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Past Presentations from North Texas Chapter Monthly Meetings
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Chapter Meeting April 11, 2023
Part 1:
Talk to Me: Large Language Models are Revolutionizing AI, by Barclay R. Brown, Ph.D., ESEP, INCOSE AI Systems WG Chair
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract:
“Shockingly good” advances in natural language generation (2020 MIT Article) by systems like GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer, 3rd generation) and Google LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) are enabling AI systems to do previously impossible human-like language tasks, including writing journal articles (Scientific American article). GPT-3 is capable of being interviewed (video). Numerous business applications have been developed and imagined (article) including the ability to add domain-specific text to GPT-3’s training. The controversy of Google Lambda’s claimed sentience (interview with Google engineer Lemoine)
Bio:
Barclay R. Brown is Associate Director for AI Research at Collins Aerospace, a division of Raytheon Technologies. Before joining Collins, he was an Engineering Fellow in Raytheon Missiles and Defense, focusing on MBSE, and prior to that he was the Global Solution Executive for the Aerospace and Defense Industry at IBM. Dr. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, master’s degrees in Psychology and Business and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He is author of Engineering Intelligent Systems, published by Wiley, and is a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), certified Systems Engineering Quality Manager, and CIO of INCOSE.
Part 2:
An Overview of Systems Engineering Challenges for AI-Enabled Systems, by Dr. Ai Raz
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract:
Future operational concepts of systems and system-of-systems in both civil and defense domains increasingly demand integration and interoperability of multiple intelligent systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as machine learning and deep learning. AI technologies will become an integral element of the complex systems that needs to be coupled with systems engineering practices starting from system concept definition and extending throughout the system life cycle. Although systems engineering has been at the forefront of system development in the past, the unique challenges of machine learning and deep learning require evolution of systems engineering methodologies for future AI-enabled systems. The talk will first introduce AI from a Systems Engineering perspective and then discuss the need for systems engineering for acquisition and operationalization of AI.
Bio:
Dr. Ali Raz is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University Systems Engineering and Operations Research department and an Assistant Director of Intelligent Systems and Integration at the C4I and Cyber Center. Dr. Raz research and teaching interests are in understanding collaborative autonomy and developing systems engineering methodologies for integrating autonomous systems. He holds a BSc. and MSc. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University. He is a co-chair of International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) AI Working Group and a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP). He is also a senior member of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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Chapter Meeting March 14, 2023
ISO/IEC 29110 - Steps Towards Mature Systems Engineering Practices For Small Businesses and Enterprise VSEs, by Craig Leger
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract:
Small businesses are the dominant form of business, representing between 95% and 99% of all businesses worldwide.
Many small businesses understand the importance of ISO certification, but often encounter problems in adopting the international standards necessary for certification. Small businesses (and even some teams within larger organizations) are asking for assistance in adopting international standards like ISO 15288.
The ISO/IEC 29110 Series aims to provide that assistance by providing guidance on the incremental adoption and implementation of ISO/IEC standards, including ISO 15288, ISO 15289, ISO 12207, and ISO 9001.
The INCOSE Small Business Systems Engineering Working Group (SBSE WG) is working with ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 subcommittee on Software and Systems Engineering to publish the next version of ISO/IEC 29110.
The SBSE WG is also developing INCOSE publications that are to be used with ISO/IEC 29110, including guidelines that are tailored for organizations at different levels of SE maturity, and deployment packages. Deployment packages include a description of roles, processes, tasks, and artefacts, with examples, templates, and checklists designed to help a team implement a particular set of SE practices, like Project Management or Configuration Management.
Bio:
Craig Leger is Co-Chair of the Small Business Systems Engineering Working Group (SBSE WG), and an active contributor in several INCOSE Working Groups. He has a special interest in business process management and the paths that organizations take to become more mature in systems engineering practice. He is the Dallas Chapter President of the International Institute of Business Analysis, and also a member of the Association of Business Process Management Professionals International.
Craig has over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in requirements analysis, interface management, and business process improvement. Initially working in the development of wireless networks (Bell-Northern Research, Nortel Networks, and Ericsson), Craig transitioned into systems engineering at Nokia as requirements engineer for the Honolulu Metro Rail project.
Craig is an alumnus of the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Foundry program that matches inventors, entrepreneurs, research labs, and subject matter experts to evaluate the commercialization potential of cutting-edge Department of Defense (DoD) technologies.
Craig has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Louisiana, and taught Computer Science at Louisiana Tech University and the University of Louisiana.
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Chapter Meeting Feb 21, 2023
Requirements Modeling and Automated Testcase Generation, by Dalton L'Heureux
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: The Requirements Table block allows you to find errors in your system earlier by analyzing requirements for 'completeness' and 'consistency' before you even begin your design!... This is the story you are told every time someone talks about the Requirements Table block, but there's a more valuable picture to be painted. By making use of Simulink Design Verifier, Simulink Test and Simulink Coverage, we can generate testcases from our modeled requirements, and verify our design is meeting those requirements without needing to manually write thousands of testcases. And best of all, since we've independently modeled our requirements and our design, our generated testcases have the potential to yield complete requirement, model, and code coverage valid under safety critical verification standards.
Bio: Dalton obtained a BSE in Aerospace Engineering and a MSE in Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Dalton worked as a Systems Engineer at Collins Aerospace, developing flight software for the Boeing 777X and Bombardier C-Series Aircraft. At Collins, his main responsibilities were in specification modeling and test case development and generation. In April 2020, Dalton joined the MathWorks as an Application Engineer with a focus in helping aerospace customers best utilize the MathWorks' Systems Engineering, Verification & Validation, and Code Generation tools for DO-178C certification and other high integrity/safety-critical applications.
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Chapter Meeting Jan 13, 2023
Takeaways from PMI Global Summit December 2022 – Program Management and Systems Engineering, by Dr. Tina P. Srivastava
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract:
Dr. Tina P. Srivastava and Mark Kaufman presented at PMI Global Summit in December 2022 to an audience of over 90 attendees. This talk will share key takeaways from the event, as we as highlight the key points covered during the session.
When there is tension and confusion over the roles of project managers vs. systems engineers, programs suffer from deadline overruns and failures. The target audience includes professionals from both systems engineering and project management spheres, including those new to either discipline. Program managers must understand key systems engineering fundamentals, and vice versa, in order to critically evaluate and, when necessary, credibly challenge management on potentially unrealistic expectations related to project cost, schedule, scope and risk.
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify opportunities to achieve improved program outcomes and reduced overruns in complex environments.
2. Critically evaluate and, when necessary, credibly challenge management on potentially unrealistic expectations related to project cost, schedule, scope and risk.
Bio: Dr. Tina P. Srivastava served on the board of directors of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and received the Inaugural David Wright Leadership Award 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 the book Innovating in a Secret World. Dr. Srivastava cochairs the Program Management (PM) — Systems Engineering (SE) Integration Working Group, which received the Working Group Award at INCOSE in 2022. Dr. Srivastava is one of the authors and editors of the book Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering, a joint product of PMI, INCOSE, and MIT. As an innovator, entrepreneur and technology expert, Dr. Srivastava’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 Ph.D. in strategy, innovation, and engineering, a master’s in system design and management, and a bachelors in aeronautics and astronautics, all from MIT.
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Chapter Meeting Dec 13, 2022
INCOSE RWG 2022 year in review by Mr. Lou Wheatcraft
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: The INCOSE Requirements Working Group is one of the largest and most active of the INCOSE WGs. This presentation will cover the activities we have been involved during 2022 and our accomplishments. Our major accomplishments involved monthly RWG Exchange Cafes’ on various topics, release of our major products, and collaboration with other working groups. This presentation will give an overview of these accomplishments for 2022 and outline our plans for FY2023.
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 22 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 is very active in the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and is a past chair and current co-chair of the Requirements Working Group (RWG). Lou is a principal author of several RWG manuals and guides. 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 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 Nov 8, 2022
“(Don’t) Tell Me What To Do: A Half-Baked Discussion on Process Standardization in the Age of Digital Transformation” by Mr. Kennie Garlington
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: It is difficult to imagine any large project or organization that can be successful without standards related to how they conduct their business or mission. However, there may a number of questions that complicate how we should approach this standardization effort, including:
- What should be standardized?
- What might we gain or lose from standardization?
- Do we ever need to revisit standardization decisions? If so, when and how?
This briefing likely won’t answer these questions, but it might help grow a conversation 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 38 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 Oct 11, 2022
Patterns and Reporting Models in CATIA Magic (Cameo) Mr. Daniel Brookshier
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: One of the most complex parts of MBSE is creating reports. Transforming model data to a Word document is complex and challenging. We will discuss several patterns to simplify report templates in the CATIA Magic tools to report SysML, UAF, and other models
Bio: has 40 years of experience in software, modeling, and engineering. He is currently serving on the Architecture Board of the OMG and as a senior solutions Architect at Dassault Systèmes and former Distinguished Engineering Fellow at No Magic
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Chapter Meeting Sep 13, 2022
Case Study: The McAllister Freeway in San Antonio Mr. Paul White
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: Our world is increasing in complexity. How has that complexity affected your programs and projects? In INCOSE’s Vision 2035, we read that we, as systems engineers, must “architect balanced solutions that satisfy diverse stakeholder needs for capability, dependability, sustainability, social acceptability, and ease of use.” In addition, we must “adapt to evolving technology and requirements” and must “manage complexity and risk” in order to have successful programs and projects.
This presentation is about the McAllister Freeway (U.S. 281) Project in San Antonio. This project kicked off in 1955 and finished in 2010. Several stakeholders affected this project including:
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City planners
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San Antonio International Airport
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Historical societies
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Environmental groups
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Federal, state, and local governments
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Local businesses
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Landowners
These stakeholders made the project an unusually complex freeway project in Texas for its time. Yet, the Texas Department of Transportation was able to complete successfully the McAllister Freeway Project and provide one of the most attractive freeways in the nation.
In this presentation, we will show how the issues encountered with the McAllister Freeway project are typical of present programs and projects (such as today’s road projects). We will use the McAllister Freeway project as a case study of how complexity can affect your programs and projects.
Bio: Paul White has 23 years of experience in the aerospace industry. He has leadership and technical experience on many aerospace platforms, including
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Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) MinuteMan-III & Sentinel (GBSD)
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A-10C
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OC-135
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Airbus A400M
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Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)
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Big Safari: Rivet Joint, Combat Sent, and Cobra Ball
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Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)
He works as the Sentinel Digital Engineering (DE) Branch Lead for BAE Systems at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He has worked as a systems engineer since 2007.
Paul has been a member of INCOSE since 2007. He currently serves as past president of the Wasatch (Utah) Chapter and as chair of the WSRC Steering Committee. He has been involved in GLRC and WSRC since 2012 and 2018, respectively. He has served in officer roles in the North Texas and Chicagoland chapters. Along with INCOSE, he served as the chair of the Utah Engineers Council (UEC) from 2020-2021.
He has an extensive educational background. He has a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering and Architecting from the Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, New Jersey), a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Texas A&M University--Commerce, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Texas A&M University--College Station.
