Suzanne Miller
Software Engineering Institute
Suzanne Miller is a principal researcher at the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University in the Continuous Deployment of Capability Directorate. Miller actively supports multiple large DoD cyber-physical programs in their Agile/Lean adoption efforts, in addition to designing and teaching Agile courses and workshops tuned to government settings. Miller has worked in a wide variety of research and transition efforts at the SEI since 1993, with a three year “sabbatical” working as the deployments manager for aimware, Incorporated’s U.S. customers, focusing on using technology to support organizational improvement. Miller spent the 12 years prior to joining SEI in multiple roles at Lockheed Missile and Space Co.
Publications by Suzanne Miller
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Collaboration Conversation on Scalable Assurance of Safety-Critical Systems
November 07, 2021 • Presentation
Sholom G. CohenJerome HuguesSam Procter
Learn how the SEI's Assuring Cyber-Physical Systems team working on model-based techniques to better describe, analyze, and assure systems.
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Agile Strategic Planning: Concepts and Methods for Success
September 09, 2021 • Podcast
Linda Parker GatesSuzanne Miller
Linda Parker Gates, initiative lead, Software Acquisition Pathways, and Suzanne Miller, principal researcher in the SEI's Software Solutions Division, discuss the principles of Agile strategic planning and methods for success.
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CMU SEI Agile Virtual Schoolhouse
December 15, 2020 • Video
Suzanne MillerWill Hayes
This presentation provides a primer on a virtual training channel for Agile use in government settings.
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Modernization for Rapid Delivery of Enhanced Capability/Reduction of Sustainment Cost
December 15, 2020 • Video
Suzanne Miller
This panel discussion was part of the 2020 Research Review.
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Agile Virtual Schoolhouse
November 04, 2020 • Presentation
Suzanne MillerWill Hayes
This presentation provides a primer on a virtual training channel for Agile use in government settings.
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Agile in Government: Go for Insight, Not Just Oversight
July 16, 2020 • Webinar
Suzanne Miller
This webcast provided practical insights into how a Government Program Office can productively engage with a contractor using Agile and Lean methods.
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Agile in Government: Go for Insight, Not Just Oversight
July 14, 2020 • Presentation
Suzanne Miller
This webcast provides practical insights into how a Government Program Office can productively engage with a contractor using Agile and Lean methods.
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Guide to Implementing DevSecOps for a System of Systems in Highly Regulated Environments
April 08, 2020 • Technical Report
Jose A. MoralesRichard TurnerSuzanne Miller
This Technical Report provides guidance to projects interested in implementing DevSecOps (DSO) in defense or other highly regulated environments, including those involving systems of systems.
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Human Factors in Software Engineering
November 12, 2019 • Podcast
Andrew O. MellingerSuzanne MillerHasan Yasar
Andrew Mellinger, Suzanne Miller, and Hasan Yasar discuss the human factors that impact software engineering, from the communication tools they use to the environments where they work.
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Agile Pitfall in Acquisition: The Bottom of the V
October 11, 2019 • Video
Suzanne Miller
Suzanne Miller explains a pitfall that can occur during Agile implementation within complex, embedded systems and introduces a mindset to help reap the benefits of Agile and lean approaches throughout complex systems development.
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Women in Software and Cybersecurity: Suzanne Miller
August 22, 2019 • Podcast
Suzanne Miller
SEI principal researcher Suzanne Miller discusses the path that led to her present-day career and the challenges and mentors that she encountered along the way.
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What Makes a Good Software Architect (2019 Edition)?
April 04, 2019 • Webinar
John KleinIpek OzkayaFelix Bachmann
The architect's role continues to evolve; in this webcast we revisited the question in the context of today's role and responsibilities.
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Why Can’t All Contractors Do Agile the Same Way?
February 11, 2019 • Video
Suzanne Miller
Suzanne Miller discusses why the use of Agile methods can vary so much from one contractor to another.
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4 RFP Elements to Include for Contracting for Agile Development
October 26, 2018 • Video
Suzanne Miller
Watch SuZ Miller discuss four things for government acquisition agents to include or watch for as they prepare a request for proposal that will attract bidders who work using Agile and lean principles.
