David Kitson
Software Engineering Institute
Publications by David Kitson
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An Initial Comparative Analysis of the CMMI Version 1.2 Development Constellation and the ISO 9000 Family
March 01, 2009 • Special Report
David KitsonRobert VickroyJohn Walz
A preliminary, high-level comparison of the CMMI Development constellation and the ISO 9001:2000 family of process improvement standards.
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The CMMI Product Suite and International Standards
July 28, 2006 • Presentation
David KitsonJeanie Kitson (No Affiliation)Pedro Sousa (Unknown Affiliation)
This presentation provides information on CMMI's synergy with other international standards, such as ISO/IEC 15504.
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The SCAMPI Appraisal Method: Top Ten Misperceptions
November 18, 2003 • Presentation
David Kitson
This presentation details tem common misperceptions about the SCAMPI appraisal method.
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A Family of SCAMPI Appraisal Methods
January 01, 2003 • Presentation
Will HayesDavid KitsonGene Miluk
This presentation provides an overview of the SCAMPI appraisal method.
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Standard CMMI Assessment Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI): Current Status and Plans
January 01, 2001 • Presentation
Donna K. DunawayRick Hefner (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)David Kitson
This presentation provides an overview of SCAMPI from 2001.
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An Analysis of SEI Software Process Assessment Results 1987-1991
July 01, 1992 • Technical Report
David KitsonSteve Masters
This report focuses on the results of SEI software process assessments conducted over a four year period beginning in 1987.
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A Comparison of U.S. and Japanese Software Process Maturity
December 01, 1991 • Technical Report
Watts S. HumphreyDavid KitsonJulia Gale
This 1991 report characterizes the software processes used by U.S. and Japanese software managers and practitioners.
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The Role of Assessment in Software Process Improvement
December 01, 1989 • Technical Report
David KitsonWatts S. Humphrey
This 1989 report discusses the role of assessment in improving an organization's software capabilities; specifically, the ability of the organization's projects to consistently meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
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The State of Software Engineering Practice: A Preliminary Report
February 01, 1989 • Technical Report
Watts S. HumphreyDavid KitsonTimothy Kasse
This 1989 report provides an overview of the process framework and assessment approach, describes assessment results obtained to date, and discusses implications of the current state of the practice for customers and suppliers of DoD software.
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Conducting SEI-Assisted Software Process Assessments
February 01, 1989 • Technical Report
Timothy G. OlsonWatts S. HumphreyDavid Kitson
This report describes software process assessment as it is performed in organizations with the assistance of the SEI.
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Preliminary Report on Conducting SEI-Assisted Assessments of Software Engineering
July 01, 1987 • Technical Report
Watts S. HumphreyDavid Kitson
This 1987 report provides guidance on creating the proper environment for a meaningful assessment and prescribes effective use of the assessment instrument.
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