He possesses several certifications. He is a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) through INCOSE. He holds certifications from the Object Management Group (OMG) Systems Modeling Professional program, namely the Model Builder - Fundamental (Level 2) and Model User (Level 1) designations.
He and his wife, TayLee, are actively involved in their church and community. They are proud parents of three daughters.
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Chapter Meeting Aug 9, 2022
Model Based Systems Engineering in Space-Based applications by Mr. Andrew Grabowski
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: Satellite design is inherently a very complex process. Model Based Systems Engineering, along with Model Based Design helps manage the complexity and brings quantitative rigor to the field of Systems Engineering. Since its inception, Model-Based Systems Engineering, utilizing MathWorks’ tools, has played an important role in supporting requirements engineering, system architecting, and system integration.
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Create and manage system requirements
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Develop architectural diagrams that can be linked to requirements
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Use Simulation to Verify Linked requirements with Requirements-based Tests
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Perform System of System analyses and visualizations
Bio: Andrew Grabowski graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and a concentration in Computer Science, where he researched the utilization of nano-materials for drag reduction in aquatic environments.
As an Application Engineer, Andrew mainly assists Aerospace customers utilize MathWorks' Systems Engineering, Verification & Validation, and Code Generation tools for ARP-4754A and DO-178C flight certification.
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Chapter Meeting July 12, 2022
Industrial DevOps Principles for Cyber-Physical Solutions by Dr. Suzette Johnson and Ms. Robin Yeman
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: Agile and DevOps practices continue to challenge the status quo and improve mission and business outcomes. Over the years we have seen how these practices have worked well in software and now we are learning how to scale these principles and practices across large, complex communications and cyber-physical systems composed of hardware, firmware, and software. We refer to this new way of thinking and set of principles as Industrial DevOps. Industrial DevOps offers the ability to adapt to changing needs, reduce cycle time for delivery, increase value for money, and leverage innovations. For large cyber-physical solutions, software is only one part of the value stream and if we apply these principles to only one part of the value stream, the rest of the value stream quickly becomes the bottleneck impacting our ability to demonstrate and deliver frequently. When adopting Industrial DevOps principles to developing cyber-physical solutions it is important to understand flow and how we design and build in order to iterate for faster feedback and results. Using an autonomous vehicle scenario, we will discuss the importance of Industrial DevOps principles, systems thinking and value stream identification for improving dynamic learning.
Bio:
Dr. Suzette Johnson works for Northrop Grumman Corporation near Baltimore, Maryland. As an NG Fellow for Lean-Agile, she works for Space Systems fostering operational excellence to achieve business outcomes. Her experience with Lean-Agile began over twenty years ago with experience across IT systems and software and systems engineering for cyber-physical systems. She has led the adoption of Lean-Agile across the organization and supported over 100 internal projects and government programs. She is the co-author of several papers defining Industrial DevOps and holds certifications including Certified Enterprise Coach, Scaled Agile Program Consultant Trainer, CSM, PMP, and PMI-ACP. She received a Doctorate of Management and Technology at the University of Maryland with a dissertation focused on investigating the Impact of leadership styles on software project outcomes in traditional and agile environments..
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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.
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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.
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.
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Chapter Meeting April 12, 2022
Tilting at Windmills: Drivers, Risk, Opportunity, Resilience and the 2021 Texas Electricity
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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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Chapter Meeting November 10
A Perspective on Understanding Requirements Development by Mr. Ricarte A. Bernal (Rick), Director Systems Engineering, ADD, Irving, TX
Location: Virtual (see chapter newsletter for connection information)
Abstract: “Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and
means to enable the realization of successful systems” as defined in the
INCOSE Systems Engineering handbook. Specifically, requirements
development is the fundamental activity in defining a successful system
of interest. It is critical enterprise wide information that directly affect
the cost, schedule, and quality of all products produced and delivered
to customers. As critical as this function is, there are differences in
practice from industry to industry. This presentation provides a
perspective of the differences and challenges with requirements
development faced by the Aerospace/Defense and In-Vitro Diagnostics
Device industries.
Bio: Sr. Manager, Network & Tactical Systems, Boeing
Defense, Space & Security; Sr. Systems Technical Lead
Engineer, Phantom Works Resilient Technologies,
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
• Successfully led and managed multiple engineering
teams to develop product lines across multiple
geographic locations and technical baselines.
• Simultaneously led and proposed multiple new
engineering development programs each ranging
from $5M to $150M concurrently.
• Recognized in requirements development starting
with CONOPS, developing the architecture, and
effectively developing the requirements
specifications, the lower level design, and the SW and
HW through integration using Agile SE.
• Strong reputation for unquestioned integrity, work
ethic, engineering skills, and leadership; working with
all teams effectively, maintaining honest and open
relationships to determine the best quality solutions
and products.
• BS, U.S. Naval Academy (Go Navy!)
• MS SAE, University of Southern California (Fight On!)
• Retired Navy Commander, U.S. Naval Reserve –
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal.
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Chapter Meeting October 13
Future Directions for MBSE and SysML by Chris Schreiber
Bio: Chris Schreiber is a Systems Engineering Senior Manager for Lockheed Martin Space with responsibility for the Systems Engineering Modernization department, focused on supporting Space Systems programs with Model-Based Systems Engineering, Agile Systems Engineering, and Augmented Reality capabilities. For 10+ years Chris has been focused on developing and deploying MBSE practices, training and infrastructure at Space Systems. He has led a number of Model-Based Engineering and Systems Engineering pilots, IRADs and implementations, including Systems Engineering efforts for Lockheed Martin’s Digital Transformation Initiative. Chris has 20+ years of experience in a variety of industries ranging from Management Consulting to Manufacturing to Aerospace. Chris is active in a number of industry associations as a member of INCOSE and OMG, co-chairing the Model & Simulation Committee for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Systems Engineering Division, the joint OSD/INCOSE/NDIA Digital Engineering Information Exchange Working Group (DEIXWG), and works on development efforts for SysML 2.0. He also serves as a Corporate Advisory Board member for Englewood Public Schools’ STEM initiative.
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Chapter Meeting September 8
Title: Engineering Large Organizations for Agility by Ken Garlington
Abstract: The following note was included in the minutes* of the August INCOSE Agile Systems & Systems Engineering Working Group mid-year workshop:
Scaled-agile frameworks, such as SAFe and others, are process solutions for an architectural problem.
Problem: Overhead growth as team numbers grow; communication and coordination complexity.
Need: Scale free multi-teaming in multi-discipline projects.
Why is this needed? What do popular scaled agile frameworks like SAFe and Scrum and Scale say about this problem? We’ll talk about these questions (and maybe more).
* WG minutes are available at https://connect.incose.org/WorkingGroups/ASASE/Pages/Home.aspx
Bio: Ken Garlington has helped build defense aerospace systems as a software engineer and systems engineer at Lockheed Martin for over 36 years. His interests include the application of Lean-Agile principles to systems engineering, safety-critical systems development, and raising two teenagers with his wife, Jacqueline. He is an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional and a Scaled Agile Program Consultant. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University and master’s degrees in software engineering and systems engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Chapter Meeting August 11
SAFe with MBSE for System Engineers by Peter Luckey
Abstract: It is only within the last five years that the Scaled Agile Framework has accommodated Systems Engineering. A focus of the accommodation is on incorporating Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) into the Framework.
Here we introduce a particular way to use MBSE in the context of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). We want to iteratively build a model of the system in order to compose the Requirements Specification and identify the Features to be built in successive Program Increments (PIs). That is, it in a nutshell. The model is built in a set of workshops prior to and during each PI.
Workshops are face-to-face meetings, for primarily the Architects and Systems Engineers, that create a shared understanding across customers, users, domain experts, product owners and teams. Along with the System Engineers, these other groups will have representation in the workshops. They record system structure, behavior, and information decisions in SysML using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach. The workshops align everyone on a common approach to building a solution while discovering and driving work in the agile backlog.
Bio: Peter Luckey, a Senior Solutions Consultant at 321 Gang, is a Certified Scrum Master and a Certified SAFe Program Consultant (4.5). He received his master's degree in computer science from Purdue University. Peter began his professional career in IBM's Federal Systems Division as a programmer and then became the manager of IBM's Rational Software Development Environment. Concurrently, Peter worked as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the State University of New York Binghamton teaching software engineering and publishing a number of papers on the subject. Since joining Rational, Peter has been involved in selling and supporting Rational, now IBM, tools and the processes supported by these tools. These processes include topics such as Agile, MBSE, and SAFe. Recently, Peter has also become Certified relative to Polarion/ALM.
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Chapter Meeting July 14
Innovate or Die: The Imperative for Change - Tech Presentation by Jon Clauss
Abstract: The need for change and innovation are often talked about like they are ‘a good idea’, or somehow optional. History shows that companies that fail to innovate or evolve with the changing times will soon cease to exist or exist in the same form. This presentation will explore the history of Lockheed Martin and other cases, to show this and serve as a ‘call to action’ to transform how we do business and drive us to innovate.
Bio: Jon Clauss is a Purdue Graduate (‘85 A&AE), Lockheed Martin Fellow and has been at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics – Fort Worth and legacy companies for 30+ years. He started his career in the Flight Controls area and has worked the integration of system including the F-111, F-16, X-35 and F-35. He was won 3 AeroStar awards (2 team, 1 individual). His current work focus is architecture, systems engineering and integration of the F-35 with off-board systems and the F-35 Enterprise. He has presented papers/presentations on topics as diverse as; the value of Hardware in The Loop Simulation, F-35 Model Based System Engineering Lessons Learned, and System Architecture Lessons Learned from On-Line Gaming, and Millers’ Law. He is a Senior Member of AIAA, a member of the International Council of System Engineering (INCOSE) and a member of the Association of Airworthiness Professionals (AAP).
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Chapter Meeting June 9
Early System V&V Using SysML Simulation by Saulius (Saul) Pavalkis, Phd
Abstract: Webinar demonstrates recent trends in system model execution with SysML to perform early validation and latter architecture and design verification. We will demonstrate system simulation, automated requirements verification, test cases specification and automated execution. We will use Cameo Simulation Toolkit which is integrating pluggable evaluation engines and standards to enable out of the box system model execution and analysis.
NASA perspective on recent trends in executable models:
“This is an important development since it requires minimal configuration, can be used earlier in the lifecycle and can evolve as the design matures.”
Full hands-on one day tutorial on system simulation will be provided at MBSE Cyber Experience Symposium at Allen Texas. Reserve your spot at https://mbsecyberexperience2020.com/.
Bio: Saulius (Saul) Pavalkis, Phd - Chief MBSE Solutions Architect at 3DS CATIA | No Magic Cyber Systems Center of Excellence
17 years of experience working on modeling solutions. Working as a chief MBSE solutions architect, consultant, and trainer. Former analyst and PLM products integration manager in R&D department core MagicDraw team with 10 years of experience. Major expertise areas are MBSE, system simulation, SysML. Successfully helping major companies to adopt MBSE.