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SEI Cyber Minute: Interruption Costs
June 14, 2018 • Video
Suzanne Miller
Watch SuZ Miller in this SEI Cyber Minute as she discusses "Interruption Costs" in the development process.
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Five Keys to Effective Agile Test Automation for Government Programs
August 25, 2017 • Webinar
Robert V. BinderSuzanne Miller
In this discussion-focused webinar, Bob Binder and SuZ Miller will discuss 5 key questions that government organizations contemplating embarking on adopting automated test techniques and tools in an Agile environment are likely to have.
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Practical Considerations in Adopting Agile/Lean in Government Settings
July 19, 2017 • Webinar
Suzanne MillerEileen Wrubel
This webinar summarizes much of what the SEI has learned in its eight years of researching and facilitating adoption of Agile and Lean methods in software-reliant systems in government.
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A Tale of Two (Agile) Programs
March 23, 2017 • Presentation
Suzanne MillerWill Hayes
The SEI has worked with several government programs that are adopting Agile and Lean engineering approaches. In this presentation, we provide insights into two distinct patterns of adoption that we have seen in our work.
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Agile in Government: A Research Agenda for Agile Software Development
March 23, 2017 • Presentation
Will HayesSuzanne MillerEileen Wrubel
The SEI team working with Agile in government has built a rich narrative of Agile implementation experiences and now works with an extensive network of collaborators on fundamental research questions that dive deep into cause-and-effect mechanisms.
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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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Scaling Agile Methods for Department of Defense Programs
December 13, 2016 • Technical Note
Will HayesMary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
This report discusses methods for scaling Agile processes to larger software development programs in the Department of Defense.
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Agile Development in Government: Myths, Monsters, and Fables
September 21, 2016 • White Paper
David J. CarneySuzanne MillerMary Ann Lapham
This volume is a reflection on attitudes toward Agile software development now current in the government workplace.
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Agile in Government Poster (SEI 2015 Research Review)
October 22, 2015 • Poster
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
Describes challenges and SEI work in aligning Agile practices with governmen requirements
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Agile in Government: Validating Success Enablers and Inhibitors
October 16, 2015 • Presentation
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
Describes recent developments in a project to provide DoD and government agencies with actionable Agile guidance within the constraints of DoDI 5000.02
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Twelfth Principle
March 26, 2015 • Podcast
Suzanne MillerMary Ann Lapham
In this episode, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham explore the application of the 12th Agile principle in the Department of Defense.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Eleventh Principle
February 26, 2015 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, the tenth in a series by Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham exploring the application of Agile principles in the Department of Defense, the two researchers discuss the application of the eleventh principle:
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Tenth Principle
February 12, 2015 • Podcast
Suzanne MillerMary Ann Lapham
In this podcast, part of an ongoing series, Mary Ann Lapham and Suzanne Miller discuss the application of the tenth Agile principle: Simplicity—the art of maximizing the amount of work done done—is essential.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Ninth Principle
January 16, 2015 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
In this episode, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham discuss the application of the ninth Agile principle, "Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances Agile."
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Tactical Cloudlets
December 04, 2014 • Podcast
Grace LewisSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Grace Lewis discusses five approaches that her team developed and tested for using tactical cloudlets as a strategy for providing infrastructure to support computation offload and data staging at the tactical edge.
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Agile Software Teams and How They Engage with Systems Engineering on DoD Acquisition Programs
November 27, 2014 • Podcast
Eileen WrubelSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Eileen Wrubel and Suzanne Miller discuss issues with Agile software teams engaging systems engineering functions in developing and acquiring software-reliant systems.
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Coding with AADL
November 13, 2014 • Podcast
Julien DelangeSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Julien Delange summarizes different perspectives on research related to code generation from software architecture models.
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The State of Agile
October 30, 2014 • Podcast
Alistair CockburnSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Alistair Cockburn, an Agile pioneer and one of the original signers of the Agile Manifesto, and SEI principal researcher Suzanne Miller discuss the current state of Agile adoption.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Eighth Principle
October 09, 2014 • Podcast
Suzanne MillerMary Ann Lapham
In this episode, the eighth in a series exploring Agile principles across the DoD, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham discuss the eighth Agile principle.
