Texas Electricity Grid Failure  by Mr. Matthew Hause 

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: To put it very simply, but not at all clearly, the 2021 Texas electricity grid failure was both caused by and not caused by the use of renewable energy. In 2020, 46 percent of Texas's energy was generated by natural gas, coal 18 percent, nuclear 11 percent, and renewables wind power 23 percent, and solar 2 percent. During the winter months when power demand is lowest, renewables can rise to up to 55%. When the historic winter storms hit, the biggest problem was the lack of winterization of all types of generation systems and supporting infrastructure. All the of the systems failed to various degrees. So why weren’t these systems winterized? Mostly it was a lack of incentives. The government provided no financial incentives and did not mandate winterization. These winter storms were once in a century event, and companies could not make a business case with reasonable ROI to winterize. Companies that did manage to operate sold power and gas for up to 400% more than normal due to the lack of supply and increased demand. So, there was a built-in disincentive to not invest. What happened was a complex system of systems failure the size and scale of Texas and to explain it all would require a book. This paper will look at the risks, opportunities, and drivers of Texas electric grid, what caused it to fail, and incentives to succeed in the future. We will also examine incentive systems gone wrong such as the Cobra Effect.

 

Bio: Matthew Hause is a Principal Engineer at SSI, a chair of the UAF group and a member of the OMG SysML specification team. He was a member of the OMG Architecture Board for 10 years. He has been developing multi-national complex systems for over 40 years as a systems and software engineer. He started out working in the power systems industry then transitioned to command and control systems, process control, communications, SCADA, distributed control, Military systems, and many other areas of technical and real-time systems. His role at SSI includes Consulting, mentoring, standards development, presentations at conferences, and developing and presenting training courses.

Chapter Meeting March 8, 2022

"Tensions and Opportunities: Program Management and Systems Engineering"  by Dr. Tina P. Srivastava 

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: The disciplines of Program Management and Systems Engineering are inherently intertwined. To develop and deliver complex systems, all three sides of the “iron triangle” (cost, schedule, and performance) must be known, traded, and evolved in consideration of the others. When there is tension and confusion over the roles of  PMs vs. SEs, programs  suffer  from  deadline  overruns  and  failures.  As co-chair of the PM-SE Integration Working Group, Dr. Srivastava will discuss the recent work of the WG, and specifically the updates for the new INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook v5. There will be a brand new section on PM-SE, and new content added to other sections as well. Furthermore, INCOSE’s discussions with new PMI leadership have been productive and have identified a wide range of collaboration opportunities. Dr. Srivastava will take inputs from the chapter as the two organizations will be working together to develop a long term strategic plan

 

Bio: Dr. Tina P. Srivastava has served on INCOSE’s Board of Directors and received the INCOSE Inaugural David Wright Leadership Award in 2014 for technical and interpersonal competencies in the practice of system engineering as a means for solving the great challenges of our planet. She is a lecturer at MIT in the areas of aerodynamics, aviation, complex systems, and technology road mapping and selection. She is also the author of Innovating in a Secret World, featured by MIT. Dr. Srivastava co-chairs the PM-SE Integration Working Group and is one of the authors and editors of the book Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering. As an innovator, entrepreneur, and technology expert, Tina’s experience spans roles as Chief Engineer of electronic warfare programs at Raytheon to cofounder of a venture-backed security startup. She is an FAA-certified pilot and instructor of MIT’s Pilot Ground School course. Dr. Srivastava earned her PhD in Strategy, Innovation, and Engineering, a Masters in System Design and Management, and a Bachelors in Aeronautics and Astronautics, all from MIT.

Chapter Meeting February 8, 2022

Monterey Phoenix (MP) Project by Dr. Kristin Giammarco

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: This brief will be an overview of the Monterey Phoenix (a Navy-developed language, approach, and tool for modeling and reasoning about system and process behaviors), then presenting for the first time, new public example analyses including how one student discovered emergent behavior in a model of a PPE supply chain and how another student conducted a risk analysis of a cyberattack on a pipeline.   We will share some new features of the MP-Firebird and MP-Gryphon tools that enhance ease of use.  Finally, we will present some new MP learning and engagement opportunities.