Major practical expertise areas are MBSE, system simulation, requirements, data interchange, SysML, UML, traceability, modeling solutions, change and configuration management. Helping major companies adopting MBSE: Ford, Boeing, NASA, NGC, Draper, Raytheon, UTAS, BAH, MITRE, L3Harris. Multiple research and practical articles in model-based architecture and analysis at INCOSE, NDIA, etc. Founder of "MBSE Execution" Youtube channel on model simulation and chief editor of a modeling community blog (blog.nomagic.com) dedicated to sharing practical model-based engineering experience. Representative at INCOSE CAB. In 2018 received lifetime achievement in MBSE and Modeling award from No Magic, Inc. “Cameo Award for Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Excellence.”
BS Electronics and telecommunication (Kaunas University of Technology)
MS Telecommunication engineering (Kaunas University of Technology)
PhD Computer Science (Kaunas University of Technology)
OCSMP - OMG-Certified SysML Modeling Professional
OCUP - OMG-Certified UML Professional
ASEP - Associated SE profesional (CSEP is pending).
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Chapter Meeting May 12
The Digital Thread, Advanced Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 by Dr. Don Kinard
Abstract: Over the past decade or so the digital thread has provided great opportunities to improve engineering and manufacturing products and has allowed unprecedented levels of automation in the aerospace industry. More recently the maturation of the digital thread has provided opportunities to integrate our large IT systems to initiate the start of Industry 4.0, the next industrial revolution, the revolution of data.
Bio: Dr. Don Kinard is a Senior Fellow for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Production Operations and has been with LM for 35 years. Currently Don supports Digital Transformation at Aeronautics as well as programs such as F-35. Prior to his current assignment he was lead for the F-35 Fighter Production System (rate transition) development for F-35 and earlier the Director of F-35 Production Engineering responsible for Joint Strike Fighter Tooling, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, and Aircraft Systems Testing. Before joining F-35 in 2004 Dr. Kinard held various positions in both Engineering and Manufacturing during his 18 years on the F-22.
Don is also the lead for the LM Corporate Fellow’s Manufacturing Team whose objective is to develop and share engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment technologies throughout all of the LM business units. His technical interests include materials and structures, digital thread integration, Industry 4.0, manufacturing technology, manufacturing system design, and production management. In 2018 Dr. Kinard was named as one of the Smart Industries 50 leaders in digital transformation honoring individuals across industry who are making a difference in their organizations’ pursuit and embrace of digital transformation.
Dr. Kinard earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX and a PhD (Physical Chemistry- Polymers/Composites focused) from Texas A&M University.
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Chapter Meeting April 14
Systems Engineering Transformation Surrogate Pilot Experiments: Doing Everything in Models to Demonstrate the Art-of-the-Possible by Dr. Mark Blackburn
Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of the NAVAIR Systems Engineering Transformation (SET) Surrogate Pilot Experiments and discusses how these experiments provide implementation examples that align with the goals of the DoD Digital Engineering Strategy. It provides an overview to set the context of the SET Framework concept and Functional Areas. The experiments are demonstrating the “Art-of-the-Possible” by doing “Everything in Models,” to show we can, while operating in a collaborative environment using an
Authoritative Source of Truth (AST).
The briefing describes the approach, digital engineering environments, operational scenarios, and results, such as: 1) methods for linking Mission, System, and Contractor models to demonstrate the concept of an AST, 2) an approach to transform the use of Contract Data Requirement List (CDRLs) using Digital Signoffs directly in the models; the Digital Signoffs link to needed evidence, and 3) explaining the use of Views and Viewpoints for DocGen to generate interactive web-based views of the mission and system models that are relevant to different stakeholders.
The briefing will also show the models that are on line and provide information on the All Partners Network (APAN.org) where additional details about approach, models, presentations and results can be accessed.
Bio: Mark R. Blackburn, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Scientist with Stevens Institute of Technology and principal at KnowledgeBytes. Dr. Blackburn’s is the Principal Investigator (PI) on several System Engineering Research Center (SERC) research tasks for both US Navy NAVAIR and US Army ARDEC on Systems Engineering Transformation through Model-Centric Engineering. He has also been PI on a FAA NextGen and National Institute of Standards and Technology projects and has received research funding from the National Science Foundation. He develops and teaches a course on Systems Engineering for Cyber Physical Systems. He is a member of the SERC Research Council, OpenMBEE Leadership Team and core member of the Semantic Technologies for Systems Engineering initiative.
Prior to joining Stevens, Dr. Blackburn worked in industry for more than 25 years. He has been the Principal Investigator to the National Institute of Standards and Technology on projects dating back to 2000 involving model-based tools and methods for verification and validation of security-related products and applications. Dr. Blackburn holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University, a M.S. in Mathematics (emphasis in C.S.) from Florida Atlantic University, and a B.S. in Mathematics (C.S. option) from Arizona State University.
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Chapter Meeting March 10
Regional Conferences at North Texas by Paul White, CSEP, OCSMP
Abstract: Would your chapter like to host a regional conference?
A regional conference will provide many benefits for your chapter and region. In this presentation, we will present the fundamental principles for hosting a successful regional conference such as:
• How do you effectively lead a conference planning committee?
• What logistical issues must you consider?
• How do you create a captivating technical program?
• What can you do to promote your conference?
• How can you manage your budget and increase the likelihood of making a profit?
• Where do you find sponsors for your conference?
We will discuss lessons learned from the Great Lakes Regional Conference (GLRC) and the Western States Regional Conference (WSRC). You will develop greater confidence in your chapter’s ability to support and host a regional conference.
Bio: Paul White is a Senior Systems Engineer at Kihomac in Layton. He works with BAE as an Assistant Project Technical Manager on the ICBM Minuteman III and GBSD platforms. He has nineteen 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 chairs the WSRC Steering Committee since 2019. 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 and has an Object Management Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP): Model Builder – Fundamental certification.
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Chapter Meeting February 11
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Overview by Mike Dietz
Abstract: Mike will be giving an overview of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), focusing primarily on activities in North Texas and Austin. NDIA drives strategic dialogue in national security by identifying key issues and leveraging the knowledge and experience of its military, government, industry, and academic members to address them.
NDIA, comprised of its Affiliates, Chapters, Divisions, and 1,700 corporate and 70,000 individual members, is a non-partisan, non-profit, educational association that has been designated by the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization - not a lobby firm - and was founded to educate its constituencies on all aspects of national security.
Bio: Mike is the President of the local chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) known as “NDIA Lone Star” where he has built and led a chapter of around 2000 members to accomplish major events and activities in North Texas. Under Mike, the chapter has received Model Chapter 5 years in a row and Chapter of Excellence.
In industry, Mike has over 20 years in technology and leadership in the defense industry, including Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. He’s worked on products for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines as well as Special Operations Command. He has worked in all phases of the product lifecycle from early development through production and sustainment. He’s worked on a wide array of military subsystems, obtaining exposure to numerous technical specialties on every level of integration from the chip level all the way up to force-on-force mission modeling of systems effectiveness.
Mike is the 2010 past president of INCOSE North Texas Chapter (incose.org), where he led the team to receive the Gold Circle Award. Mike has two Masters’, one in Information Engineering and Management and the other in Systems Engineering. Both degrees are from SMU where he has also served on SMU’s System Engineering Development Team. His undergraduate degrees include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, and a B.S. in Math and Physics from Northern Kentucky University.
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Chapter Meeting - December 10
Hardware-Inclusive DevOps: Applying DevOps Principles and Practices to Cyber-Physical System Engineering
Presenter: Marguerite Bryan
Abstract: DevOps has become the rallying cry of organizations looking to improve time-to-market, quality and other strategic business outcomes. However, much like the Agile Manifesto itself, DevOps surfaced and was developed with a strong software-centric focus. Our more recent frontier is the scaling of DevOps practices to the engineering of large, complex cyber-physical systems composed of hardware, firmware, and software.
In this Hardware-Inclusive DevOps presentation, we will examine the core tenets of DevOps and how they can be applied in organizations building cyber-physical systems. While many of the DevOps principles and practices can be leveraged and applied with minimal adaptation for hardware-inclusive solutions, there are emerging technologies which complement core DevOps practices to specifically address the challenges of applying these principles in the development of cyber-physical systems. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how DevOps practices can be extended to hardware-inclusive systems, and with an action plan for applying these learnings in their organization.
Bio: Marguerite has been mixing things up in the tech industry for over 20 years, starting as a Computer Scientist then building her mastery and expert-level credentials leading organizations through successful DevOps and Agile transformation. Marguerite compliments her technical savvy, business acumen and laser-sharp customer focus with expert leverage of Agile, Lean, Systems Design, and MBSE practices, reaching across and beyond individual disciplines to ignite cultures of innovation and relentless improvement.
Marguerite’s experience in traditional governance, PMO and engineering functions provides important insight for her work in waterfall, hybrid and transitional environments, where she tailors Agile and DevOps transformation roadmaps to the organization’s culture, readiness and goals. She is a regular contributor to DevOpsDays conferences, and her accomplishments have earned her advanced professional certifications and distinction from Scrum Alliance, ICAgile and Scaled Agile, where she engages regularly as a contributor.
321 Gang, Inc.
For over 15 years 321 Gang has built its expertise in the domain of systems and software engineering across the most highly complex and regulated industries in the world, including:
- Aerospace & Defence
- Automotive
- Medical Device
- Electronics
- Communications systems (satellites, etc.)
- Energy
- Government
We’ve taken this deep expertise and combined it with Lean Product/Systems Engineering- leveraging the tenets of Scrum and the discipline of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to provide exceptional outcomes for our cyber-physical systems engineering clients.
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Chapter Meeting - November 12
Getting Lean with Cupcakes:
Presenter: Ken Garlington
Abstract: Can decorating cupcakes give us insights into better ways to plan and execute development work? In this video, we look at an approach to work that can deliver results faster, reduce rework, and streamline the development infrastructure.
Ken created, directed, and produced a video for his presentation. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/M1bOooWtv2Q
If you’d like to try batch experiments, here’s a demonstration of the coin game: https://vimeo.com/274675964
Bio: Ken Garlington has helped build defense aerospace systems as a software engineer and systems engineer at Lockheed Martin for over 35 years. His interests include the application of Lean-Agile principles to systems engineering, safety-critical systems development, and raising two teenagers with his wife, Jacqueline. He is an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional and a Scaled Agile Program Consultant. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M and master’s degrees in software engineering & systems engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Success is Assured
Penny Cloft, Michael Kennedy, and Brian Kennedy
Success is Assured by Penny Cloft, Michael Kennedy, and Brian Kennedy provides an approach to solving problems many companies face to help them satisfy their customers.
A key point made throughout the book is that Equally Informed people seldom disagree.
Often when there is a problem, more people are added to the project. Cadence, Pull, and Flow can help improve processes. Try playing the bead game to get people on board with the need to change and to consider an option besides adding more people.