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Agile Metrics
September 25, 2014 • Podcast
Will HayesSuzanne Miller
In this podcast Will Hayes and Suzanne Miller discuss research intended to aid U. S. Department of Defense acquisition professionals in the use of Agile software development methods.
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Four Principles for Engineering Scalable, Big Data Systems
September 11, 2014 • Podcast
Ian GortonSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Ian Gorton describes four general principles that hold for any scalable, big data system.
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HTML5 for Mobile Apps at the Edge
August 14, 2014 • Podcast
Grace LewisSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Grace Lewis discusses research that explores the feasibility of using HTML5 for developing mobile applications, for "edge" environments where resources and connectivity are uncertain, such as in the battlefield.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Seventh Principle
July 24, 2014 • Podcast
Suzanne MillerMary Ann Lapham
In this podcast, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham explore the application of the seventh Agile principle in the Department of Defense, working software is the primary measure of progress.
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AADL and Edgewater
July 10, 2014 • Podcast
Serban Gheorghe (Edgewater Computer Systems, Inc.)Peter H. FeilerSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Peter Feiler and Serban Gheorghe of Edgewater discuss their work on the Architecture Analysis and Design Language.
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Agile Software Teams: How They Engage with Systems Engineering on DoD Acquisition Programs
July 01, 2014 • Technical Note
Eileen WrubelSuzanne MillerMary Ann Lapham
This technical note addresses issues with Agile software teams engaging systems engineering functions in developing and acquiring software-reliant systems.
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Security and Wireless Emergency Alerts
June 26, 2014 • Podcast
Christopher AlbertsCarol WoodySuzanne Miller
In this podcast Carol Woody and Christopher Alberts discuss guidelines that they developed to ensure that the WEA service remains robust and resilient against cyber attacks.
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Safety and Behavior Specification Using the Architecture Analysis and Design Language
June 12, 2014 • Podcast
Julien DelangeSuzanne Miller
Julien Delange discusses two extensions to the Architecture Analysis and Design Language: the behavior annex and the error-model annex.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Sixth Principle
May 29, 2014 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham discuss the application of the sixth Agile principle in the Department of Defense.
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Using Quality Attributes to Improve Acquisition
May 15, 2014 • Podcast
Patrick PlaceSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Patrick Place describes research aimed at determining how acquisition quality attributes can be expressed and used to facilitate alignment among the software architecture and acquisition strategy.
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Best Practices for Trust in the Wireless Emergency Alerts Service
April 29, 2014 • Podcast
Robert EllisonCarol WoodySuzanne Miller
In this podcast, CERT researchers Robert Ellison and Carol Woody discuss research aimed at increasing alert originators' trust in the WEA service and the public's trust in the alerts that they receive.
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Potential Use of Agile Methods in Selected DoD Acquisitions: Requirements Development and Management
April 29, 2014 • Technical Note
Kenneth NidifferSuzanne MillerDavid J. Carney
This report explores issues that practitioners in the field who are actively adopting Agile methods have identified in our interviews about their experience in defining and managing requirements.
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The Readiness & Fit Analysis: Is Your Organization Ready for Agile?
April 28, 2014 • White Paper
Suzanne Miller
This paper summarizes the Readiness & Fit Analysis and describes its extension to support risk identification for organizations that are adopting agile methods.
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Three Variations on the V Model for System and Software Testing
April 10, 2014 • Podcast
Don FiresmithSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Don Firesmith presents three variations on the V model of software or system development.
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Adapting the PSP to Incorporate Verified Design by Contract
March 27, 2014 • Podcast
William NicholsSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Bill Nichols discusses a proposal for integrating the Verified Design by Contract method into PSP to reduce the number of defects present at the unit-esting phase, while preserving or improving productivity.
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AADL and Aerospace
March 13, 2014 • Podcast
Myron Hecht (The Aerospace Corporation)Peter FeilerSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Peter Feiler and Myron Hecht discuss the use of AADL by the Aerospace Corporation.
