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PSM Annual Awards PSM
Awards Winners 2005 PSM Annual Award Winners 2006 At the 10th Annual PSM Users’ Group
Conference, the Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM)
project announced the following awards for 2006: Award Description: Contributions to the PSM Project are an integral part of transitioning measurement into practice. Outstanding contributions provide an important source of practical experiences that provide a foundation for further improvements of PSM materials. Each year, the PSM project recognizes an MVP who has made a major contribution to the PSM project in the previous year. The award recognizes those who have significantly contributed to the PSM guidance material or project. The 2006 Award for Outstanding PSM Contribution was presented to John Rieff , Raytheon, for his work in the area of Systems Engineering Measurement. John has done an outstanding job in the area of Systems Engineering Measurement, particularly in the area of the COSYSMO model development and SE Leading Indicators. In addition to continuing valuable contributions as an active team member, John has been willing to lead these activities as needed to ensure they continue to make progress. He has been a regular contributor to the PSM Technical Working Group meetings and the PSM Annual Conference.
Award Description: In addition to the outstanding contribution award, we also recognize certain contributors who have been major stakeholders in the PSM project, over many years. These are individuals who have contributed significantly to PSM and have participated and shared their expertise in many guidance projects. The 2006 Award for Continuing Excellence was presented to Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin. Garry has been involved in the PSM project for many years. Most recently, he was the author of the white paper on Technical Measurement, and led the collaborative activities between PSM, INCOSE, and Industry. Garry was a key driver for the expansion of the Guide to address “Systems” Measurement, in addition to its earlier focus on software. He has also been a major driver in the COSYSMO model development, the lead for the development of SE leading indicators, and a key participant and reviewer of other PSM initiatives and papers.
Award Description: One of the primary goals of the Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM) initiative is to transition measurement into practice. Effective implementations provide an important source of practical experiences that provide a foundation for further improvements of PSM materials. The PSM project recognizes a project or organization that does an outstanding job in any of the following areas:
The 2006 Award for Successful Implementation was presented to Countrywide. Raymond Johnson and Craig Stauffer accepted the award. Beginning in 2004, Countrywide Financial Corporation’s CSSD Division implemented PSM and the PSM Integrated Analysis Model, which evolved into an Integrated Cause and Effect Analysis Model. The new model enhanced the understanding of the indicators within each of the CSSD-defined “Information Categories.” Cause and Effect questions were built into the models allowing management to gauge the success of IT as a business while providing value to the client. The company has had tremendous success in part because of the focus on measurement and process improvement. Award Description: One of the primary goals of the Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM) initiative is to transition measurement into practice. PSM transition organizations play a major role in the delivery of PSM products and services to a diverse customer base and help to implement measurement for individual projects and organizations. Every year, the PSM project recognizes a transition organization that does an outstanding job in any or all of the following areas:
Two Organizations received the award this year. One of the 2006 Outstanding PSM Transition Organization Awards was presented to NAVAIR. Rick Holcomb accepted the award. This award was presented in recognition of the significant work that NAVAIR has done to actively transition PSM within its customer base and throughout the industry. Through numerous presentations, PSM courses, and workshops, NAVAIR has been very active in introducing and promoting PSM to a large audience. A significant number of NAVAIR programs and organizations have used PSM as the basis for their program and organizational measurement programs. NAVAIR regularly participates in PSM Technical Working Group meetings and conferences, and personnel have made significant contributions to PSM products. NAVAIR continues to support the PSM project with outstanding work. The second 2006 Outstanding PSM Transition Organization Awards was presented to Q-Labs. This award was presented in recognition of the work that Q-Labs has done to actively transition PSM. Measurement experts have provided presentations, training and workshops to large groups external to their corporation. Q-Labs personnel have continued to participate in PSM activities and provide inputs to PSM products.
