INCOSE CANADA CHAPTER PRESENTS
Modern Challenges in Systems Engineering
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INCOSE Canada 2015 Proceedings
Modern Challenges in Systems Engineering
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Mr. Denis Bertrand, INCOSE Canada 2015 Event Chairman |
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donald Gelosh, Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
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Dr. Barclay Brown, IBM and INCOSE Director for the Americas |
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Mr. Mark Jennings, DND |
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Mr. John Brennan, CAE |
Track 1 Accelerated Learning (Click on title to view proceedings) |
Track 2 SE Modeling (Click on title to view proceedings) |
Track 3 System Life Cycle Best Practices (Click on title to view proceedings) |
Track 4 Analyzing Complexity (Click on title to view proceedings) |
Workforce, Accelerated Learning Dr. Donald Gelosh, WPI |
Model Based Systems/Software Engineering Mr. Ronald Houde, CMC Electronics |
Writing Better Requirements Mr. David Morris, DND |
SE techniques on smaller projects Dr. Claude Laporte, ETS |
Developing System Engineers a Practitioners Perspective Mr. Greg Donald, GD Mission Systems International |
UAV Modelling with SysML Requirements Modelling in the Development and Design of UAV Control Solutions. Mr. Mike Meakin, Thales Canada |
Techniques to analyze organizational complexity using the Lego Analysis Methodology Ms. Christina Comeau, Lansdowne Technologies |
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Mr. Denis Bertrand, INCOSE Canada 2015 Event Chairman |
Speaker Biographies and Talk Abstracts
Dr. Don Gelosh, Director of Systems Engineering Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Dr. Don Gelosh is the Director of Systems Engineering Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He is responsible for growing and developing the various Systems Engineering programs delivered through WPI’s Corporate and Professional Education department.
Dr. Gelosh has over 39 years of systems engineering experience from the US Air Force, government, industry, and academia. Before WPI, Dr. Gelosh was Deputy Director for Workforce Development, working for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering at the Pentagon.
In previous assignments, he was lead systems engineer for communications and payload integration on NASA’s Vehicle Integration and Test Team supporting the Space Shuttle, he taught Electrical and Computer Engineering at the USAF Academy, he served as Deputy Department Head for Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology and was Dean of Learning and Technology at the National Defense University.
Dr. Gelosh received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s Degree in Computer System Design from the University of Houston at Clear Lake, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University. He holds an INCOSE CSEP-Acquisition certification and is Defense Acquisition Corps Level III certified in Systems Engineering.
Presentation Abstract (morning): Professional Development of 21st Century Systems Engineers & Workforce: Accelerated Learning
In order to be effective and provide value, today’s professional development programs must be forward leaning and they must address the question of: “What do systems engineers need to learn today so they can be ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges?” To help address this issue, Dr. Don Gelosh will present his vision for how we can provide systems engineers with the critical knowledge, skills and abilities to tackle future 21st Century challenges. Don will begin by looking at future technology trends and exploring how those trends will impact the future of systems engineering. Based on those trends and challenges, Don will describe the critical skills that systems engineers need to acquire today through professional development opportunities. Don will also briefly describe what the INCOSE Systems Engineering Vision 2025 and the new Handbook Version 4.0 mean for future systems engineers.
Presentation Abstract (afternoon):
In today’s complex and highly competitive world, systems engineers are constantly being tasked to do more with less, squeeze out cost, maintain or shorten schedules and increase performance factors across the life cycles of their systems. Due to the impending exit of baby boomers from the workplace, systems engineers are also being asked to assume leadership roles earlier in their careers. In order to meet these demands, systems engineers have to be well trained, educated and prepared to take on these challenges. However, there is growing concern in the community that the usual education and training programs take too long and do not provide the knowledge, skills and abilities that are really needed. In this presentation, Dr. Don Gelosh will take a look at how we can accelerate the right kinds of learning for our systems engineers. He will explore the concepts of cycles of learning, scar tissue, and just-in-time vs. just-in-case learning. He will also briefly look at initiatives such as the INCOSE Professional Development Initiative, Competency Framework and the Systems Engineering and Research Center’s Experience Accelerator and Helix studies.
Dr. Don Gelosh is the Director of Systems Engineering Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He is responsible for growing and developing the various Systems Engineering programs delivered through WPI’s Corporate and Professional Education department.