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Assuring Open Source Software
February 27, 2014 • Podcast
Kathryn Ambrose-SerenoNaomi AndersonSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Kate Ambrose Sereno and Naomi Anderson discuss research aimed at developing adoptable, evidence-based, data-driven approaches to evaluating (open source) software.
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Security Pattern Assurance through Roundtrip Engineering
February 13, 2014 • Podcast
Rick KazmanSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Rick Kazman discusses these challenges and a solution he has developed for achieving system security qualities through use of patterns.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Fifth Principle
January 30, 2014 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
In this episode, the fifth in a series, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham discuss the application of the fifth principle, Build projects around motivated individuals.
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Agile Metrics: Progress Monitoring of Agile Contractors
January 27, 2014 • Technical Note
Will HayesSuzanne MillerMary Ann Lapham
This technical note offers a reference for those working to oversee software development on the acquisition of major systems from developers using Agile methods.
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Software Assurance Cases
January 16, 2014 • Podcast
Charles (Chuck) WeinstockSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Charles Weinstock introduces assurance cases and how they can be used to assure safety, security, and reliability.
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From Process to Performance-Based Improvement
December 12, 2013 • Podcast
Timothy A. ChickGene MilukSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Tim Chick and Gene Miluk discuss methodology and outputs of the Checkpoint Diagnostic, a tool that provides organizations with actionable performance related information and analysis closely linked to business value.
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An Approach to Managing the Software Engineering Challenges of Big Data
November 27, 2013 • Podcast
Ian GortonJohn KleinSuzanne Miller
In this episode, Ian Gorton and John Klein discuss big data and the challenges it presents for software engineers. With help from fellow SEI researchers, the two have developed a lightweight risk reduction approach to help software engineers manage the ch
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Situational Awareness Mashups
November 14, 2013 • Podcast
Soumya SimantaSuzanne Miller
In this podcast Soumya Simanta describes research aimed at creating a software prototype that allows warfighters and first responders to rapidly integrate or mash geo-tagged situational awareness data from multiple remote data sources.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Fourth Principle
October 31, 2013 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
In this episode, the fourth in a series about the application of agile principles in the DOD, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham discuss the application of the fourth principle, "Business people and developers must work together daily."
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Architecting Systems of the Future
October 17, 2013 • Podcast
Eric WernerSuzanne Miller
In this episode, Eric Werner discusses research that he and several of his colleagues are conducting to help software developers create systems for the many-core central processing units in massively parallel computing environments.
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Parallel Worlds: Agile and Waterfall Differences and Similarities
October 01, 2013 • Technical Note
Steve PalmquistMary Ann LaphamSuzanne Garcia-Miller
This report helps readers understand Agile. The report assembles terms and concepts from both the traditional world of waterfall-based development and the Agile environment to show the many similarities and differences.
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Acquisition Archetypes
September 26, 2013 • Podcast
William NovakSuzanne Miller
In this episode, Bill Novak talks about his work with acquisition archetypes and how they can be used to help government programs avoid problems in software development and systems acquisition.
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Human-in-the-Loop Autonomy
September 12, 2013 • Podcast
James EdmonsonSuzanne Garcia-Miller
In this episode, James Edmondson discusses his research on autonomous systems, specifically robotic systems and autonomous systems for robotic systems.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Third Principle
August 15, 2013 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Garcia-Miller
A discussion of the application of the third Agile principle, "Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter timescale."
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Application Virtualization as a Strategy for Cyber Foraging
July 25, 2013 • Podcast
Grace LewisSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, researcher Grace Lewis discusses application virtualization as a more lightweight alternative to VM synthesis for cloudlet provisioning.
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Common Testing Problems: Pitfalls to Prevent and Mitigate
July 11, 2013 • Podcast
Donald FiresmithSuzanne Miller
Don Firesmith discusses problems that occur during testing as well as a framework that lists potential symptoms by which each can be recognized, potential negative consequences, and potential causes, and makes recommendations for preventing them.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: Second Principle
June 13, 2013 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
In this episode, SEI researchers discuss the application of the second Agile rinciple, “Welcome changing requirements, even late in development.
