Engineering Becky Reed ESEP Bill LaMarsh PhD Reed Integration Inc SEDC Conference April 2014 Abstract In 2009 Money Magazine listed Systems Engineer SE as the 1 job in America SE was not in the top 10 Best Jobs for the next 3 years on the same list Why is this Two key areas h ID: 781688
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A CompleteApproach to SystemsEngineeringBecky Reed, ESEPBill LaMarsh, Ph.D.Reed Integration, Inc.SEDC ConferenceApril 2014
Slide2AbstractIn 2009, Money Magazine® listed Systems Engineer (SE) as the #1 job in America. SE was not in the top 10 Best Jobs for the next 3 years on the same list. Why is this? Two key areas have contributed to the SE competency being removed from this list. First, SE has not been defined and promoted as a complete, holistic view of a system. This system of interest does not have to be a multi-year complex solution. It can be something simple where functional requirements and an architectural approach is needed. Too often, SEs have become associated with Information Technology (IT) solutions exclusively – the assumption is this arena is the only domain where “architectural” solutions are needed.
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Slide3About BeckyReed Integration, Inc. Coastal Virginia & DC RegionPresident and CEO
Expert Systems
Engineering Professional
(ESEP
),
INCOSE - 2010
Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), INCOSE - 2004
8(a), SDB, WOSB, EDWOSBTechnical and Management Services: SE, PM, Acquisition SE, Process ImprovementReed Learning Institute: PMP®/CSEP Prep, Professional Certificate Programs, Custom Training ProgramsPrevious LifeMORGAN Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL and Hampton Roads, VA Program Development Manager, Science & Engineering Programs Systems Eng & Integration WBS Manager, ISS microgravity research projectBWX Technologies, Inc., Lynchburg, VA & Livermore, CA Systems Engineering Manager, Separator Engineering Group, LLNL Lead Integration Engineer, medical isotope target manufacturing project Systems Engineer, Accelerator and Magnet Systems Division Boeing consultant/Computer Sciences Corporation, Huntsville, AL Information Systems Engineer for MSFC Propulsion Lab; PrISMS contract Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Huntsville, AL Lead Systems Engineer, Space Station Freedom Program
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Slide4About BillReed Integration, Inc. Director of the Reed Learning Institute:Project/Program Management
Fundamentals, Advanced Topics, PMP
®
Prep
Systems Engineering
Fundamentals, Life Cycle Processes, CSEP Prep
Leadership
Teambuilding, Technical ManagementSecurityCyber Systems, Security RequirementsAcquisitionPWS/SOW/SOO Development, Acquisition EngineeringPrevious Life IT Contractor at NASA Langley Research Center Hampton Roads, VA Project Manager supporting Information Technology (IT) solutions. Areas of support include web design, Systems Administration, Financial Systems, IT Security, and Architecture Design. Symantec Corporate Hampton Roads, Va. Lead Architect on PCAnywhere and other products.Page 4
Slide5Reed Integration has performed Systems Engineering process assessments for Federal and Commercial organizations. The assessments use the INCOSE Handbook as the best practice benchmark.Participation in many different Systems Engineering Groups.Assessments and relationships are demonstrating a few consistent gap areas.What we are seeingLet’s get back to the basics!
Slide6Project Planning
Project Assessment & Control
Decision Management
Risk Management
Measurement
Configuration Management
Information Management
Stakeholders Requirements DefinitionRequirements AnalysisArchitectural DesignImplementationTransitionIntegrationVerificationOperation
Disposal
Maintenance
Validation
Project Processes
Technical Processes
Project Portfolio Management
Infrastructure Management
Life Cycle Model Management
Human Resource Management
Quality Management
Acquisition
Supply
Organizational Project-Enabling Processes
Agreement Processes
Process Guidelines
INCOSE SE Handbook
v3.2.2
Chapter 1.3
System Life Cycle Processes Overview per ISO/IEC 15288
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Slide7What is a System??Per the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Handbook: An integrated set of elements that accomplish a defined objective. These elements include products (hardware, software, firmware), processes, people, information, techniques, facilities, services, and other support elements.