Many bugs are introduced by key decisions made early in the process and decisions making should be delayed until the knowledge has been attained. Breaking the process up into important decision points helped align groups across organizations so people had the data at the same time. Data needed to make the decision needs to be visible to everyone. The book has a number of case studies demonstrating how making decisions without the data had negative impacts on the program. The authors include techniques to solve problems like using causal mapping to define the problem that needs to be solved along with the customer interests that need to be met and determine the information needed to solve the problem.
An alternative to guessing which parameter will impact the solution and running a couple of solutions, is using Set Based Concurrent Engineering to vary all the parameters that affect the solution and compare the results to the customer requirements. Tradeoffs isn’t about the relative priority of requirements/criteria, its about the shapes of the tradeoff curves. E.g. how much of x do I give up to get more y? Traditional prioritization of requirements doesn’t take this into account. Don’t ask your customers if weight is more important than costs because they will say both are important. Ask them if they prefer x weight for y cost instead of c weight for d cost.
Thinking of issues as risks as leads people to treat them statistically instead of focusing on them as a knowledge gap. Identify the knowledge gap at the root cause of the risk and work on closing that gap to close the risk permanently. You don’t need to know everything if you can figure out the worst case and plan for it.
The book walks through taking a bad problem statement to a good one and goes through finding the root cause and evaluating alternative solutions. I found The Problem K-Brief on page 128 is an excellent tool to help define and solve a problem.
There are numerous case studies to help make the authors’ points in a clear and understandable way. For example, there is one about how Toyota doesn’t nail down requirements early but sets rough targets and allows the specifications to emerge with the learning. A key point to learn is that when hard requirements are necessary and people don’t know what values are feasible, then closing the knowledge gap should be a high priority.
The second half of the book starts with making the transition. If you are in one of the companies who spend 65%-75% of their engineering capacity on problem-solving or companies having trouble starting new projects because your people are all still fighting fires on the old projects, consider focusing the transition on first improving problem solving can be effective for establishing a successful engineering environment.
There are many obstacles to the transition like artificial schedule pressures, negotiated schedule and budget pressures, micro management, lack of chart numbers for learning, wishful thinking, specification based practices, pressure to commit early, successful gambler syndrome, not invented here syndrome, lack of organizational focus, and lack of trusted metrics and cost avoidance not being considered cost savings. The authors address ways of coping with each of these. They then follow a company on a day to day basis providing a clear example for others to follow.
Everyone should consider Set-Based concurrent engineering practices to determine if it is applicable to helping them solve the problems many of us are facing.
See the video trailer at SuccessIsAssured.com.
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Chapter Meeting - October 8
Welcome to SysML, the Language for MBSE!
Presenter: Paul White
Abstract: Would you like to learn about the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)? Each year, more systems
engineers are advancing their careers by learning about SysML, Model-based Systems Engineering
(MBSE), and modeling tools. In this presentation, we will provide an introduction to SysML, present
some modeling tools and techniques, and discuss how you can use SysML to benefit your company and
advance your career.
We will begin by introducing SysML. SysML—as a general-purpose modeling language—supports the
specification, analysis, design, verification, and validation of a broad range of systems. SysML provides
the ability to model requirements, system behavior, and physical architecture. SysML conveys
information clearly and concisely as diagrams, tables, and matrices. Moreover, SysML is a comparatively
small language that is easy to learn and apply.
After introducing SysML, we will present some modeling tools and techniques. More systems
engineering projects are using SysML as part of their MBSE implementations. We will discuss how
projects are successfully implementing SysML and MBSE and learning lessons along the way. These
principles will apply to legacy systems and newer platforms alike.
Following the tools and techniques, we will suggest some references, training resources, and
certifications that can enhance and demonstrate your mastery of SysML. In particular, we will discuss
the Object Management Group (OMG) and its SysML certifications.
Those who attend will gain a familiarity with SysML and an appreciation for the benefits of SysML and
MBSE.
Bio: Paul is a Senior Systems Engineer at KIHOMAC in Layton. He works with BAE as an Assistant Project
Technical Manager on the ICBM Minuteman III platform. Previously, he worked on the Airbus A400M
and Boeing EDCU programs for Astronautics Corporation of America in Milwaukee; on both the Big
Safari and IBS programs for L-3 Harris in Greenville, Texas; and in factory automation for Hyundai in
Eugene, Oregon.
He has nineteen 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 the conference chair for the first annual
Western States Regional Conference (WSRC) in Ogden and is the chair of the WSRC Steering Committee.
He recently was awarded the Outstanding Service Award at the 29th Annual INCOSE International
Symposium. The Wasatch chapter was awarded the Most Improved Chapter and Gold Circle awards.
In August 2019, he attended the 68th United Nations (UN) Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City. He
helped with presenting an INCOSE workshop, represented INCOSE at its booth, and coordinated an
INCOSE social. This was the first time that INCOSE and systems engineering had been presented before
the UN—a worldwide audience.
He serves as Vice Chair of the Utah Engineers Council (UEC), an umbrella organization for fifteen local
chapters and societies within the many engineering disciplines. He has been awarded the INCOSE
Engineer of the Year award in 2019 and 2018 by the Utah Engineers Council (UEC).
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. In 2019, he obtained an Object Management
Group (OMG)-Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder—Fundamental
certification.
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Chapter Meeting - September 10
Exposing and Controlling Emergent Behaviors in a System of Systems (SoS) Model
Presenter: Dr. Kristin Giammarco
Abstract: This presentation shows how to segment and extend a SysML activity model for emergent behavior analysis using Monterey Phoenix (MP). MP generates sets of behavior scenarios that are exhaustive up to a user-defined scope (number of iterations). After summarizing relevant definitions, we present, discuss and analyze examples of emergent behaviors found in the extended model, some of which contradict stakeholder intent and inspire consideration of SoS-wide consequences if they were to occur in reality. We also show how emergent behaviors may be classified as weak, strong, positive or negative. We conclude with some key takeaways and lessons learned for repeating these types of discoveries in other SoS models.
Bio: Dr. Kristin Giammarco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), where she teaches courses in system architecture and design, system integration, systems software engineering, and model-based systems engineering. She conducts research in the use and development of formal methods for systems architecture modeling as well as system and software behavioral modeling and architectural patterns with students and colleagues within and outside of NPS. Dr. Giammarco is a member of INCOSE, the Lifecycle Modeling Language Steering Committee, and the International Society for Systems Pathology. She holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering Management, and a Certificate in Advanced Systems Engineering from NPS and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
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Chapter Meeting - August 13
Application of MBSE in AGILE Development
Presenter: Jason Forth, NAVAIR
Abstract: NAVAIR’s latest program goal is to deploy, integrate, and sustain significant interoperable technology upgrades to increase the mission profile of the aircraft system in the coming years. The Northrop Grumman MBSE Agile Team has been establishing a system model for the as is product baseline, to be designed baseline, and the processes for each technical discipline with modeling approaches to transition into a digital technical baseline for the program. In the last two releases, the team has been developing modeling approach activity diagrams and style guide diagrams within the architecture modeling application, CAMEO Enterprise Architect®, to meet the Systems Engineering Modeling and Architecture Plan (SEMAP). The approach diagram provides each sprint team the “tasks, work products, and flow” to complete each type of modeling domain (e.g. behavioral) while the style guide diagrams are unique example diagrams with aligning requirements for each definition and usage of objects compliant with UAF and best practices from industry following Object-Oriented System Engineering Methodology (OOSEM). The team is also extending current NAVAIR profiles like classification of each element and view while developing new profiles for data rights and approval. Other MBSE efforts in the corporate portfolio will be able to leverage these style guides, approach diagrams, and profiles to establish system modeling methods for applying system engineering models to streamline digital technical reviews, submit digital deliverables, and increase technical competencies integration into generating their modeling approaches within the broader system model.
Bio: Jason Forth is a Senior Systems Engineering Architect for the Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division (NAWCAD, or simply NAVAIR) stationed in Patuxent River, MD. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University, and a Masters of Engineering in Systems Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology, with graduate certificates in System of Systems and System Architecture. Jason has extensive experience on both the OEM contractor and government sides of acquisition, with particular experience in Cybersecurity, as well as System and SW Safety, that he brings to his role as a Systems Engineering Architect. He is currently assigned to the System Engineering Transformation (SET) initiative at NAVAIR, serving as a lead SE Architect for various pilot program efforts the command has identified.
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Chapter Meeting - July 9
System Model Simulation - Monte Carlo, Probabilities, and more…
Presenter: Dr. Saulius Pavalkis
Abstract: Rapidly increasing scale, dynamism, and vulnerabilities in the systems being engineered have presented ever-greater challenges. In part of these challenges Systems Engineers started to explore new ways of working and one of the possible solutions is to use models as a basis for the engineered systems description.
Nowadays Systems Engineers can leverage several modeling languages and tools to their advantage to build system models. However no matter how you are going to look into a model, it still remains a static description of systems being engineered. To access the full power of modeling, Systems Engineers need to transform the static system descriptions into what we could call live or dynamic model.
During this webinar we are going to build live model or in other words – an executable model. The main part will be to explore ways of building executable model and in addition to that delve into a bit more sophisticated simulation capabilities available with UML, SysML, UAF languages and Catia | No Magic tools. The features which will be covered during this webinar: Monte-Carlo simulation, different distributions, result capturing..
Bio: Saulius Pavalkis is the Chief MBSE Solutions Architect at Dassault Systems (Former No Magic, Inc.). Saulius has 15 years of experience working on modeling solutions working as a consultant, trainer, PLM products integration manager, a former analyst in the R&D department core MagicDraw team. Saulius is helping with successful MBSE adoption at major companies: Ford, Boeing, NASA, Orbital ATK (NGC), Draper. Saulius has Ph.D. in Software Engineering – models traceability, BS, and MS in Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering. Last few years represents No Magic, Inc. at INCOSE CAB. In 2018 Saulius received lifetime achievement award from No Magic, Inc. “Cameo Award for Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Excellence.” Founder and chief editor of a modeling community blog (blog.nomagic.com) dedicated to sharing practical model-based engineering experience. Contributor to systems engineering conferences: INCOSE IS, NDIA, GLRC, NMWS.
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Chapter Meeting - June 11
Connecting System Architecture to Model-Based Design
Presenter: Lyle Shipton
Abstract: System engineering is a challenging problem. In this talk, we present a workflow for system and software architectural modeling and analysis with a tight connection to Model-Based Design.
Agenda:
-Building a bridge between early architecture work and downstream design
-Creating architecture models and extending the language through stereotypes and profiles
-Analyzing architectures
-Moving to design and implementation
Bio: Lyle received his B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Upon completion of his thesis, Lyle joined Space Exploration Technologies, where he served as the lead engineer for Falcon 9 structural testing and stage integration. After leaving SpaceX, Lyle joined Eaton Aerospace's Fuel and Motion Control Division as lead systems design engineer for system controllers. He joined MathWorks in July 2016. His focus is on Model-Based Design for high-integrity system development.
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Chapter Meeting - May 14
System Integration - An Application of the AMAM
Presenter: Dr. Long S Dong
Abstract: You have been given a task to performance an AOA and down-select a list of the alternatives. Supposed that you are performing an assessment of total program Cost, Schedule, Technical performance risk, and maturity of the responsible organizations; and the results will be used to down select viable alternatives for the system objectives. What processes would you use? How would you integrate systems architecting, systems engineering, design, integration, program management, and other engineering processes to ensure the system objectives will be met?