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The Business Case for Systems Engineering
May 09, 2013 • Podcast
Joseph ElmSuzanne Miller
Joe Elm discusses the results of a recent technical report, which establishes clear links between the application of systems engineering (SE) best practices to projects and programs and the performance of those projects and programs.
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Applying Agile in the DoD: First Principle
April 18, 2013 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
In this episode, Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham discuss the application of the first Agile principle, "Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software."
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The State of the Practice of Cyber Intelligence
March 07, 2013 • Podcast
Jay McAllisterTroy TownsendSuzanne Miller
In this podcast, Troy Townsend and Jay McAllister discuss their findings on the state of the practice of cyber intelligence.
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Technology Readiness Assessments
February 21, 2013 • Podcast
Michael BandorSuzanne Miller
Michael Bandor discusses technology readiness assessments, which the DoD defines as a formal, systematic, metrics-based process and accompanying report that assess the maturity of critical hardware and software technologies to be used in systems.
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Agile Acquisition
September 04, 2012 • Podcast
Mary Ann LaphamSuzanne Miller
This podcast explores the SEI's research and work to assist the DoD in Agile acquisition.
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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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Beyond Technology Readiness Levels for Software: U.S. Army Workshop Report
December 01, 2010 • Technical Report
Stephen Blanchette, Jr.Cecilia AlbertSuzanne Garcia-Miller
This report synthesizes presentations, discussions, and outcomes from the "Beyond Technology Readiness Levels for Software" workshop from August 2010.
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Status of Ongoing Work in Software TRAs/TRLs
April 29, 2010 • Presentation
Michael S. BandorSuzanne Garcia-Miller
In this 2010 presentation, Michael Bandor and Suzanne Garcia-Miller focus on software issues and shortfalls observed during the DoD Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) processes.
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Generalized Criteria and Evaluation Method for Center of Excellence: A Preliminary Report
December 01, 2009 • Technical Note
William Craig (AMRDEC SED)Matt FisherSuzanne Garcia-Miller
Criteria and standards to certify an organization as a COE are presented in this Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute preliminary report.
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Organizational Implications of Systems of Systems
October 01, 2009 • Presentation
Lisa BrownswordSuzanne Garcia-MillerPatrick Kirwan
The is a tutorial presentation on systems of systems and their organizational implications, including effects on governance and reward structures. Replete with examples.
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Limits to the Use of the Zachman Framework in Developing and Evolving Architectures for Complex Systems of Systems (SATURN 2009)
May 06, 2009 • Presentation
Philip J. BoxerSuzanne Garcia-Miller
Presentation given at SATURN 2009, which took place in Pittsburgh, PA on May 4-7, 2009.
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Beyond IPPD: Distributed Collaboration in a Systems-of-Systems (SoS) Context
June 13, 2008 • Presentation
Urs AndelfingerSuzanne Garcia-Miller
Urs Andelfinger and Suzanne Garcia-Miller look at the possible implications of issues stemming from complex system of systems for IPPD content in CMMI V. 1.2 (2008 presentation).
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SoS Navigator 2.0: A Context-Based Approach to System-of-Systems Challenges
June 01, 2008 • Technical Note
Philip J. BoxerDavid J. CarneySuzanne Garcia-Miller
This report introduces the fundamental concepts, processes, and techniques of the SoS Navigator approach. It also presents case studies that show the use of SoS Navigator in healthcare, military, and civilian government systems-of-systems contexts.
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Prototype for a Field Guide for Improving Processes in Small Settings
March 01, 2008 • User's Guide
Suzanne GarciaCaroline GraettingerChris Carmody
This document was developed to help organizations in small settings pursue process improvement.
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Results of SEI Independent Research and Development Projects (FY 2006)
July 01, 2007 • Technical Report
Christopher J. AlbertsEileen C. ForresterSuzanne Garcia-Miller
This report describes the IRAD projects that were conducted during fiscal year 2006 (October 2005 through September 2006).
