Alfred Schenker
Software Engineering Institute
Publications by Alfred Schenker
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You Can’t Wait for ROI for MBSE and Model-Based Analysis
June 01, 2023 • Presentation
Alfred SchenkerJerome Hugues
This presentation discusses an alternative approach to ROI for justifying the cost of building architectural models of embedded computing resources for cyber-physical systems.
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You Can’t Wait for ROI to Justify Model-Based Design and Analysis for Cyber Physical Systems’ Embedded Computing Resources
June 01, 2023 • Conference Paper
Alfred SchenkerJerome Hugues
This paper proposes an alternative approach to ROI for justifying the cost of building architectural models of embedded computing resources for cyber-physical systems.
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A Strategy for Component Product Lines: Report 1: Scoping, Objectives, and Rationale
December 08, 2022 • Special Report
Sholom G. CohenJohn J. HudakJohn McGregor
This report establishes a Component Product Line Strategy to address problems in systematically reusing and integrating components built to conform to component specification models.
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Digital Engineering Effectiveness for Cyber-Physical Systems
May 19, 2022 • Presentation
Alfred SchenkerWilliam Richard NicholsTyler Smith (Adventium Labs, Inc.)
This presentation explores the reluctance of developers of cyber-physical systems to embrace digital engineering (DE), how DE methods should be tailored to achieve their stakeholders' goals, and how to measure the effectiveness of DE-enabled workflows.
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Digital Engineering Effectiveness
May 19, 2022 • White Paper
Alfred SchenkerTyler Smith (Adventium Labs, Inc.)William Richard Nichols
This paper explores the reluctance of developers of cyber-physical systems to embrace digital engineering (DE), how DE methods should be tailored to achieve their stakeholders' goals, and how to measure the effectiveness of DE-enabled workflows.
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Acquisition Disasters? Ideas For Reducing Acquisition Risk
March 03, 2022 • Webinar
Alfred SchenkerLinda Parker Gates
In this webcast, Fred Schenker and Linda Parker Gates discuss the status quo, alternative approaches, and how the community of Cyber Physical System acquirers and suppliers can improve.
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Using Value Engineering to Propel Cyber-Physical Systems Acquisition
May 26, 2021 • Video
Nickolas GuertinAlfred Schenker
This video was part of the 18th annual Acquisition Research Symposium, hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School in May 2021.
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Using Value Engineering to Propel Cyber-Physical Systems Acquisition
May 14, 2021 • Conference Paper
Alfred SchenkerNickolas Guertin
This paper was initially presented at the 18th annual Acquisition Research Symposium, hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School in May 2021.
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Replacing Promises with Data: A Structured Way to Assess Software Health
March 23, 2017 • Presentation
Karen LaFond (U.S. Army)Alfred SchenkerRobert W. Stoddard
Acquisition programs need a structured approach to evaluating the health of contractors' software projects. This presentation describes the Army Ground Combat Systems program's efforts in this area.
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So Much Money for So Little Capability: The Reality of Sustaining DoD Software Systems
March 23, 2017 • Presentation
David SchneiderAlfred SchenkerGrady Campbell
This presentation identifies and explains some of the most significant factors that affect long-term software sustainment.
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Update 2016: Considerations for Using Agile in DoD Acquisition
December 14, 2016 • Technical Note
Suzanne MillerDan Ward (Dan Ward Consulting)Mary Ann Lapham
This report updates a 2010 technical note, addressing developments in commercial Agile practices as well as the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition environment.
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Agile Methods: Selected DoD Management and Acquisition Concerns
October 01, 2011 • Technical Note
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Garcia-MillerLorraine Adams
This technical note addresses some of the key issues that either must be understood to ease the adoption of Agile or are seen as potential barriers to adoption of Agile in the DoD acquisition context.
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Considerations for Using Agile in DoD Acquisition
April 01, 2010 • Technical Note
Mary Ann LaphamRay C. WilliamsCharles (Bud) Hammons
This 2010 report explores the questions: Can Agile be used in the DoD environment? If so, how?
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Project Management by Functional Capability
March 01, 2008 • Presentation
Alfred SchenkerBill Jacobs (Computer Systems Center, Inc.)
This presentation was delivered in March 2008 by Fred Schenker of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and Bill Jacobs of Computer Systems Center, Inc.
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Working with Small Manufacturing Enterprises: An Analysis of TIDE
February 01, 2004 • Technical Report
Len EstrinWilliam AndersonJoseph P. Elm
This 2004 paper documents some of the challenges and risks facing programs or organizations trying to help small manufacturing enterprises (SMEs).
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