Dr. Gelosh has over 39 years of systems engineering experience from the US Air Force, government, industry, and academia. Before WPI, Dr. Gelosh was Deputy Director for Workforce Development, working for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering at the Pentagon.
In previous assignments, he was lead systems engineer for communications and payload integration on NASA’s Vehicle Integration and Test Team supporting the Space Shuttle, he taught Electrical and Computer Engineering at the USAF Academy, he served as Deputy Department Head for Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology and was Dean of Learning and Technology at the National Defense University.
Dr. Gelosh received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s Degree in Computer System Design from the University of Houston at Clear Lake, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University. He holds an INCOSE CSEP-Acquisition certification and is Defense Acquisition Corps Level III certified in Systems Engineering.
Presentation Abstract (morning): Professional Development of 21st Century Systems Engineers & Workforce: Accelerated Learning
In order to be effective and provide value, today’s professional development programs must be forward leaning and they must address the question of: “What do systems engineers need to learn today so they can be ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges?” To help address this issue, Dr. Don Gelosh will present his vision for how we can provide systems engineers with the critical knowledge, skills and abilities to tackle future 21st Century challenges. Don will begin by looking at future technology trends and exploring how those trends will impact the future of systems engineering. Based on those trends and challenges, Don will describe the critical skills that systems engineers need to acquire today through professional development opportunities. Don will also briefly describe what the INCOSE Systems Engineering Vision 2025 and the new Handbook Version 4.0 mean for future systems engineers.
Presentation Abstract (afternoon):
In today’s complex and highly competitive world, systems engineers are constantly being tasked to do more with less, squeeze out cost, maintain or shorten schedules and increase performance factors across the life cycles of their systems. Due to the impending exit of baby boomers from the workplace, systems engineers are also being asked to assume leadership roles earlier in their careers. In order to meet these demands, systems engineers have to be well trained, educated and prepared to take on these challenges. However, there is growing concern in the community that the usual education and training programs take too long and do not provide the knowledge, skills and abilities that are really needed. In this presentation, Dr. Don Gelosh will take a look at how we can accelerate the right kinds of learning for our systems engineers. He will explore the concepts of cycles of learning, scar tissue, and just-in-time vs. just-in-case learning. He will also briefly look at initiatives such as the INCOSE Professional Development Initiative, Competency Framework and the Systems Engineering and Research Center’s Experience Accelerator and Helix studies.
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Mr. Denis Bertrand, DND ADM Mat, Systems Engineering, DMPP
Denis Bertrand is the System Engineering (SE) senior advisor for the Material Group in the Department of National Defence (DND) with regards to SE policy, business processes/procedures, guidance, and training/knowledge transfer/competencies. He is the national leader at NATO System Life Cycle Management (AC 327 WG1), INCOSE, ISO 15288, and other International Systems Engineering Committees to develop and promote the use of SE standards and best practices through out all stages of a system life cycle. He is also the national lead practitioner for TTCP Technical Panel (TP4). Mr Bertrand has over 33 years of service in DND (of which 23 years in uniform). He was the lead or system engineer on four major crown projects for the Army, and served 3 years on operation with 1 (UK) Armored Division in Germany, as the lead Electronic/optronic/missile systems expert supporting over 200 pieces of war fighting equipment. He has a Baccalaureate Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Royal Military College in Kingston, a Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering, and a Degree of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer from the Naval Postgraduate School in the United States of America
Presentation Abstract: INCOSE Canada Vision
In his introduction, Denis will share his vision for why systems engineering is so important in Canada, NATO, ISO community, and the world. He will emphasize how government, industry, and academia must work together to achieve the challenging goals set for developing, operating, and maintaining complex safety critical interoperable systems; given set cost, schedule and user performance requirements.