This presentation will provide an overview of what it takes to successfully assembling a program in consideration of those processes; and a Part II of the Affordability Maturity Assessment Methodology – How to Apply It.
Bio: Long Dong has a PhD in Systems Engineering from Southern Methodist University (SMU). He conducts research in systems engineering with focuses in systems design maturity assessment, systems engineering capabilities maturity, program management and systems affordability and systems effectiveness. He has a Bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering and Technology, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from SMU. He has worked at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for 17 years. He served as Technical Development Vice President of INCOSE, North Texas Chapter in 2016.
Chapter Meeting - April 9
Five key insights from the RWG sessions at IW2019
Presenter: Lou Wheatcraft
Abstract: In this presentation I will give an overview of the RWG activities at IW2019 and then go into five key insights from the RWG sessions at IW 2019.
The overall theme of the RWG sessions at IW2019 was “The role of requirements in an MBSE world". Based on this theme there were 10 presentations resulting in a good cross section of perspectives and insights. While many good points were made over the 4 days, several key insights emerged during the presentations and subsequent discussions. This presentation discusses 5 of these insights:
1. The concept of “duality” as applied to requirements and models.
2. Requirements don’t just happen – they are a transformation from a set of needs, that was transformed from a set of concepts that address a feasible solution to a problem.
3. The quality of the requirements is directly proportional to the quality of the set of stakeholder needs from which they were transformed. Likewise, the quality of the set of needs is directly proportional to the quality and quantity of the work done to define the problem, understand the stakeholder expectations, drivers and constraints, and risks – as well as the time and effort spent in defining a feasible logical and physical concept (model) based on this information prior to documenting the needs.
4. Preliminary conceptual and physical design architectural models are both the source of the stakeholder needs and resulting requirements (design inputs) as well as the tools used to implement those same sets of needs and requirements in the form of the design and the engineered system of interest (design outputs).
5. 20th century SE methods and practices are often not adequate to address the challenges of increasingly complex, software centric systems of the 21stcentury!
Bio: Lou Wheatcraft is a senior product manager for Requirements Experts (RE)/ Seilevel, who educates organizations on the importance of developing and writing well-formed requirements and helps them implement Requirement Development and Management (RD&M) processes based on industry best practices. Lou has taught over 190 requirement seminars over the last 18 years. Lou works with both government and industry clients. Lou has spoken at Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter meetings, INCOSE conferences and chapter meetings. Lou has had published and presented a multitude of papers on requirement RD&M topics for NASA’s PM Challenge, INCOSE, INCOSE INSIGHT Magazine, and Crosstalk Magazine. Lou is a member of INCOSE, Chair of the INCOSE Requirements Working Group, a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), the World Futures Society, and the National Honor Society of Pi Alpha Alpha. 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. Lou is the primary contributor to RE’s blog on requirements best practices. The blog can be accessed at: http://www.reqexperts.com/blog.
Chapter Meeting - March 12
MBSE for PLM: Part of the Digital Systems Life Cycle
Presenter: Sarena Gazic and Raymon Smith
Abstract: This presentation is about the practical application for modeling as it is applied to the amalgamation of disparate data in the deployment of information systems. The focus of the approach entails the modeling of people, processes, and system data that are required through the ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 System Life Cycle Processes. In this approach, we are using SysML (Systems Modeling Language) to connect what is deemed essential in requirements to the structure and behavior of the fielded tool. This system model shapes the deployment for the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) environment and interfaces to legacy systems. The presentation also discusses model-generated artifacts that are used for tool deployment, external system integration, and end user training.
Bio: Sarena Gazic is a Systems/Software Engineer and owner of SGGE, a consulting company she started in 2011. Her company sets up modeling environments, trains users in UML/SysML/UPDM, develops automation tools, and develops systems engineering products. Prior to that she worked for 3 companies in the defense industry on most phases of the program lifecycle. She has 19 years of model based engineering experience, including large programs with distributed users. She has a B.S. in Applied Mathematics with a Physics concentration.
Raymon Smith is a Project Manager for StraCon Services Group. He is currently leading a team in deploying a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to Product Lifecycle Management tool implementation. Raymon has over 10 years of DoD experience spanning systems engineering from requirements and architecture definition to mechanical and electrical design through verification and validation. Throughout his time working with the DoD, Raymon has focused on how to better design and support complex defense systems by implementing sophisticated digital tools that enable a holistic lifecycle understanding. He has a M.S. in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and B.S. degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Chapter Meeting - February 12
Overview of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (ODASD) Digital Engineering Strategy
Presenter: Barry Papke, Director of Professional Services for No Magic Inc.
Bio: Barry Papke is the Director of Professional Services for No Magic Inc. and actively teaches and consults worldwide on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system design with SysML and enterprise architecture development with DODAF/UPDM. Prior to joining No Magic, he spent thirty-two years as a systems engineer, operations analyst and program manager with L-3 Communication, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Barry is an active member of the INCOSE Agile and Security Working Groups and participates each year in the International Workshop and International Symposium. He also works with other INCOSE chapters around the US supporting/participating in local chapter workshops and events. Barry has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Steven’s Institute of Technology.
Chapter Meeting - January 8
Future of SE
Presenter: Jon Clauss
Abstract: This presentation will review the current state of Systems Engineering the need to evolve Systems Engineering and how INCOSE is evolving with in through the “SE Vision 2025” effort. Note this a presentation originally created and presented by Gary Roedler LM Senior Fellow and INCOSE President, for the 2018 LM Fellow Conference.
Bio: Jon Clauss is a Purdue Graduate(‘85 A&AE), Lockheed Martin Fellow and has been at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics – Fort Worth and legacy companies for 30+ years. He started his career in the Flight Controls area and has worked the integration of system including the F-111, F-16, X-35 and F-35. He was won 3 AeroStar awards (2 team, 1 individual). His current work focus is architecture, systems engineering and integration of the F-35 with off-board systems and the F-35 Enterprise. He has presented papers/presentations on topics as diverse as: the value of Hardware in The Loop Simulation, F-35 Model Based System Engineering Lessons Learned, and System Architecture and Engineering Lessons Learned from On-Line Gaming, and Millers’ Law. He is a Senior Member of AIAA, a member of the International Council of System Engineering (INCOSE) and a member of the Association of Airworthiness Professionals (AAP).
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Chapter Meeting - December 11
Blockchain: 2018 State of the Industry
Presenter: Darren McCarley
Abstract: As a follow-up to his March presentation, Darren discussed the current state of the industry with us in December. If you don't know what a blockchain is or think it only has something to do with bitcoin, read Darren's March presentation before this one. We went over several use cases for blockchains.
Bio: Darren McCarley is a Software Developer Staff in Applications at Lockheed Martin Enterprise Business Services. He is a recognized subject matter expert in logistics and transportation currently leading teams under Aeronautics’ Supply Chain.
Darren brings 25+ years of software development experience focusing on transportation and logistics including consumer goods, wholesale, retail, as well as manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Including carrier compliance, hazardous materials, international transportation, customer compliance, covering parcel, truck, and air logistics.
Since joining LM in 2012, Darren has supported various Aeronautics Supply Chain applications by leading teams primarily focused on blockchain solutions, transportation and logistics, supplier discipline, process automation, and global applications.
Darren is a serial entrepreneur and active volunteer. Focusing on community engagement with CodeQuest, Toastmasters International, Aledo Youth Sports, and Fort Worth Homeless.
Chapter Meeting - November 13
Automated Requirements Verification Using SysML
Presenter: Dr. Saulis Pavalkis
Abstract: Systems Modeling Language (SysML) is used to capture systems design as descriptive and analytical system models, which relate text requirements to the design and provide a baseline to support analysis and verification. This session will demonstrate how model of the system, expressed with sufficient precision, can be used to support early requirements validation and design verification, particularly when coupled with an execution and simulation environment. Additionally, we will show how to use test cases and associated verification procedures as combination of inspection, analysis, demonstration, and testing to verify that the designs satisfy the system requirements.
The session demonstrates:
* Representing text-based requirements in Cameo Systems Modeler
* Requirements traceability, gap and coverage analysis
* Refining and formalizing requirements
* Selecting verification method
* Defining test cases and analysis models
* Performing automated requirements verification
* Recording verification results, generating verification reports
Bio: Saulius Pavalkis is the Chief MBSE Solutions Architect at Dassault Systems (Former No Magic, Inc.). Saulius has 15 years of experience working on modeling solutions working as a consultant, trainer, PLM products integration manager, a former analyst in the R&D department core MagicDraw team. Saulius is helping with successful MBSE adoption at major companies: Ford, Boeing, NASA, Orbital ATK (NGC), Draper. Saulius has Ph.D. in Software Engineering – models traceability, BS, and MS in Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering. Last few years represents No Magic, Inc. at INCOSE CAB. In 2018 Saulius received lifetime achievement award from No Magic, Inc. “Cameo Award for Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Excellence.” Founder and chief editor of a modeling community blog (blog.nomagic.com) dedicated to sharing practical model-based engineering experience. Contributor to systems engineering conferences: INCOSE IS, NDIA, GLRC, NMWS.
Chapter Meeting - October 9
Information-based Requirement Development and Management
Presenter: Lou Wheatcraft
Abstract: This presentation proposes an Information-based Requirement Development and Management (I-RDM) approach to developing and managing requirements from the perspective that requirements should not be developed and managed separate from other system data and information model development and management activities. Instead, requirements should be developed and managed concurrently from the beginning of the project as an integral part of the data and information modeling activities. If done correctly, the Systems Engineering (SE) tools will adhere to data sharing standards that will result in the project having the ability to form an integrated or federated data and information model of the system of interest that includes all artifacts and work products generated during all SE lifecycle phases with established traceability that is accessible by both the requirements development and design teams. That way, the design team will not have to import an often-defective set of design input requirements and analyze those requirements, correct defects, and then develop their design model and resulting design outputs. Instead the design modeling team would work concurrently with the I-RDM team through scope definition, concept maturation and feasibility activities, defining stakeholder needs, transforming those needs into a well-formed set of design input requirement expressions. Using this concurrent data and information modeling approach, the start of detailed design would be a continuation of the data and information modeling activities that begin at the start of the project. Thus, the design output development activities would begin with a mature system data and information model rather than a set of requirements whose quality is questionable with no underlying data and information model from which the requirements were transformed.
Bio: Lou Wheatcraft is a senior product manager for Requirements Experts (RE)/ Seilevel, who educates organizations on the importance of developing and writing well-formed requirements and helps them implement Requirement Development and Management (RD&M) processes based on industry best practices. Lou has taught over 190 requirement seminars over the last 18 years.