From Webster’s New Dictionary of the English Language
:
A group of units so combined as to form a whole and to operate in unison.
*Photo courtesy of NG Mission Systems
Slide8An integrated approach to engineering and managing a systemTakes all aspects of a system (sometimes a project) into consideration to ensure an integrated, quality product!Some aspects of a managing a system:Operational Scenarios / EnvironmentsRequirements / User NeedsArchitectureInterfacing systemsSafety Issues
What is Systems Engineering?
Slide9What is Systems Engineering? Define and understand the problem before you solve it!!!
Slide10Image of being a documentation/process career path.Often noted as an “IT Role”, vs. traditional engineering support.Difficult to quantify WHY SE processes are so important:Cost/Risk avoidance.Perceived as expensive.Standard processes get in the way.Viewpoint of “someone else’s responsibility”.SE Role/Function Variations
Slide11Most customers do not utilize Functional Analysis in technical processes.Incorrect Assumptions:Team already *knows* what the requirements are.Functional Analysis takes too long.True engineering uses hard requirements, not functional use case scenarios.Generally excluded from traditional engineering discipline courses.Consistent Gap Identified:Functional Analysis Rarely Used
Slide12Tailoring approach varies.Many Assumptions:Tailoring is good for large projects but not for small projects.Tailoring implies you know all the processes.Lack of understanding allows one to tailor out anything that is unknown.If there are no standard processes/ templates, how do we tailor?Difficult to determine what to tailor, so reuse previous processes and move on!Tailoring Process
Slide13Most companies/projects generate Lessons Learned.Few people ever use this information:Our project is different.That information is too old.They tailored out what I need.I cannot find the data I am looking for.Leads to … lots of rework/relearning!Historical Data
Slide14Projects rely heavily on SMEs.Research has shown:SMEs are usually expensive.Became experts based upon their specific application of knowledge (can be industry specific).Usually added when a project is in trouble.Reliance on Senior Expertise
Slide15What is Systems Engineering?Project Managers of Technical Project.Historically they are Chief Engineers/Lead Engineers.Engineers who are multidisciplinary.Also noticed:Limited training and/or career track for Systems Engineers.Excellent communication skills required.Inconsistency across industry/government with roles.Assessment Impressions
Slide16Everywhere!Systems Thinking/the SE framework applies to different organizations.Example: presented a this approach to an IT Security problem at a recent INCOSE conference – overwhelming agreement from the audience.SE is not just for large and complex problems!Where can SE Processes and Knowledge Be Applied?16
Slide17SE is a unique field.Assessment allows an organization to benchmark their SE solutions.Education/training is needed on applications and value!Systems Engineering allows for creative and innovative solutions.Need to start back at the basics and defining the system of interest, stakeholders, functions!Summary
Slide18Page 18Certifications8(a) through 2016
WOSB/EDWOSB
Small Disadvantaged Business
SWAM (Virginia)
PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)
Private On-Site Training
Customized course content
Delivered anywhere in US
Academic Partner Training
Old Dominion University
Florida Institute of Technology
Virginia Community College
System
Services
Acquisition Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering Office Setup / Support
Program / Project Management Office Setup / Support
Process Maturity
Assessments
Risk Processes
Development and Implementation
Staff Augmentation / Mentoring
PMI Certified Project Managers
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineers
Risk Managers
Analysts
Commercial:
Reed Integration, Inc.
Slide19Thank You!!Thanks for attending!Keep in touch:Becky Reed, ESEPPresident/CEOrreed@reedintegration.comOffice: 757-638-3238Cell: 757-338-3238Dr. Bill LaMarsh, PMP, CISSPDirector, Reed Learning Institute
blamarsh@reedintegration.com
Office:
757-541-8033
Cell:
757-810-5971
www.reedintegration.com