Denis Bertrand is the System Engineering (SE) senior advisor for the Material Group in the Department of National Defence (DND) with regards to SE policy, business processes/procedures, guidance, and training/knowledge transfer/competencies. He is the national leader at NATO System Life Cycle Management (AC 327 WG1), INCOSE, ISO 15288, and other International Systems Engineering Committees to develop and promote the use of SE standards and best practices through out all stages of a system life cycle. He is also the national lead practitioner for TTCP Technical Panel (TP4). Mr Bertrand has over 33 years of service in DND (of which 23 years in uniform). He was the lead or system engineer on four major crown projects for the Army, and served 3 years on operation with 1 (UK) Armored Division in Germany, as the lead Electronic/optronic/missile systems expert supporting over 200 pieces of war fighting equipment. He has a Baccalaureate Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Royal Military College in Kingston, a Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering, and a Degree of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer from the Naval Postgraduate School in the United States of America
Presentation Abstract: INCOSE Canada Vision
In his introduction, Denis will share his vision for why systems engineering is so important in Canada, NATO, ISO community, and the world. He will emphasize how government, industry, and academia must work together to achieve the challenging goals set for developing, operating, and maintaining complex safety critical interoperable systems; given set cost, schedule and user performance requirements.
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Dr. Barclay Brown, Ph.D., ESEP; Global Solution Executive, IBM IoT Continuous Engineering
Dr. Barclay Brown is the Global Solution Executive for the Aerospace and Defense industry for IBM Continuous Engineering Solutions. A former chief engineer for IBM Global Business Services, he was the lead systems engineer for some of IBM’s largest development projects. He is co-author of the book Model Driven Systems Engineering with Rational Tools.
Dr. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with master’s degrees in Psychology and Business and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He is a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), the INCOSE Director for the Americas and adjunct faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Presentation Abstract: Model Based Engineering and the INCOSE Vision
Being an engineer in the age of the Internet of Things means dealing with constant, dizzying complexity and change. The tools of the past, even last decade’s software-based tools, may not be up to the challenge. What’s needed is a new paradigm for engineering--Model Based Engineering. Live, interconnected, real-time engineering information replaces dead-end documents, reports and drawings. Changes propagate across all engineering disciplines like celebrity tweets to adoring fans. Bits of engineering information are linked up to form new product variants. Systems are built out of virtual bytes before being built out of real steel and silicon, saving time, money and cutting through the complexity. Model Based Engineering is also vital to the INCOSE vision for the future of Systems Engineering.
In this session, we will look at the world of Model Based Engineering where engineering information is linked—not just like cross references in an encyclopedia, but like nerves connecting vital organs, making life possible.
Dr. Barclay Brown is the Global Solution Executive for the Aerospace and Defense industry for IBM Continuous Engineering Solutions. A former chief engineer for IBM Global Business Services, he was the lead systems engineer for some of IBM’s largest development projects. He is co-author of the book Model Driven Systems Engineering with Rational Tools.
Dr. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with master’s degrees in Psychology and Business and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He is a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), the INCOSE Director for the Americas and adjunct faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Presentation Abstract: Model Based Engineering and the INCOSE Vision
Being an engineer in the age of the Internet of Things means dealing with constant, dizzying complexity and change. The tools of the past, even last decade’s software-based tools, may not be up to the challenge. What’s needed is a new paradigm for engineering--Model Based Engineering. Live, interconnected, real-time engineering information replaces dead-end documents, reports and drawings. Changes propagate across all engineering disciplines like celebrity tweets to adoring fans. Bits of engineering information are linked up to form new product variants. Systems are built out of virtual bytes before being built out of real steel and silicon, saving time, money and cutting through the complexity. Model Based Engineering is also vital to the INCOSE vision for the future of Systems Engineering.
In this session, we will look at the world of Model Based Engineering where engineering information is linked—not just like cross references in an encyclopedia, but like nerves connecting vital organs, making life possible.
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Mr. Mark Jennings, Canadian Forces Software Development Centre
Mark Jennings is a System Engineer currently overseeing the operations and maintenance of a Software Engineering Facility within the Directorate of Land Command Systems Program Management within the Materiel Group supporting the Land Command Support System, Canada’s C4ISR Tactical network. He is The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) Canadian National Leader on System Security Engineering within the Department of National Defence Canada, and has been an active supporter of TTCP Systems Engineering Panel.
He has been advising the Materiel Group defence acquisition programs on system security engineering since 2011 and on software assurance since 2008. He is a graduate from the Royal Military College of Canada Class of 85 in Electrical Engineering.