Lou works with both government and industry clients. Lou has spoken at Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter meetings, INCOSE conferences and chapter meetings. Lou has had published and presented a multitude of papers on requirement RD&M topics for NASA’s PM Challenge, INCOSE, INCOSE INSIGHT Magazine, and Crosstalk Magazine. Lou is a member of INCOSE, Chair of the INCOSE Requirements Working Group, a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), the World Futures Society, and the National Honor Society of Pi Alpha Alpha. 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. Lou is the primary contributor to RE’s blog on requirements best practices. The blog can be assessed at:
http://www.reqexperts.com/blog
Brian Kennedy has authored the book:
Success Is Assured: Satisfy Your Customers On Time and On Budget by Optimizing Decisions Collaboratively Using Reusable Visual Models
The book teaches how to consistently satisfy your customers on-time and on-budget by optimizing decisions collaboratively using reusable visual models.
Chapter Meeting - September 11
System Engineering with Model-Based Design
Presenter: Lyle Shipton
Abstract: In today’s fast paced market, design teams need to be able to release high quality products ahead of the competition. Increasing performance expectations have made what once was acceptable system inefficiencies into unacceptable design flaws that may harm market success. Furthermore, growing system complexity puts added pressure on the development process. This presentation will demonstrate how Model-Based Design, tightly linked with the Simulink modeling environment, can automate verification and validation activities while ensuring the development process conforms to industry safety standards, ultimately reducing cost and project risk.
Bio: Lyle received his B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Upon completion of his thesis, Lyle joined Space Exploration Technologies, where he served as the lead engineer for Falcon 9 structural testing and stage integration. After leaving SpaceX, Lyle joined Eaton Aerospace's Fuel and Motion Control Division as lead systems design engineer for system controllers. He joined MathWorks in July 2016. His focus is on Model-Based Design for high-integrity system development.
Chapter Meeting - August 14
Lean & Agile Enterprise Frameworks: Using SAFe 4.5 to Manage U.S. Government Agencies, Portfolios, & Acquisitions
Presenter: Dr. David Rico
Abstract: Dr. David F. Rico will give a presentation on "
Lean & Agile Enterprise Frameworks: Using SAFe 4.5 to Manage U.S. Government Agencies, Portfolios & Acquisitions." Lean and agile methods are well-established models for managing high-risk, time-sensitive R&D-oriented new product development (NPD) portfolios products and services with demanding customers and fast-changing market conditions. In fact, lean and agile methods are now used by over 95% of public and private sector organizations worldwide. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a de facto international commercial standard for managing large information technology (IT) intensive portfolios, programs, projects, and teams. SAFe is used for the purpose of scaling lean and agile principles to large organizations, enterprises, portfolio, and multi-project programs (for government agencies, acquisitions, and complex large-scale systems of systems). SAFe lean and agile portfolio management principles are now used by nearly 50% of organizations constituting 200,000 professionals in over 100 countries. Furthermore, SAFe is emerging as the body of knowledge for lean and agile portfolio management, program and project management, systems and software engineering, and new product development (NPD) in-general. SAFe is a multi-level model consisting of best practices, recommendations, guidelines, and tools for enterprise-wide lean and agile budgeting, portfolio and value stream management, cross-cutting enterprise-wide workflows and threads, management of complex acquisitions and programs, and multi-team project management, governance, and synchronization. At its most rudimentary level, SAFe provides the program management and systems engineering discipline necessary to build complex, enterprise-wide mission and safety-critical systems, while retaining the flexibility, adaptability, and market-responsiveness of lean and agile principles. Therefore, SAFe is emerging as the de facto industry standard for Global 500 firms, stall worth U.S. manufacturing industries and firms, top U.S. financial institutions, U.S. federal healthcare institutions, major U.S. defense contractors, and public-sector agencies such as the U.S. DoD.
Dr. Rico will establish the context, provide a definition, and describe the value-system for lean and agile portfolio, program, and multi-team project management (as well as performance measurement). He’ll provide a brief introduction to SAFe, highlighting its newest features linking lean-budgeting, investment management, and business cases to hypothesis testing-based innovation management, continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous deployment, development operations (DevOps), and program objectives, increments, and releases. He’ll then walk the audience through each of SAFe’s four major levels and the associated principles, practices, and tools (illustrating case studies; tips, tricks, and techniques; and personal experiences along the way). He'll provide a closer look at SAFe's multi-tier requirements model of epics capabilities, features, and user stories; provide a detailed roles and responsibilities (RACI) matrix; explain and illustrate key SAFe metrics and related concepts, describe SAFe case studies and cloud computing applications, identify SAFe change management techniques and roadmaps; and close with SAFe adoption statistics, a summary, parting principles, lessons learned, further resources, and a host of related roadmaps, comparative analyses to competing frameworks, metrics, models, and quantitative performance outcomes. This briefing has been warmly received by multiple U.S. government agencies, contractors, and PMI audiences throughout Baltimore-Washington, DC.
Bio: Dr. Rico oversees a multi-billion-dollar IT portfolio. He’s been a technical leader in support of NASA, Navy, Air Force, and Army for over 30 years. He has led over 30 change initiatives based on Cloud Computing, CI, CD, DevOps(Sec), Microservices, Lean, Agile, SOA, Web Services, Six Sigma, FOSS, PMBoK, ISO 9001, CMMI, Baldrige, TQM, DoDAF, DoD 5000, etc. He specializes in IT investment analysis, portfolio valuation, and organization change. He’s been an international keynote and conference speaker, authored seven textbooks and numerous articles, and is a frequent PMI, INCOSE, ALN, and SPIN speaker. He is a Certified PMP, CSEP, ACP, CSM, FCP, FCT, SAFe Agilist, and DevOps expert, and teaches at seven Washington, DC universities. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science, M.S. in Software Engineering, and D.M. in Information Systems. He has been in the IT field since 1983.
Top Lean-Agile Videos & Briefs …
• Agile Business Value • (video) http://youtu.be/fdqS2QwmNs8 • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18j.pdf
• Agile Leadership • (video) http://youtu.be/70LRzOk9VGY • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18g.pdf
• Business Agility • (video) http://youtu.be/hTvtsAkL8xU • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18f.pdf
• Agile Org Change • (video) http://youtu.be/RFq2sW_Cka4 • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18m.pdf
• Lean Portfolio Mgt • (video) http://youtu.be/1TAuCRq5a34 • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18d.pdf
• Lean Portfolio Mgt II • (video) http://youtu.be/QM6QyRZADxo • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18t.pdf • New -- SAFe in Gov’t !!!
• Agile Project Mgt • (video) http://youtu.be/5ej19jU3-t8 • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18i.pdf
• Agile Introduction • (video) http://youtu.be/rqKvRwJNitQ • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18l.pdf
• Agile Metrics & Models • (video) http://youtu.be/9WbSO62a4bM • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18k.pdf
• Development Operations • (video) http://youtu.be/X22kJAvx44A • (brief) http://davidfrico.com/rico18e.pdf
Top Lean-Agile Whitepapers …
• Rico, D. F. (2018). Lean & agile contracts: 21 principles of collaborative contracts and relationships, Retrieved June 29, 2018 from
http://davidfrico.com/collaborative-contract-principles.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2018). The agile mindset: 18 attributes of successful business leaders, managers, and teams, Retrieved January 1, 2018 from
http://davidfrico.com/agile-mind-attributes.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2017). U.S. dod vs. amazon: 18 architectural principles to build fighter jets like amazon web service using devops. Retrieved January 26, 2017, from
http://davidfrico.com/dod-agile-principles.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2016). The 16 attributes of successful real-world leaders and leadership in today’s high-tech organizations. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from
http://davidfrico.com/leadership-attributes.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2016). The 10 attributes of successful teams and teamwork. Retrieved September 26, 2016, from
http://davidfrico.com/teamwork-attributes-2.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2016). Business value, ROI, and cost of quality (CoQ) for devops. Retrieved June 1, 2016, from
http://davidfrico.com/rico-devops-roi.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2016). The 12 attributes of successful collaboration between highly-creative people. Retrieved February 29, 2016, from
http://davidfrico.com/collaboration-attributes.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2014). 18 reasons why agile cost of quality (CoQ) is a fraction of traditional methods. Retrieved June 25, 2014, from
http://davidfrico.com/agile-vs-trad-coq.pdf
• Rico, D. F. (2014). Best practices: Kickstarting agile methods in a traditional organization. Retrieved June 16, 2014, from
http://davidfrico.com/kickstarting-agility.pdf
Chapter Meeting - June 12
Some Practical Considerations for Systems Engineers in a Lean-Agile Airborne Weapon System Program
Presenter: Ken Garlington
Abstract: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has pursued the application of Lean-Agile principles in the sustainment and modernization of various airborne weapons systems in its portfolio. As part of this effort, we have found that some of our traditional approaches to implementing effective systems engineering practices needed to evolve. This presentation talks about some of the challenges and our responses in areas such as technical planning, requirements specifications, and technical reviews.
Bio: Ken Garlington has worked as a software engineer and systems engineer at Lockheed Martin for 34 years on various weapons systems. His current role is as a Senior Staff Systems Engineer in the Aeronautics Engineering and Technology department. His interests include safety related systems and the use of Agile and Lean principles in the systems engineering discipline. He holds Master’s degrees in software engineering and systems engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Chapter Meeting - May 8
Requirements Re-Use Library
Presenter: Warren Smith
Abstract: The prevalence of Requirements Management Tools has created an opportunity for Engineering Organizations to improve productivity by re-using common requirements from one product version to the next. Unfortunately, simply using a requirements database does not translate to re-usability of those requirements on another program. WRAYN's studies have shown that as many as 70% of the requirements in a given specification can be re-used if structured properly in a Re-Usable Requirements Library database. This translates into real cost savings: As much as 40% of a given Systems Engineer's time is wasted re-engineering common requirements previously defined on other programs. This paper describes the key considerations and basic process of building a Re-Usable Requirements Library focused on a Database of Requirements, with a measured return on investment exceeding of 328%. It explores the investment required and utility of such a Database.
This presentation describes the very specific techniques and approaches used to build this library.
Bio: Warren B. Smith is a Systems Engineering partner at WRAYN LLC. He has been supporting systems engineering tools and methods his entire career. In his 30+ years, he’s worked as a Systems Engineer, a Project Engineer, a University Instructor, and Entrepreneur. He’s worked in many facets of the field developing systems, testing systems and working for tool vendors. He spent 10 years as an entrepreneur, running his own MBSE Company with 7 employees. Through his company, Warren developed Re-Use methodologies and deployed Agile techniques at seemingly inflexible organizations.
While he’s worked on a wide variety of systems including Military Helicopters, Nuclear Submarines, Military Vehicles, Spacecraft, Training Systems, Medical Devices and IT, he says working on Amusement Park Rides was the most fun!