At the 9th Annual PSM Users’ Group Conference, the Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM) project announced the following awards for 2005: Outstanding PSM Contribution Award – Lifetime Achievement Award Description: Contributions to the PSM Project are an integral part of transitioning measurement into practice. Outstanding contributions provide an important source of practical experiences that provide a foundation for further improvements of PSM technical guidance and measurement products. Each year, the PSM project recognizes an MVP who has made a major contribution to the PSM project in the previous year. The award recognizes those who have significantly contributed to PSM. The 2005 Award for Outstanding PSM Contribution – Lifetime Achievement was presented to Dr. Barry Boehm, from the University of Southern California, for his work in the area of Measurement and Estimation. Dr. Boehm’s work in estimation, beginning with COCOMO and continuing through his current work in systems engineering and measurement, provides the foundation for much of the work that we do in the field of software and systems engineering measurement. His work, and his willingness to share that work with the community, established the basis of objective information for decision-making. Recently, the PSM community has collaborated with Dr. Boehm, Ricardo Valerdi, and their team at USC, as well as participants from INCOSE, in the development of the system engineering cost model (COSYSMO). This provides the systems engineering community with the ability to use parametric modeling to estimate and monitor systems. Dr. Boehm has been a regular contributor to the PSM Technical Working Group meetings and the PSM Annual Conferences. Dr. Boehm has provided significant contributions to the PSM, measurement, and estimation communities throughout his distinguished career. Continuing Excellence Award Award Description: In addition to the outstanding contribution award, we also recognize certain contributors who have been major stakeholders in the PSM project, over many years. These are individuals who have contributed significantly to PSM and have participated and shared their expertise in many guidance projects. The 2005 Award for Continuing Excellence was presented to Betsy Clark (Software Metrics, Inc.), Joe Dean (Tecolote), and Dave Card (Q-Labs). These three individuals have been involved with PSM since its inception. All three are co-authors of the PSM book and all three have made significant contributions to the establishment and maintenance of the PSM project. They have also been leaders in implementing the PSM process in a variety of projects and organizations. Betsy has been a major contributor to the Technical Working Group (TWG) and Users’ Group Conferences over the years: she has shared her lessons learned from project and organizational implementations and facilitated numerous workshops on new measurement focus areas. In addition, Betsy has contributed to a variety of the white papers that have been produced. Joe Dean has also contributed to the project through the TWG and Users’ Groups. Most recently he has been an author of the acquisition measurement white paper, and led the focus on estimating acquisition activities. Dave Card has been a key contributor to PSM with respect to both technical guidance and practical implementations of the PSM measurement technology. He is the author of the white paper “Applying PSM to Enterprise Measurement”, and has published various articles in leading software and systems engineering journals. He has been instrumental in transitioning PSM to numerous projects and organizations. Outstanding PSM Implementation Award Description: One of the primary goals of the Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM) initiative is to transition measurement into practice. Effective implementations provide an important source of practical experiences that provide a foundation for further improvements of PSM materials. The PSM project recognizes a project or organization that does an outstanding job in any of the following areas:
The 2005 Award for Successful Implementation was presented to BAE Systems. Kevin Domzalski accepted the award. Beginning in 2001, BAE’s National Security Solutions implemented PSM as part of their CMMI activities. BAE implemented PSM principles and methods using an organizational metrics analysis group (MAG). The MAG, led by Kevin Domzalski, developed the measurement and analysis process roadmap, developed methodologies, models, and measures to support their quantitative management activities, assisted projects in metrics collection and analysis, performed organizational analyses, and supported implementation. Using PSM concepts as a foundation, BAE was able to reach CMMI level 4 in 2002, and level 5 in 2003. Outstanding PSM Transition Organization Award Description: One of the primary goals of the Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM) initiative is to transition measurement into practice. PSM transition organizations play a major role in the delivery of PSM products and services to a diverse customer base and help to implement measurement for individual projects and organizations. Every year, the PSM project recognizes a transition organization that does an outstanding job in any or all of the following areas:
The 2005 Outstanding PSM Transition Organization Award was presented to the UK MOD and University of York - YorkMetrics. Paul Caseley accepted this award. This award was presented in recognition of the significant work that these organizations have has done to actively transition PSM within the UK Ministry of Defence and across industry in the UK. Through presentations and PSM courses, the UK MOD and University of York - YorkMetrics have been very active in introducing and promoting PSM to a large audience. These organizations regularly participate in PSM Technical Working Group meetings and conferences, and personnel have made significant contributions to PSM products, including authoring papers on Safety and Security Measurement. These organizations continue to support the PSM project with outstanding work.
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