He is a retired Army Officer of 30 years with over 25 years Systems / Software Engineering experience and over 7 years System Security Engineering experience within the Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence. His 35 year career with Defence has spanned: intelligence surveillance and target acquisition and reconnaissance systems; space surveillance systems; tactical amoured vehicles systems; soldier systems; tactical simulation systems; and air defence and tank systems. He has been a Departmental reviewer of the draft ISO 15288:201x and 12207:201x System and Software Life Cycle Standards and is an active member of the Materiel Group Life Cycle Management Systems Engineering Sub Group.
Presentation Abstract: A starter guide to Systems Security Engineering for Acquisition
Implementation of early systems security engineering is a key enabler to understanding the security risks and therefore managing and delivering an acceptable operational system. Systems security engineering is an integral engineering discipline within Systems Engineering with an emphasis on Systems Engineering vice Security Engineering. Systems Security Engineering requirements need to be integrated into the overall system requirements and to be applied throughout the life cycle but is most effective in the early phases of system engineering. The Nations’ military systems are continually facing new challenges due to the revolution in Digital Technologies, complex Systems of Systems and the growing cyber threat. Security incidents are difficult to contain in a boundless, networked environment and can cause grave national, and international, interoperability consequences. Systems security engineering needs to be aware of traditional assurance techniques and apply them from new perspectives to respond to the challenges posed by Cyber and complex global supply chains. Systems Security Engineering employs critical thinking to the systems security to integrate the contributions across security engineering disciplines such as cyber security, hardware / software assurance, supply chain risk management, technology sharing and security specialties to produce a coherent security capability across the system. The Systems Security Engineering supports the Systems Engineering evaluation and balancing of security with respect to system performance, cost and schedule. The presenter will present the concept of Systems Security Engineering and some of the concepts discussed in the guide.
Mark Jennings is a System Engineer currently overseeing the operations and maintenance of a Software Engineering Facility within the Directorate of Land Command Systems Program Management within the Materiel Group supporting the Land Command Support System, Canada’s C4ISR Tactical network. He is The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) Canadian National Leader on System Security Engineering within the Department of National Defence Canada, and has been an active supporter of TTCP Systems Engineering Panel.
He has been advising the Materiel Group defence acquisition programs on system security engineering since 2011 and on software assurance since 2008. He is a graduate from the Royal Military College of Canada Class of 85 in Electrical Engineering.
He is a retired Army Officer of 30 years with over 25 years Systems / Software Engineering experience and over 7 years System Security Engineering experience within the Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence. His 35 year career with Defence has spanned: intelligence surveillance and target acquisition and reconnaissance systems; space surveillance systems; tactical amoured vehicles systems; soldier systems; tactical simulation systems; and air defence and tank systems. He has been a Departmental reviewer of the draft ISO 15288:201x and 12207:201x System and Software Life Cycle Standards and is an active member of the Materiel Group Life Cycle Management Systems Engineering Sub Group.
Presentation Abstract: A starter guide to Systems Security Engineering for Acquisition
Implementation of early systems security engineering is a key enabler to understanding the security risks and therefore managing and delivering an acceptable operational system. Systems security engineering is an integral engineering discipline within Systems Engineering with an emphasis on Systems Engineering vice Security Engineering. Systems Security Engineering requirements need to be integrated into the overall system requirements and to be applied throughout the life cycle but is most effective in the early phases of system engineering. The Nations’ military systems are continually facing new challenges due to the revolution in Digital Technologies, complex Systems of Systems and the growing cyber threat. Security incidents are difficult to contain in a boundless, networked environment and can cause grave national, and international, interoperability consequences. Systems security engineering needs to be aware of traditional assurance techniques and apply them from new perspectives to respond to the challenges posed by Cyber and complex global supply chains. Systems Security Engineering employs critical thinking to the systems security to integrate the contributions across security engineering disciplines such as cyber security, hardware / software assurance, supply chain risk management, technology sharing and security specialties to produce a coherent security capability across the system. The Systems Security Engineering supports the Systems Engineering evaluation and balancing of security with respect to system performance, cost and schedule. The presenter will present the concept of Systems Security Engineering and some of the concepts discussed in the guide.
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Mr. John Brennan, Senior Solution Architect, CAE
John Brennan is a Senior Solution Architect at CAE Canada. He works with a focused team of domain experts, subject matter experts and human system integration specialists to formulate advanced solutions with a primary focus on simulation-based integrated training solutions. John joined CAE in 2007 and has fulfilled a variety of engineering and management roles including program development, account management, resource management and systems engineering.