Chapter Meeting - April 10
Systems Engineering on Legacy Systems
Presenter: Paul White
Abstract: What are legacy systems? Why would you want to work on legacy systems? How can you build a successful engineering career in legacy systems? What are some strategies for working on legacy systems? In this presentation, we will explore these, and many other, questions. As engineers, we are the problem solvers of the world. We apply our creativity and technical expertise across many domains. We build state-of-the-art aerospace and automotive vehicles. We develop innovative ways to bring food and water to more people around the world. We produce ingenious technologies for delivering health care. We produce greener technologies and develop more efficient infrastructure. Legacy systems play a critical role in the systems we work on every day. Rather than thinking of legacy systems as “obsolete” or “outdated”, think of them, simply, as older systems that are still in use today. These legacy systems are still in use, because they fulfill their missions better than anything else in their domains. As a younger engineer, you can benefit greatly by working on legacy systems. As an older engineer, you can continue learning, growing your career, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. As we discuss legacy systems, we will present strategies for working on legacy systems. These strategies include gathering documentation, seeking mentoring, developing architectures, performing modification programs, sustaining the system, and replacing the system. We will show how applying these strategies can lead to a successful engineering career.
Bio: Paul is a senior systems engineer at KIHOMAC in Layton, Utah. He works with BAE on the ICBM
Minuteman III and GBSD platforms and has worked on the A-10C aircraft. Previously, he worked on the
Airbus A400M and Boeing EDCU programs for Astronautics Corporation of America in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin; on both the Big Safari and IBS programs for L-3 Communications in Greenville, Texas; and in
factory automation for Hyundai in Eugene, Oregon.
He has nineteen 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 is the conference chair for the first annual
Western States Regional Conference (WSRC) in Ogden, Utah.
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.
Academic Council at the IW Report and ABET’s Engineering Area Delegation
Contributor: Phil Brown
Phil has been a member of INCOSE for over 20 years. In 2001, the then president of INCOSE met Phil in the hall at the IS in Melbourne, Australia to say the INCOSE BOD had approved budget for becoming a member of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Fast forward to now, Phil is currently our delegate to ABET.
Below is Phil's report to the Academic Council at the IW in Jacksonville. It will give you an overview of what we are doing. The second attachment are the slides presented to ABET’s Engineering Area Delegation on 23 March in Baltimore. It announces our intent, along with six other societies, to propose a program criteria for undergraduate programs in systems engineering. You will also note we are hosting a workshop in conjunction with the IS in Washington. The date for that workshop is Sunday, July 8th. Attendance is by invitation only.
Chapter Meeting - March 13
Formally: An informal introduction to Blockchain
Presenter: Darren McCarley
Abstract: Blockchain: You’ve heard the word. You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve been asked by friends or family. You still think blockchain is: a fad, an illicit payment method for nefarious activities, some kind of fake money used in a Ponzi scheme, [add your favorite myth here].
So, what IS blockchain? How does it apply to the enterprise? Are there more than one kind of blockchains? How does blockchain affect me?
We will attempt to dispel these myths and answer these fundamental questions with the “Formally: An informal introduction to Blockchain” presentation.
Audience participation is highly encouraged during the presentation. However, additional invitations for off line discussions are extended as well.
Bio: Darren McCarley is a Software Developer Staff in Applications at Lockheed Martin Enterprise Business Services. He is a recognized subject matter expert in logistics and transportation currently leading teams under Aeronautics’ Supply Chain.
Darren brings 25+ years of software development experience focusing on transportation and logistics including consumer goods, wholesale, retail, as well as manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Including carrier compliance, hazardous materials, international transportation, customer compliance, covering parcel, truck, and air logistics.
Since joining LM in 2012, Darren has supported various Aeronautics Supply Chain applications by leading teams primarily focused on blockchain solutions, transportation and logistics, supplier discipline, process automation, and global applications.
Darren is a serial entrepreneur and active volunteer. Focusing on community engagement with CodeQuest, Toastmasters International, Aledo Youth Sports, and Fort Worth Homeless.
Chapter Meeting - February 13
Verification and Validation of Behavior Models Using Lightweight Formal Methods
Presenter: Dr. Kristin Giammarco
Abstract:
This presentation provides a method for exposing invalid behaviors in systems of systems (SoS) early in design, at the architecture level. The Monterey Phoenix (MP)-based method for conducting behavior model verification and validation (V&V) was developed after students ranging from high school to the graduate level began discovering unintended, invalid, and potentially high-consequence behaviors permitted by their designs. These unspecified behaviors were consistent with known requirements, but violated stakeholder intent. Examples from four models from different domains and developed by different students are presented, then used as a basis for developing a structured set of behavior model V&V criteria that may be applied to any MP model. Finally, the criteria are put into the context of a systematic method that guides modelers in a thorough V&V of the behavior model. The ease with which unspecified and potentially invalid behaviors were exposed by students at various levels of education suggests that this lightweight formal method for behavior model V&V is user friendly for application by practitioners who have basic skills in logic and logical thinking. Follow-on work will further test the method on other MP behavior modeling efforts, with an aim to improve and extend behavior model V&V criteria and the methods in which they are employed.
Bio:
Dr. Kristin Giammarco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), where she teaches courses in system architecture and design, system integration, systems software engineering, and model-based systems engineering. She conducts research in the use and development of formal methods for systems architecture modeling as well as system and software behavioral modeling and architectural patterns with students and colleagues within and outside of NPS. Dr. Giammarco is a member of INCOSE, the Lifecycle Modeling Language Steering Committee, and the International Society for Systems Pathology. She holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering Management, and a Certificate in Advanced Systems Engineering from NPS and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Chapter Meeting - January 9
How Libraries Stay Relevant with 3D Printing, Laser Engraving, etc.
Presenter: Cullen Dansby
Abstract: Libraries are not just for checking out books. Today’s libraries offer many resources to their patrons. Resources include movies for education and entertainment, music, tools to learn new languages, online magazines, and job search resources. The Benbrook Public library also has a MakerSpace. MakerSpace is a space just for you to create practically whatever you can dream. For the young ones – and the young at heart we have an array of creative tools that are all available for you for in-house use at the Library. We have tons of great software – including Photoshop, Garage Band, SketchUP and hardware including PolyPrinter 3D Printer, The Zing Laser Engraver, Little Bits Kits, Extra Large Digital Sketch pad, Snap Circuits Extreme, LEGO Mindstorms, Akai Professional MPD18 USB MIDI Pad Controller, Line 6 Pocket POD Guitar Multi Effects Processor, Alesis Q49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller, Squier Bullet Strat with Tremolo, and Silhouette Cameo Shape Cutter. Cullen will talk to us about 3D printers and laser engravers.
Bio: Cullen Dansby is the Adult Services Librarian at Benbrook Public Library. His main responsibilities are developing the library’s adult collections, planning and implementing programs for adults, promoting library services, assisting in the use of MakerSpace equipment, and helping patrons meet their various library-related needs. He has a bachelor’s degree in advertising from the University of Oklahoma (sorry, Texas fans) and a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas.
2017
Chapter Meeting - November 14
SE Fundamentals on Portfolio, Program, and Project Management (P3M)
Presenter: Dr. Tina Srivastava (Gigavation & MIT) 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. This presentation will introduce the fundamentals of system program management. The
target audience includes professionals from both the systems engineering and project management spheres, including those seeking a deeper common understanding and those new to either discipline. Every systems engineer must understand key P3M fundamentals in order to critically evaluate and, when necessary, credibly challenge management on potentially unrealistic expectations related to project cost, schedule, scope, and risk. Advanced methods and tools of project management will be introduced in the context of managing complex projects. Finally, this presentation will discuss strategic issues and scenarios that cannot be fully predicted such as unplanned rework, perceived versus actual progress, and misalignments between work breakdown structures, organizations, and product architectures.
Bio: Dr. Tina P. Srivastava is currently serving as INCOSE’s Secretary since her election in 2015. Dr. Srivastava 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. Dr. Srivastava co-chair of the PM-SE Integration Working Group and is one of the authors and editors of the book Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering.
Dr. Srivastava has held senior engineering leadership and technical management roles across the aerospace, national security, and commercial sectors. She is Chief Architect at Gigavation, a small business focused on cyber security founded by MIT and Harvard graduates.
Dr. Srivastava earned her S.B., S.M., and Ph.D. from MIT in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering. She is in the MIT Strategic Engineering Research Group, Foundations of System Design and Management graduate curriculum development Core Team, and lecturer in the areas of complex systems, technology roadmapping and selection, and aviation. Dr. Srivastava is also an FAA certified pilot.
Presentation will be posted once we receive permission.
Chapter Meeting - October 10
Business Value of Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, & DevOps(Sec): Scaling Up to Billion User Global Systems of Systems Using End-to-End Automation & Containerized Docker Ubuntu Cloud Image-Based Microservices
Presenter: Dr. David F. Rico Abstract: Dr. David F. Rico will give a presentation on the "Business Value of Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, & DevOps(Sec): Scaling Up to Billion User Global Systems of Systems Using End-to-End Automation & Containerized Docker Ubuntu Images," which are late-breaking 21st century approaches for rapidly and cost-effectively building high-quality global information systems, minimum viable products, minimum marketable features, service oriented architectures, web services,and microservices using lean and agile principles, portfolio management, containerization principles, application security, and end-to-end automation.
- He will identify the motivation for Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and DevOps(Sec); provide a definition of DevOps; and describe the fundamental mechanics and evolution of agile testing and DevOps.
- He will provide a summary of DevOps best practices, metrics, costs and benefits, case studies, tool ecosystems, adoption statistics, and case studies (including rarely seen, late-breaking economic data and results from the top global Internet firms).
- He will discuss of agile security engineering practices, development operations security (DevOpsSec), and security automation.
- Finally, he'll close by discussing the cost of quality (CoQ), scaling practices, barriers, organizational change, and a summary of the enterprise and national benefits for DevOps.
Bio: Dr. Rico oversees a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of IT projects. He’s been a technical leader in support of NASA, Navy, Air Force, and Army for over 30 years. He has led over 20 change initiatives based on DevOps(Sec), Cloud Computing, Lean-Agile Methods, SOA, Web Services, Six Sigma, FOSS, PMBoK, ISO 9001, CMMI, Baldrige, TQM, DoDAF, and DoD 5000. He specializes in IT investment analysis, portfolio valuation, and organization change. He’s been an international keynote speaker and conference speaker, authored seven textbooks and numerous articles, and is a frequent PMI, INCOSE, ALN, and SPIN speaker. He is a Certified PMP, CSEP, ACP, CSM, FCP, FCT, and SAFe Agilist, and teaches at six Washington, DC universities. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science, M.S. in Software Engineering, and D.M. in Information Systems. He has been in the IT field since 1983.
Chapter Meeting - September 12
Affordability
Presenter: Dr. Long Dong Abstract: In the current environment, Affordability has more weight than ever due to improved technology and other aspects of engineering that drive more demand for efficiency and agility. Within the systems engineering community, there is a huge opportunity for engineering better systems that serve both:
•solving customer’s complex problems and
•providing the incentive for long term growth.
The presentation highlights some relevant research and introduces a methodology for systems engineers to address such demand and complexity within the defense industry. Two major takeaways:
(1)the differences in understanding of affordability between contractor and customer, and
(2)affordability is not just profitability; it’s an ongoing assessment for any complex systems or system of systems developer.