 

Bio: Kristin Giammarco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School, where she teaches courses in systems architecture, system integration and model-based engineering, and conducts research in the use and development  of formal methods for systems architecture modeling.  Dr. Giammarco is a member of INCOSE and serves as the Joint Executive Systems Engineering Management (SEM-PD21) Program Academic Associate.  From NPS, Dr. Giammarco has earned a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering Management, and a Certificate in Advanced Systems Engineering. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.  She conducts research on system and software behavioral modeling and architectural patterns and works on improving techniques for teaching graduate level courses  in distance learning environment.

Chapter Meeting January 18, 2022

Welcome to the Chapter's New Year. by Mr. Jerome Forbes

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: During our first Chapter meeting of 2022, our new chapter President will introduce the 2022 newly elected chapter board members and discuss the results of the 2021 Chapter members survey. 

 

Bio:   Jerome Forbes is currently the Advanced Concepts & Technologies (ACT) Product Line System Assurance Lead for Raytheon Intelligence & Space. He has over 16 years of experience spanning requirements, CONOPS and architecture development, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing EOIR and Radar systems, FPGA firmware development, MBSE, production support, OCONUS system deployments, system integrity, and System Assurance.  Jerome has held various other positions at various locations during his career such as Architecture Lead, IPT Lead, Technical Lead, Subsystem Architect, Software Requirements SE Lead, Systems Test Engineer, In-Country Engineering Lead, FPGA Firmware Designer, Production Support Engineer, SE Process Engineer and Project Coordinator. 
Jerome previously served as the INCOSE North Texas chapter President Elect(2021), Vice President of Chapter Development for two terms (2020 and 2021), and Treasurer for two terms (2018 and 2019). He has been the INCOSE site ambassador for the Raytheon McKinney, TX site since 2017, hosting site monthly INCOSE chapter meetings. 
Jerome is a Texas State Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), an OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) - Model User, a Registered Product Owner, a Registered Scrum Master, Raytheon Program Management Level 6 certified,  and The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) 9 certified. 
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from Miles College, a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee University and a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Southern Methodist University. He is currently working toward a PhD in Electrical Engineering at Southern Methodist University. 

Chapter Meeting December 14, 2021

The Innovation Ecosystem: Introduction to the INCOSE ASELCM Pattern by Mr. William "Bill" Schindel

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

Abstract: Gaining the benefits of Digital Engineering is not only about implementing digital technologies. The Innovation Ecosystem is a system of systems in its own right, at least partly engineered, subject to the risks and challenges of evolving socio-technical systems.  

• This talk summarizes an aid to analyzing and understanding, planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the Innovation Ecosystem or its components. It is based on a generic ecosystem analysis reference model with particular focal viewpoints. Represented as a configurable model-based formal pattern created by the INCOSE MBSE Patterns Working Group, it was initially applied in a related INCOSE collaboration project led by the Agile Systems Engineering Working Group.  

• Aspects of the resulting framework have subsequently been elaborated and applied in the context of a wide variety of commercial and defense ecosystems across different domains. While connecting to several current and historical contexts, it is particularly revealing of Digital Engineering’s special promise.  

 

Bio: 

Bill Schindel is president of ICTT System Sciences. His engineering career began in mil/aero systems with IBM Federal Systems, included faculty service at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and founding of three systems enterprises.  

• He chairs the INCOSE MBSE Patterns Working Group, and served on the lead team of the INCOSE Agile Systems Engineering Life Cycle Discovery Project. He is an active member of the ASME VV50 working group on model credibility in advance manufacturing, and the AIAA digital thread and digital twin case study teams.  

• Schindel is an INCOSE Fellow and CSEP, and is a director and past president of the INCOSE Crossroads of America Chapter.  

Chapter Meeting November 9, 2021

Stakeholder engagement for Agile at Scale by Mr. Ken Garlington

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: One of the principles behind the Agile Manifesto is that “Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.” What does this mean for large, complex systems with many stakeholders? Ken Garlington shares some ideas on the subject.

 

Bio: Kennie Garlington is a Systems Engineer supporting the Engineering and Technology directorate at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. In this role, he is responsible for providing systems engineering guidance and technical expertise to all lines of business and programs across the enterprise. Mr. Garlington’s current areas of interest include model-based systems engineering, software safety and reliability, and the application of Agile principles and practices to large-scale mission-critical systems. Mr. Garlington has over 37 years of experience in software engineering and systems engineering for military aircraft programs.