Prior to joining CAE, John was a lecturer for Cranfield University at the United Kingdom’s Defence Academy in Shrivenham. John taught and provided practical and mentoring services to students on the Master’s program of Defence Simulation and Modelling, as well as a variety of other programs and short courses.
John served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1985 until 2005. He flew operational missions as a Navigator on the CP140 Aurora long range patrol aircraft. He also served as a Project Officer at the CP140 operational test and evaluation unit. John’s final posting in the RCAF was as an instructor, mentor and simulation battlelab manager at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies.
John received his B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1989 and his M.Sc in Defence Simulation and Modelling from Cranfield University in 2000. He is a Certified Modelling and Simulation Professional.
Presentation Abstract: Integrated Virtual Battlespace, a System of Systems
Any complex system of systems presents integration challenges, particularly if the component systems come from a variety of sources and if they cover a broad period of time from a production perspective. This type of situation is especially relevant to the domain of distributed mission training wherein military forces integrate several simulation assets over a common network infrastructure. A key consideration in generating an integrated system of simulation systems is ensuring that the notion of interoperability is addressed early, deliberately, and at multiple levels. This presentation identifies interoperability challenges and issues associated with integrating distributed simulation systems, and speaks to approaches for addressing these challenges and issues.
John Brennan is a Senior Solution Architect at CAE Canada. He works with a focused team of domain experts, subject matter experts and human system integration specialists to formulate advanced solutions with a primary focus on simulation-based integrated training solutions. John joined CAE in 2007 and has fulfilled a variety of engineering and management roles including program development, account management, resource management and systems engineering.
Prior to joining CAE, John was a lecturer for Cranfield University at the United Kingdom’s Defence Academy in Shrivenham. John taught and provided practical and mentoring services to students on the Master’s program of Defence Simulation and Modelling, as well as a variety of other programs and short courses.
John served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1985 until 2005. He flew operational missions as a Navigator on the CP140 Aurora long range patrol aircraft. He also served as a Project Officer at the CP140 operational test and evaluation unit. John’s final posting in the RCAF was as an instructor, mentor and simulation battlelab manager at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies.
John received his B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1989 and his M.Sc in Defence Simulation and Modelling from Cranfield University in 2000. He is a Certified Modelling and Simulation Professional.
Presentation Abstract: Integrated Virtual Battlespace, a System of Systems
Any complex system of systems presents integration challenges, particularly if the component systems come from a variety of sources and if they cover a broad period of time from a production perspective. This type of situation is especially relevant to the domain of distributed mission training wherein military forces integrate several simulation assets over a common network infrastructure. A key consideration in generating an integrated system of simulation systems is ensuring that the notion of interoperability is addressed early, deliberately, and at multiple levels. This presentation identifies interoperability challenges and issues associated with integrating distributed simulation systems, and speaks to approaches for addressing these challenges and issues.
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Mr. Ronald Houde, Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst, Mannarino Systems & Software
Ronald Houde is a Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst with Mannarino Systems & Software in St-Laurent, Québec and a member of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). He has over 30 years of experience in government and commercial safety - and mission-critical software and systems engineering. Employers and customers have included world leaders such as Esterline/CMC Electronics, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier Aerospace, CAE, BPR Énergie, Hydro-Québec, the Canadian Department of National Defence and the U.S. Army. His main areas of employment have been in the design, development, integration and installation of mission- and safety-critical software systems and programmable electronic devices. His clients in both industry and government benefit from his skills in training and mentoring, complex problem analysis and solving, and communication. He has also been involved in technical training and university and continuing education programs since the early 1990s. He is experienced in the conduct, management and continuous process improvement of software and systems engineering activities covering the entire life-cycle of operational, mission support and safety-critical software systems. He is an experienced instructor to technical military and civilian audiences, having developed and taught numerous Avionics, Avionics Databus and Requirements Engineering workshops.
Presentation Abstract
To be announced.