Bio: Long Dong has a PhD in Systems Engineering from Southern Methodist University (SMU). He conducts research in systems engineering with focuses in systems design maturity assessment, systems engineering capabilities maturity, program management and systems affordability and systems effectiveness. He has a Bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering and Technology, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from SMU. He has worked at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for 17 years. He served as Technical Development Vice President of INCOSE, North Texas Chapter in 2016.
Chapter Meeting - August 8
Systems Engineering is as Much About the Journey as the Destination
Presenter: David D. Walden, ESEP, co-owner and principal consultant for Sysnovation, LLC.
Abstract: “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.”
-Arthur Ashe
Systems engineering done poorly is obvious – missed requirements, integration issues, verification concerns, etc. Systems engineering done well is often transparent – either not noticed or assumed to be due to something else. To outside observers, many times including champions and sponsors, successful systems and the resulting systems engineering artifacts and work products appear “obvious.” They see an artifact such as a system boundary diagram or N-squared diagram and they intuitively think it was stable and known from the beginning and assume it was created in a straightforward manner with trivial or no effort. However, the reality is that the artifact evolved through the deliberate application of systems engineering and the intentional interactions of the team. This paper describes the importance of the systems engineering journey and how to impress upon others the need to take that journey on every project.
Bio: David D. Walden, ESEP, formed Sysnovation, LLC in 2006. Sysnovation is focused on Systems Engineering consulting and education/training. Mr. Walden assisted numerous clients with improving their Systems Engineering effectiveness. He has served as a coach/mentor, an independent reviewer, major review (e.g., PDR, CDR) coordinator, Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert, and process consultant. He has created and taught numerous Systems Engineering courses and tutorials, including an on-line variant of a Systems Engineering Principles course. Mr. Walden was with General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems for 13 years and worked at McDonnell Aircraft Company for 10 years. He has served as an editor of the INCOSE SE Handbook since Version 3.2 and was the Lead Editor of the 4th Edition. He is a liaison to ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Working Groups 10 and 20. He was the Program Manager of the INCOSE Certification Program from 2007-2013. He has an M.S. in Management of Technology (MOT) from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Valparaiso University in Indiana. Mr. Walden was one of the first to earn the INCOSE CSEP in 2004 and was awarded the INCOSE ESEP credential in 2011.
Chapter Meeting - July 11
We Need More Jack Sparrow, Savvy? A Swashbuckler’s Guide to System Modeling with SysML
Presenter: Michael J. Vinarcik, ESEP-Acq, OCSMP-Model Builder—Advanced Abstract: SysML is often presented as complicated, difficult to understand, and software-biased. It has also been portrayed as solely a collection of diagrams. Nothing could be farther from the truth; although SysML has a high level of essential complexity (Brooks), the systems it describes are equally complex. This paper draws upon lessons learned from leading a system modeling effort using SysML and establishes parallels to leadership principles from Captain Jack Sparrow (a character in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean films). It also considers some aspects of elegance in design and modeling and provides practical insights into how to represent relevant information in a SysML model. A particular emphasis will be placed on modeling methods and how to maximize the value of work products derived from “traditional” SysML content.
Bio:Michael J. Vinarcik is a Senior Lead Systems Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton and an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy. He has over twenty years of automotive and defense engineering experience. He received a BS (Metallurgical Engineering) from the Ohio State University, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and an MS (Product Development) from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Michael is a licensed Professional Engineer (Michigan) and holds INCOSE ESEP-Acq, OCSMP: Model Builder – Advanced, Booz Allen Hamilton Systems Engineering Expert Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, and ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer certifications. He is a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Detroit, chaired the 2010-2011 INCOSE Great Lakes Regional Conferences, and was the 2012 President of the INCOSE Michigan Chapter. He currently co-leads INCOSE’s Model Based Conceptual Design Working Group and is the President and Founder of Sigma Theta Mu, the systems honor society.
Chapter Meeting - June 13
Enabling Repeatable SE Cost Estimation with COSYSMO and MBSE
Presenter: Barry Papke, Director of Professional Services for No Magic Inc.
Abstract:In their paper on “A Generalized Systems Engineering Reuse Framework and Its Cost Estimating Relationships,” (Wang, Roedler, et al. 2014) present an approach for estimation of systems engineering effort that extends the COSYSMO equation to account for the effort associated with Design With Reuse and Design For Reuse classification categories in the Generalized Reuse Framework. Implementation of this approach for cost estimation clearly depends on two critical items: (1) the ability to accurately and consistently count the size drivers; and (2) the ability to calibrate the model equation. As part of future work, they also describe the potential to use this approach as a management tool in architecture development – “a cataloging mechanism in organizing components of reference architecture.” This paper presents a practical implementation of the COSYSMO cost estimating relationship through extension of a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) modeling environment with SysML for estimating end-to-end systems engineering effort in developing a system. The approach provides a new way of rapidly creating cost estimates, conducting cost-based analysis and trade studies with full traceability from the cost estimation parameters back to the architecture of referenced system of interest.
Bio: Barry Papke is the Director of Professional Services for No Magic Inc. and actively teaches and consults worldwide on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system design with SysML and enterprise architecture development with DODAF/UPDM. Prior to joining No Magic, he spent thirty-two years as a systems engineer, operations analyst and program manager with L-3 Communication, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Barry is an active member of the INCOSE Agile and Security Working Groups and participates each year in the International Workshop and International Symposium. He also works with other INCOSE chapters around the US supporting/participating in local chapter workshops and events. Barry has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Steven’s Institute of Technology.
Chapter Meeting - May 9
Overview of ISO 15288 and INCOSE Certification Program
Presenter: Octavio Castellanos and Yvonne Bijan
Abstract: Did you know Systems Engineering has an ISO standard? To get caught up on Systems Engineering ISO standard and the INCOSE certification program, don't miss our May meeting. We'll get an overview of ISO 15288 from Octavio. We'll also be hearing about the INCOSE certification process and an upcoming paper based exam. Are you already certified? Do you already know all about Systems Engineering? Come and share your knowledge and experiences with others. Our meetings are a networking opportunity to connect with fellow Industry folks as well as meet the chapter board.
Bio: Octavio Castellanos is a Lockheed Martin (LM) Systems Engineer under Aero’s Engineering and Technology (E&T) Systems Engineering (SE) organization, as well as an Adjunct SE Professor at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). His most recent assignments include LRIP Lead and CAM for F-35 Test and Verification; EVMS Lead and Project Engineer for Finance & Business Operations (F&BO); and Systems Engineer for F-35 Verification and Analysis. Octavio chairs the Rotation Advisory Board as a graduating participant of LM’s prestigious Advanced Technical Leadership Program (ATLP). His SE experience includes working the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) for the APT T-50 Platform; breaking ground in the Aerospace industry developing this first-time full conformant SEMP to ISO-IEC-IEE 15288. The depth of his SE experience is in SE Integration and Verification where he led the verification and closure of contractual requirements in support of the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract during the System Development phase of the F35 Program. Octavio is also a Corporate LM Chem/Bio NExpert and a Technical Research Paper Reviewer for the National Association for Engineering Education (ASEE). During his graduate studies, he served as INCOSE/UTEP President under the New Mexico’s Enchantment Chapter of INCOSE (2010-2011). He currently holds a Masters degree in Systems Engineering from UTEP and an INCOSE CSEP certification.
April 11 2017
Life Without Systems Engineering - Is It an Option?
Presenter: Kelly DeFazio, Professional Engineer, Director of F-35 Production/Producibility Engineering
Abstract: Systems Engineering is still a baby. Born around the 1940’s by Bell laboratories, as a result of their need for the system of products and industry in communication. Other traditional forms of engineering design as a science have been around for centuries upon centuries, so why is systems engineering so important now? NASA quickly adopted this new approach to engineering. They saw the need for integrating a system of systems in order to get a man to the moon and back to earth safely. So is Systems Engineering a technical solution need or just a government born project created to spread commerce across a varied team of contractors? Often, program management cuts this function off after completing the program’s Systems Requirements Review (SRR) treating systems engineering budget as a source of discretionary funds. After all, “the requirements are complete – now - on to hardcore design”, so why not cut systems engineering budget? Hmmmmm, is Systems Engineering really a requirement?
Bio: Kelly DeFazio is Director of F35 Production Engineering for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Her responsibilities include manufacturing engineering, test engineering, manufacturing planning and root cause and corrective action across all F35 production sites. Kelly was the Courtland Site Director for LMSSC responsible for Procurement through Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) and delivery of Missile Systems. In addition, she managed and maintained the 660+ Acre ordnance rated facility with over 125K Sq Ft of production floor space. Kelly was the Program Manager for the LV-2 product line and the Re-Entry Vehicles within the Targets and Countermeasures Programs (LMSSC) in Huntsville, AL. Kelly served as a Titan IV Launch Conductor at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Kelly earned her Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical) and her Master’s degree in Business Administration (Management) from the University of Central Florida.
March 14 2017
Enabling and Facilitating Agility in Systems Engineering and Hardware Development
Presenter: Rick Dove Abstract: Initial findings for generic fundamental agile systems engineering life cycle patterns and principles arising from four analytical investigations will be reviewed:
1) Lockheed: Transition to a tailored SAFe-like process for 1200 engineers and executives;
2) Rockwell Collins: Market awareness-driven Product Line Engineering for mixed Hardware/Firmware/Software products;
3) Northrop Grumman: Continuous evolution of a security-critical systems-of-systems multi-database portal;
4) SpaWar System Center Pacific: Evolutionary development of innovative technology with mission-engaged subcontractors.
A special focus will review supporting infrastructures for agile hardware development.
Bio: Rick Dove is a leading researcher, practitioner, and educator of fundamental principles for agile enterprise, agile systems, and agile development processes. In 1991 he initiated the global interest in agility as co-PI on the seminal 21st Century Manufacturing Enterprise Strategy project at Lehigh University. Subsequently, he organized and led collaborative research at the DARPA-funded Agility Forum, involving 250 organizations and 1000 participants in workshop discovery of fundamental enabling principles for agile systems and processes of any kind. He is CEO of Paradigm Shift International, specializing in agile systems research, engineering, and education; and is an adjunct professor at Stevens Institute of Technology teaching graduate courses in agile and self-organizing systems. He chairs the INCOSE working groups for Agile Systems and Systems Engineering, and for Systems Security Engineering, and is the leader of the current INCOSE Agile Systems Engineering Life Cycle Model Discovery Project. He is an INCOSE Fellow, and the author of Response Ability, the Language, Structure, and Culture of the Agile Enterprise.
February 24, 2016
Practical Implementation of Model Based Systems Development
Presenter: Dr. Yvonne Bijan
January 27, 2016
System Engineering Lessons Learned From Online Gaming
Presenter: Jon Clauss
December 16, 2015
INCOSE North Texas Chapter: ​More Effective Planning Using Agile and Lean Approaches
Presenter: Don Boyer
November 11, 2015
Combating Uncertainty in the Workflow of Systems Engineering Projects
Presenter: Barry Papke
October 14, 2015
Applying the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to Lean Systems Engineering
Presenter: Harry Koehnemann
September 23, 2015
Applying Systems Engineering to Deliver Cyber Security for the 21st Century
Presenter: Col Charlie Flores