Date: 2009-11-26 Category: Events
Improving the Software Process
Thursday 3 December 2009
6.30pm - 8.30pm Doors open at 6pm
Robert Recorde Room, Faraday Building
Swansea University, SA2 8PP
Guest Speaker: Richard Sheppard, Draig Technology Ltd
For our final event in the ITWales programme for 2009, we welcome guest speaker Richard Sheppard from Draig Technology Ltd, to outline ways to improve your software process to ensure that your software outputs are commercially viable.
Richard will discuss the importance of having your software development processes clearly defined, based upon the essential building blocks - from requirements management and technical architecture/design decisions, to software configuration management and deployment choices.
Key topics that will be covered:
- The Software Business - as a service and/or as a product?
- The challenges in delivering software in a competitive commercial environment
- What is good software?
- What do you need to get right?
- Methodology of the Month
- Successful software - methodology or process?
- Proven and usable process models in the real world.
- What is process improvement and how do you find the right balance?
Following the presentation there will be a festive buffet and opportunity for some valuable networking. This event is FREE to attend, however advance booking is required.
