Jack R. Ferguson
Software Engineering Institute
Publications by Jack R. Ferguson
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CMMI SCAMPI Distilled: Appraisals for Process Improvement
March 02, 2005 • Book
Dennis M. AhernJim ArmstrongAaron Clouse
This book outlines the role of appraisals as part of a comprehensive approach to process improvement, demonstrating how SCAMPI integrates with other models and methods.
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Interpreting SCAMPI for a People CMM Appraisal at Tata Consultancy Services
February 01, 2005 • Special Report
Ron RadiceWilliam E. HefleyBill Curtis (CAST Research Labs)
This 2005 report includes the draft interpretation guide used for four mini-appraisal pilots and the final enterprise-wide Class A appraisal at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
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Model - Appraisal Method Interactions
November 17, 2004 • Presentation
Jack R. FergusonMichael D. Konrad
This presentation was delivered by Jack Ferguson and Mike Konrad of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in November 2004.
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The SCAMPI Appraisal Method: Top Ten Myths (2004 Edition)
November 17, 2004 • Presentation
Jack R. Ferguson
This presentation on the top ten myths of the SCAMPI appraisal method was delivered by Jack Ferguson of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in November 2004.
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SCAMPI B&C Tutorial: SEPG 2004
March 25, 2004 • Presentation
Jack R. FergusonWill HayesGene Miluk
This presentation is an overview of the SCAMPI B and SCAMPI C appraisal methods.
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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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Software Acquisition Process Maturity Questionnaire
August 01, 1997 • Special Report
Jack R. FergusonJack CooperMichael Falat
This 1997 report contains a software acquisition process maturity questionnaire, intended for those interested in learning about and performing software acquisition process appraisals.
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Software Acquisition Capability Maturity Model Pilot Appraisal Report, Version 1.0
December 01, 1996 • Special Report
Jack R. FergusonLawrence G. JonesJan Philpot
This 1996 report summarizes five pilot appraisals performed from the third quarter of 1995 through the first quarter of 1996 using the Software Acquisition Capability Maturity Model (SA-CMM).
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Software Acquisition Capability Maturity Model
December 01, 1996 • Technical Report
Jack R. FergusonJack CooperMichael Falat
This 1996 version of the SA-CMM incorporates the results of lessons learned from the use of Version 1.0.
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Software Acquisition: A Comparison of DoD and Commercial Practices
October 01, 1994 • Special Report
Jack R. FergusonMichael E. DeRiso
This 1994 report compares best commercial practice with Department of Defense (DoD) processes for acquiring software and recommends some steps that can be taken to streamline DoD software acquisitions to minimize overall life-cycle costs.
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