Ronald Houde is a Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst with Mannarino Systems & Software in St-Laurent, Québec and a member of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). He has over 30 years of experience in government and commercial safety - and mission-critical software and systems engineering. Employers and customers have included world leaders such as Esterline/CMC Electronics, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier Aerospace, CAE, BPR Énergie, Hydro-Québec, the Canadian Department of National Defence and the U.S. Army. His main areas of employment have been in the design, development, integration and installation of mission- and safety-critical software systems and programmable electronic devices. His clients in both industry and government benefit from his skills in training and mentoring, complex problem analysis and solving, and communication. He has also been involved in technical training and university and continuing education programs since the early 1990s. He is experienced in the conduct, management and continuous process improvement of software and systems engineering activities covering the entire life-cycle of operational, mission support and safety-critical software systems. He is an experienced instructor to technical military and civilian audiences, having developed and taught numerous Avionics, Avionics Databus and Requirements Engineering workshops.
Presentation Abstract
To be announced.
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Dr. Claude Laporte, Editor of Systems and Software Engineering ISO/IEC 29110 Standard for Very Small Entities
Dr. Claude Y. Laporte has been a professor since 2000 at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), an 7,800-student engineering school, where he teaches software engineering. His research interests include software process improvement in small and very small enterprises, as well as software quality assurance. He has worked in defense and transportation enterprises for over 20 years. He received a Master’s degree in Applied Sciences from the École Polytechnique de Montréal and a Ph.D. from the Université de Bretagne Occidentale (France). He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Universidad de San Martin de Porres (Peru) in 2013. He is the Project Editor of ISO/IEC 29110 life cycle standards and guides for Very Small Entities. He is the Co-chair of the INCOSE Systems Engineering for Very Small Entities WG. He is a member of INCOSE, IEEE, PMI and a member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. He is the co-author of two French books on software quality assurance published in 2011 by Hermes Science-Lavoisier and one English textbook, on the same topic, to be published by John Wiley and Sons in 2016.
Web site address: http://profs.etsmtl.ca/claporte/English/index.html
Presentation Abstract
Very small entities, organizations with up to 25 people, are very important to the worldwide economy. However, such organizations often do not utilize existing engineering and management standards and frameworks. To address the needs of Very Small Entities, a set of international standards and guides, the ISO/IEC 29110 series, has been developed using the systems and software engineering lifecycle standards ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 as the main frameworks. In addition, a series of deployment packages, developed by members of the INCOSE VSE WG, to facilitate the implementation of the ISO/IEC 29110, are discussed. Pilot projects, using the ISO/IEC 29110 freely available management and engineering guides, are presented as well as a cost and savings analysis. Finally, a certification scheme is discussed as well as the future developments.
Dr. Claude Y. Laporte has been a professor since 2000 at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), an 7,800-student engineering school, where he teaches software engineering. His research interests include software process improvement in small and very small enterprises, as well as software quality assurance. He has worked in defense and transportation enterprises for over 20 years. He received a Master’s degree in Applied Sciences from the École Polytechnique de Montréal and a Ph.D. from the Université de Bretagne Occidentale (France). He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Universidad de San Martin de Porres (Peru) in 2013. He is the Project Editor of ISO/IEC 29110 life cycle standards and guides for Very Small Entities. He is the Co-chair of the INCOSE Systems Engineering for Very Small Entities WG. He is a member of INCOSE, IEEE, PMI and a member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. He is the co-author of two French books on software quality assurance published in 2011 by Hermes Science-Lavoisier and one English textbook, on the same topic, to be published by John Wiley and Sons in 2016.
Web site address: http://profs.etsmtl.ca/claporte/English/index.html
Presentation Abstract
Very small entities, organizations with up to 25 people, are very important to the worldwide economy. However, such organizations often do not utilize existing engineering and management standards and frameworks. To address the needs of Very Small Entities, a set of international standards and guides, the ISO/IEC 29110 series, has been developed using the systems and software engineering lifecycle standards ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 as the main frameworks. In addition, a series of deployment packages, developed by members of the INCOSE VSE WG, to facilitate the implementation of the ISO/IEC 29110, are discussed. Pilot projects, using the ISO/IEC 29110 freely available management and engineering guides, are presented as well as a cost and savings analysis. Finally, a certification scheme is discussed as well as the future developments.