Mr. Garlington’s previous role was the lead systems engineer for various avionics modernization projects for the F-22 Raptor. He has also held systems engineering and software engineering positions on the F-35, F-16 and F-111 platforms.

Mr. Garlington has a Master of Science in Systems Engineering, as well as a Master’s of Software Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. In addition, he is certified as a SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC),  a Program Management Institute Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP)®, and an International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

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Chapter Meeting October 12, 2021

Identifying and removing barriers for Enterprise Solution Delivery by Dr. Suzette Johnson and Ms. Robin Yeman

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: In 2009 Patrick Debois coined the term DevOps at a Velocity event in Belgium. Now, over a decade later there have been countless books to describe this cooperation between development and operations to deliver capability rapidly to the user. We further have extended that term into Industrial DevOps to account for complex system of systems, which include hardware, firmware, and software. Many of the practices such as small batch sizes, limit work in progress, and organizing around value are not new. The benefits of these practices in quality, schedule, cost, transparency, value are undisputed facts that have been shown repeatedly in periodicals such as the DORA report.

The question is if the ideas are not new, and the benefits are proven, why is it so difficult for organizations to embrace Industrial DevOps principles and practices? In the presentation, we will introduce the audience to Industrial DevOps principles and walk through common barriers to adoption. The barriers include areas such as Organizational Structure, Psychological Safety, Access to Common Language, Understanding the Value Stream, Lack of Trust, Access to patterns to break down systems, and exclusive over inclusive behaviors.

 

Bio: Dr. Suzette Johnson works for Northrop Grumman Corporation near Baltimore, Maryland. As an NG Fellow, she leads Northrop Grumman’s Enterprise Lean-Agile Center of Excellence. Over the past fifteen years, she has been leading the adoption of Business Agility at scale and has supported over 100 NG internal, Federal, and DoD programs in their adoption of Lean-Agile principles and practices.  She received a Doctorate of Management and Technology at the University of Maryland with a dissertation focused on the Impact of leadership styles on software project outcomes in traditional and agile engineering environments.

Robin Yeman is the CTO of Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation. Her expertise spans over twenty-five years of experience in systems engineering, software development, and IT with the focus on Agile software development across multiple domains.  She has been actively leading Agile programs execution at scale both domestically and internationally for the last eighteen years. Robin is currently is pursuing a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering at Colorado State University with a dissertation focus on best practices for delivering complex safety critical system of systems utilizing Agile and DevSecOps.

Both Robin Yeman and Suzette Johnson have published multiple papers in Industrial DevSecOps through IT Revolution where they outline how to expand DevSecOps outside of software into management, hardware and firmware. In pursuit of continuous improvement within the defense domain they co-lead NDIA ADAPT (Agile Development for Agencies, Programs and Teams) and support INCOSE Agile Systems Engineering and SEI’s Agile Working Group. They have spoken at over 40 conferences both nationally and abroad.

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Chapter Meeting September 14, 2021

Enhancing Municipal Cyber Resiliency through Phishing Risk Monitoring by Ms. Racheal Hill 

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: Municipal government critical public services and private data have been targeted by two-thirds of publicly known, successful phishing attacks costing thousands to millions of dollars with 9.6-day downtimes. From 2017-2020, the estimated reported ransom paid per event in municipalities was $125,697 and the average ransom demand rose from a monthly average of $30,000 to $500,000.  Ransomware, until paid or recovered, can render city’s necessary services and vital information inaccessible or inoperable, including but not limited to public safety, public utilities, and information services.  A phishing risk monitoring tool is required to reduce municipal vulnerability to ransomware attacks, protecting city critical services and private data and avoiding costly downtime, ransoms, and recovery costs. Reducing city vulnerability to phishing emails - one of the most common ransomware infection vectors – helps to defend against attacks that could cost millions and place lives at risk. Due to budget constraints, competing needs and strategic priorities, local municipalities lack the resources and controls needed to stay ahead of adversaries seeking to infiltrate and destroy their networks.  This presentation explores the foundational themes that form the basis of research centered around the development of a Municipal Phishing Defense Tool.