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Survival in a Systems of Systems World
June 01, 2007 • Presentation
Lisa BrownswordSuzanne Garcia-Miller
Presented: June 2007
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CMMI Survival: Principles to Adhere to on Your CMMI Journey
October 31, 2006 • Presentation
Suzanne Garcia-MillerRichard Turner
This presentation provides principles to guide CMMI adoption in various organizations and settings.
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CMMI Survival Guide: Just Enough Process Improvement
October 20, 2006 • Book
Suzanne Garcia-MillerRichard Turner
This book is a guide to making the most out of a successful CMMI implementation, with real examples provided to help you navigate around potential pitfalls and other dangers.
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Proceedings of the First International Research Workshop for Process Improvement in Small Settings, 2005
January 01, 2006 • Special Report
Suzanne Garcia-MillerCaroline P. GraettingerKeith Kost
This 2006 report includes papers from the Proceedings of the First International Research Workshop for Process Improvement in Small Settings workshop, and presents conclusions and next steps for process improvement in small settings.
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Lessons Learned from Adopting CMMI in Small Organizations
March 11, 2005 • Presentation
Suzanne Garcia-Miller
This presentation provides a case study of CMMI adoption within a small organization, along with general guidance for CMMI adoption in small businesses.
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Thoughts on Applying CMMI in Small Settings
January 03, 2005 • Presentation
Suzanne Garcia-Miller
This presentation provides an overview of CMMI adoption in small settings, and gives a case study of one such adoption.
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Standard Systems Group (SSG) Technology Adoption Planning Workshop
April 01, 2004 • Special Report
Suzanne Garcia-MillerLorraine Nemeth-AdamsJan Vargas
This 2004 report presents the results of the SSG Technology Adoption Planning Workshop, which was held in October 2003 in Alabama.
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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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SEI Independent Research and Development Projects (FY 2003)
September 01, 2003 • Technical Report
Felix BachmannSven DietrichPeter H. Feiler
This report describes the IR&D projects that were conducted during fiscal year 2003 (October 2002 through September 2003).
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Overcoming Barriers to Technology Adoption in Small Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs)
June 01, 2003 • Technical Report
Len EstrinJohn T. ForemanSuzanne Garcia-Miller
This 2003 report summarizes technology demonstrations, workforce development activities, and technology development efforts of the SEI's TIDE Program.
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TRL Corollaries for Practice-Based Technologies
January 28, 2003 • Presentation
Jack R. FergusonSuzanne Garcia-MillerCaroline P. Graettinger
This presentation was delivered in January 2003.
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Back to the Future: Leveraging Your SW-CMM Investment to Support Transition to CMMI
January 01, 2003 • Presentation
Suzanne Garcia-Miller
Presentation by Suzanne Garcia (SEI) which discusses how businesses can leverage their SW-CMM investment to help them transition to CMMI (January 2003).
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Using the Technology Readiness Levels Scale to Support Technology Management in the DoD's ATD/STO Environments (A Findings and Recommendations Report Conducted for Army CECOM)
September 01, 2002 • Special Report
Caroline P. GraettingerSuzanne Garcia-MillerJeannine Siviy
This report describes the results of the SEI study of the feasibility of (a) using TRLs in STO technology screening, (b) developing or acquiring a TRL tool, and (c) implementing a TRL tool.
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Are You Prepared for CMMI?
March 01, 2002 • Presentation
Suzanne Garcia-MillerMargaret Glover
This presentation provides information on the transition from the Software CMM to CMMI.
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A Description of the Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model Appraisal Method Version 1.1
February 01, 1996 • Handbook
Dorothy KuhnCurtis WellsJames Armitage
This 1996 document summarizes the elements of the SE-CMM SAM, a method for using the SE-CMM to benchmark the process capability of an organization's systems engineering function.
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A Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model, Version 1.0
December 01, 1994 • Handbook
Roger BateAl ReichnerSuzanne Garcia-Miller
The Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model (SE-CMM) describes the essential elements of an organization's systems engineering process that must exist to ensure good systems engineering.
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Key Practices of the Capability Maturity Model Version 1.1
February 01, 1993 • Technical Report
Mark C. PaulkCharlie WeberSuzanne Garcia-Miller
This 1993 document provides key practices that correspond to each maturity level of the CMM and information on how to interpret the key practices.
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