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Christina Comeau, Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ facilitator Lansdowne Technologies Inc
Christina is a strategist, innovation leader, collaboration designer, facilitator and speaker. In short, a catalyst in the solution of particularly complex problems. Adventurous, proactive and reactive, she creates strategy, has rescued multi-million dollar projects that went very wrong, and brought countless diverse groups into harmony. Her diverse and growing portfolio spans over 20 years’ of bringing solutions to life in the public, business, non-profit, and academic sectors. It includes transformational work in Healthcare, Shared Services, Professional regulation, Federal/Provincial Harmonization, Academia, IT, Telecommunications, Human Trafficking, Transportation, Human Rights and Sports.
Abstract: 3D Modelling using LEGO®
There are a variety of modelling techniques to help individuals, teams and stakeholders visualize systems. We often use LEGO® to quickly visualize a system on a high level and tease out information about current dynamics, relationships between elements, and potential future scenarios. LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ is a systematic approach to apply creative thinking, drilling into areas that are highly innovative. The group process promises 100% engagement and repeatedly drives results that are immediately actionable. People experience hard-fun as we keep the participants inside the learning zone.
Christina is a strategist, innovation leader, collaboration designer, facilitator and speaker. In short, a catalyst in the solution of particularly complex problems. Adventurous, proactive and reactive, she creates strategy, has rescued multi-million dollar projects that went very wrong, and brought countless diverse groups into harmony. Her diverse and growing portfolio spans over 20 years’ of bringing solutions to life in the public, business, non-profit, and academic sectors. It includes transformational work in Healthcare, Shared Services, Professional regulation, Federal/Provincial Harmonization, Academia, IT, Telecommunications, Human Trafficking, Transportation, Human Rights and Sports.
Abstract: 3D Modelling using LEGO®
There are a variety of modelling techniques to help individuals, teams and stakeholders visualize systems. We often use LEGO® to quickly visualize a system on a high level and tease out information about current dynamics, relationships between elements, and potential future scenarios. LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ is a systematic approach to apply creative thinking, drilling into areas that are highly innovative. The group process promises 100% engagement and repeatedly drives results that are immediately actionable. People experience hard-fun as we keep the participants inside the learning zone.
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Greg Donald, BSc, Chief Engineer, General Dynamics Canada Mission System International
Mr. Greg Donald received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1995. He is currently Chief Engineer for Execution for General Dynamics Mission System International, which has four primary lines of business spread across Canada, the UK and Italy. Mr. Donald has held senior roles across Command, Control, and Communications Systems programs over the past twenty years, including programs for the Canadian Army as well as the British Army which have been deployed operationally. Mr. Donald is a registered Professional Member with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta as well as a member of both INCOSE and IEEE. He currently resides in Calgary, Alberta.
Mr. Greg Donald received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1995. He is currently Chief Engineer for Execution for General Dynamics Mission System International, which has four primary lines of business spread across Canada, the UK and Italy. Mr. Donald has held senior roles across Command, Control, and Communications Systems programs over the past twenty years, including programs for the Canadian Army as well as the British Army which have been deployed operationally. Mr. Donald is a registered Professional Member with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta as well as a member of both INCOSE and IEEE. He currently resides in Calgary, Alberta.
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Mr. David Morris, DND
Mr. David Morris has over 35 years experience in the UK Ministry of Defence, Canadian industry and the Department of National Defence. A naval architect by trade, he’s been responsible for systems engineering in the marine context on nuclear submarines, frigates and destroyers, mine hunters, and aircraft carriers. He was the DND Systems Engineering Manager for the Joint Support Ship from 2000 to 2006. Now, he runs a team that supports the systems engineering efforts of the air, land and maritime major capital projects.
Presentation Abstract:
The topic will cover what's needed in the development and writing of a system requirement in order to improve the chances that the system is achievable and is what the customer wants.
Mr. David Morris has over 35 years experience in the UK Ministry of Defence, Canadian industry and the Department of National Defence. A naval architect by trade, he’s been responsible for systems engineering in the marine context on nuclear submarines, frigates and destroyers, mine hunters, and aircraft carriers. He was the DND Systems Engineering Manager for the Joint Support Ship from 2000 to 2006. Now, he runs a team that supports the systems engineering efforts of the air, land and maritime major capital projects.
Presentation Abstract:
The topic will cover what's needed in the development and writing of a system requirement in order to improve the chances that the system is achievable and is what the customer wants.
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