References: 

1. G. R. T. White, R. A. Allen, A. Samuel, A. Abdullah, & R. J. Thomas. (2020). Antecedents of cybersecurity implementation: A study of the cyber-preparedness of U.K. social enterprises. - IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 1-12. doi:10.1109/TEM.2020.2994981

2. Lasky, S. (2019, Jul). The ransomware scourge: That threaten today's city governments. Security Technology Executive, 29, 50-53. Retrieved from http://proxygw.wrlc.org/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.proxygw.wrlc.org/magazines/ransomware-scourge-that-threaten-todays-city/docview/2272729332/se-2?accountid=11243

3. Virginia IT Agency. (2020). Ransomware Study Report (2020 HJ 64). https://www.vita.virginia.gov/media/vitavirginiagov/resources/pdf/Ransomware-Study-Report.pdf

 

Bio: Racheal Hill is an experienced engineering professional, space enthusiast and civic leader. Racheal received her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee University. She earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University – Commerce. She is pursuing a Doctor of Engineering degree in Engineering Management at The George Washington University, School of Engineering and Applied Science. Professionally, Racheal is an Engineering Supervisor with Abbott Laboratories.

Racheal is passionate about educating youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Her passion for STEM outreach and education led her to being selected to serve as a Solar System Ambassador for NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Solar System Ambassadors Program is a public outreach program designed to work with motivated volunteers across the nation to communicate the excitement of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) space exploration missions and information about recent discoveries to people in their local communities. Racheal has partnered with the Lancaster Veteran’s Memorial Library and hosted space themed youth educational outreach programs. She has served on numerous panels that focus on women in STEM and has presented at various conferences for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Additionally, she had led efforts to charter several NSBE Jr. Chapters.

Racheal has a long-standing history of service with The City of Lancaster and presently serves on the City Council as Mayor Pro Tempore, District 5. She has served as the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, a member of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee, a member of the Cedar Valley College Presidential Search Advisory Committee and graduate of the Civic Leadership Academy. Racheal holds the designation of Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) from the Texas Municipal League (TML).

Racheal serves the great Dallas/Fort Worth community-at-large through her memberships in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., The Junior League of Dallas, and The Links, Incorporated.

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Chapter Meeting August 10, 2021

Challenges of Needs and Requirements Definition and Management for Complex Systems by Lou Wheatcraft 

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: Defining and managing needs and requirements across the system lifecycle is increasingly challenging 
when developing today’s complex, software-centric systems - especially for systems that are being 
contracted out to suppliers. These challenges are a result of increases in: 
– Complexity
– The role software has in the system architecture (software-centric systems are the norm)
– Dependencies and number of interactions between parts of the system
– The interactions between a system and the macro system it is a part
– The number of threats across interface boundaries and vulnerabilities to those threats
– Dependencies between project management and systems engineering 
– Dependencies between systems engineering lifecycle process activities and artifacts
– Oversight 
– Competition 
– The pressure (and need) to reduce development time and time to market
– Risks: program/project, development, manufacturing, system integration, verification, validation, and 
operational
– The number of projects that are over budget and experiencing schedule slippage

During this session, Lou Wheatcraft will address these challenges and propose a methodology that will 
enable organizations to move from the outdated 20th century practice of systems engineering to a 
practice of systems engineering better suited to the development of the increasingly complex, softwarecentric systems typical of the 21st century. Lou will also introduce the audience to three new products 
being developed by the Requirements Working Group, that address the concepts 
proposed in this presentation. 

Bio: Lou Wheatcraft is a senior consultant and managing member of Wheatland Consulting, 
LLC. Lou is an internationally recognized expert in systems engineering with a focus on 
needs, requirements definition and management and verification and validation across 
the system lifecycle. 
Lou has over 50 years’ experience in systems engineering, including 22 years in the United States Air Force. 
Lou has taught over 200 requirement seminars over the last 21 years. Lou supports clients from 
government and industries involved in developing and managing systems and products including 
aerospace, defense, medical devices, consumer goods, transportation, and energy. 
Lou has spoken at Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter meetings and INCOSE conferences and 
chapter meetings. Lou has published and presented many papers concerning needs and requirements 
development and management for NASA’s PM Challenge, INCOSE, INCOSE INSIGHT Magazine, and 
Crosstalk Magazine. Lou is a member of INCOSE, former Chair and current Co-Chair of the INCOSE 
Requirements Working Group. 
Lou has a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University; an MA degree in Computer 
Information Systems from the University of Houston – Clear Lake; an MS degree in Environmental 
Management from the University of Houston – Clear Lake; and has completed the course work for an MS 
degree in Studies of the Future from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. 

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Chapter Meeting July 13, 2021

Exposing and Controlling Emergent Behaviors with Monterey Phoenix  by Dr. Kristen Giammarco

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: Monterey Phoenix (MP) is a Navy-developed lightweight formal methods behavior modeling approach and tool designed to generate a set of behavior scenarios that is exhaustive up to a user-defined scope limit.  Students and faculty experimenting with MP have discovered unintended, invalid, and potentially high-consequence behaviors latent within their designs fitting qualitative descriptions of weak and strong emergence.  These unwanted behaviors contradicted stakeholder intent, yet were not prohibited by any requirements. After a condensed introduction to MP, we present an approach to emergent behavior detection, prediction, classification, and control using an architecture model of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), an operator, and an environment.  We conclude with a discussion of implications of this approach for a new skill area of emergent behavior analysis of system and SoS models, and information on how to learn the approach and tool for specific applications of interest. 

Bio: Kristin Giammarco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School, where she teaches courses in systems architecture, system integration and model-based engineering, and conducts research in the use and development  of formal methods for systems architecture modeling.  Dr. Giammarco is a member of INCOSE and serves as the Joint Executive Systems Engineering Management (SEM-PD21) Program Academic Associate.  From NPS, Dr. Giammarco has earned a Ph.D in Software Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering Management, and a Certificate in Advanced Systems Engineering. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.  She conducts research on system and software behavioral modeling and architectural patterns and works on improving techniques for teaching graduate level courses  in distance learning environment. 

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Chapter Meeting June 8, 2021

Using Design Structure Matrices (DSMs) for Modeling System Architectures by Dr. Tyson R. Browning

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: The design structure matrix (DSM) is a powerful tool for visualizing, analyzing, innovating, and improving systems—including product designs, organizational structures, and process flows.  The DSM is a square matrix showing relationships among system elements, which can be product components, software code packages, teams, activities, etc.  By analyzing a DSM, one can prescribe a better (e.g., more modular, less cyclical) system architecture or organization.  The DSM is concise, visually appealing, and used in many organizations across diverse industries.  Users have found the DSM extremely useful for fostering architectural innovation.  This presentation introduces product architecture DSM applications for product developers and systems engineers.  Real-life examples are presented from the aerospace, automotive, and other industries.  DSM models work well in conjunction with MBSE and architecture framework tools. 

·       Bio: Dr. Tyson R. Browning is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, and consultant.  He is a full Professor of Operations Management in the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, where he conducts research on managing complex projects (integrating managerial and engineering perspectives) and teaches MBA courses on project management, operations management, risk management, and process improvement.  A sought-after speaker, he has trained and advised several organizations, including BNSF Railway, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Seagate, Siemens, Southern California Edison, and the U.S. Navy.  He has also served as an expert witness in legal proceedings. 

·       Prior to joining TCU in 2003, he worked for Lockheed Martin, the Lean Aerospace Initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Honeywell Space Systems, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.  He earned a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Abilene Christian University before two Master’s degrees and a Ph.D. from MIT. 

·       His research results appear in journals such as California Management Review, Decision Sciences, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Journal of Mechanical Design, Journal of Operations Management, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, MIT Sloan Management Review, Production & Operations Management, Project Management Journal, and Systems Engineering.  He is also the co-author of a book on the Design Structure Matrix (DSM).  He has given over 200 academic and industry presentations and workshops in 17 countries. 

·       Having previously served as a Department or Associate Editor for three journals, he is currently co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Operations Management.  He is a member of several professional societies:  Academy of Management, Association for Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences Institute, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, International Council on Systems Engineering, Production and Operations Management Society, and Project Management Institute. 

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Chapter Meeting May 11, 2021

Aircraft System Model in SysML Multi-disciplinary Simulation and Analysis for Early Virtual Integration by Dr. Saulius (Saul) Pavalkis  

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: Decreasing time-to-market phases and the increasing complexity of future systems make it difficult for engineers to test the proper performance of the systems, implement changes, and optimize system architecture.  With help of system model in SysML simulation and integration with multidisciplinary engineering tools we can reach high level maturity of MBSE / digital engineering adoption. In this webinar we will present state of the art solution:  
o Cameo Systems Modeler aircraft SysML project simulation.  
o We will connect SysML model with Dassault Systems Process Composer for multidisciplinary simulation orchestration leveraging multiple models and simulations.  
o We will simulate system model in context of aircraft geometry and mission parameters.  
o We will perform requirement verification.  

Bio: Bio: Saulius (Saul) Pavalkis, PhD  
CATIA NO MAGIC - CYBER SYSTEMS Industry Business Senior Consultant and MBSE Transformation Leader   
18 years at Dassault Systems (No Magic) in model-based solutions and R&D currently working as MBSE Transformation Leader. Expert in systems modeling, simulation, MBSE ecosystem, interfaces / integrations, traceability, queries  
INCOSE CSEP, OMG OCSMP, No Magic lifetime modeling and simulation excellence award  
Community author for simulation (youtube.com/c/MBSEExecution) and MBSE success cases (blog.nomagic.com)  
Author of multiple papers on MBSE. In 2020 got NAVAIR $20M budget for V&V paper implementation  
Representative at INCOSE CAB. Supporting MBSE adoption in A&D, T&M and other domains. Major clients: P&W , Boeing, NASA, BAE Systems, Raytheon Technologies, NGC, FORD  
  

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Chapter Meeting April 13, 2021

Digital Engineering (DE): The Next Chapter of MBSE by Paul White

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: What is digital engineering (DE)? How does DE relate to MBSE? In this presentation, we will show how DE is the next chapter of MBSE. We will talk about the Office of the Secretary Defense’s (OSD) Digital Engineering Strategy, released in June 2018. We will discuss the goals of the DES and how you can implement DE in your current and future systems engineering efforts. This presentation is for those who would like an introduction to DE. 

Bio: Paul White is the ICBM GBSD Digital Engineering Branch Lead for BAE Systems at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He has worked previously at Kihomac, Astronautics Corporation of America, L-3 Harris, and Raytheon. He has 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry. 

Paul has been an INCOSE member since 2007 serving in various top leadership roles in the North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth) Chapter, Chicagoland Chapter, and Wasatch (Utah) Chapter.  He is the current president of the Wasatch Chapter.  Paul has been a leader in the annual Great Lakes Regional Conference (GLRC) since 2012 including conference chair for the 6th and 8th conferences.  He served as the conference chair for the first annual Western States Regional Conference (WSRC) in Ogden in 2018; and he serves on the WSRC Steering Committee for 2019 and beyond. He was awarded the INCOSE Outstanding Service Award in 2019. He serves as the Deputy Assistant Director of Technical Events in INCOSE's Technical Operations organization. 

He has a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering and Architecting from the Stevens Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University.  He is a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) through INCOSE 

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Chapter Meeting March 9, 2021

Using Architecture and MBSE to Develop Validated Requirements by Dr. Ronald "Ron" Carson

Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)

 

Abstract: Requirements incompleteness and ambiguity continue to plaque many organizations.  The introduction of MBSE provides an opportunity to relate the structure of the architecture model to the structure of requirements, and synchronize the data between them. 

  • In this presentation we demonstrate how to use model-based systems engineering and the related architecture to develop and validate requirements of all types. We first describe the structure of different types of requirements and map the requirements elements, e.g., function, to elements of the architecture in the MBSE model. We show how these requirements elements map to specific data elements in a particular MBSE tool for all possible types of requirements. Finally, we show how this method enables validation of the requirements from the architecture. 

  • Attendees will gain an understanding of how to integrate their organizational requirements development and MBSE architecture activities by mapping the data elements between them and integrating these into their MBSE tools.   

 

Bio: Dr. Ron Carson is an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Seattle Pacific University, an Affiliate Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Washington, a Fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering and a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional. 
He retired in 2015 as a Technical Fellow in Systems Engineering after 27 years at The Boeing Company. He is the author of numerous articles regarding requirements analysis and systems engineering measurement. He has been issued six US patents in satellite communications, and two patents regarding “Structured Requirements Generation and Assessment”.

INCOSE IW 2021 Presentation

INCOSE NTX Collaboration with Office 365 by Sarena Gazic and Yvonne Bijan

 

Abstract: This is a recording of the presentation we did at the INCOSE IW.

 
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