Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle. IT Methodology Webinar

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1 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle IT Methodology Webinar

2 All participants will be on mute Questions are welcome Things to know Please use the questions box to ask questions The moderator will select questions All questions will be answered today or by at Webinar recording available in the PI Community

3 Moderator Denise Rodriguez Project Insight Marketing

4 Presenter Cameron Watson President, QAIassist

5 Who s on the Call? I am a Project Manager I am a Business or Operational Manager I am a software developer or software tester I am a member of an organizational PMO, governance or quality assurance function I want a better understanding of IT Methodology

6 Who is QAIassist? Established 2007 Ottawa, Canada Pioneer of IT Methodologies for small and mid-sized business (SMB s) Maintain and promote an IT Methodology body of knowledge (BOK) SMB s and practitioners rely on to optimize the delivery of products, services and operational performance Administer IT Methodology certification - QAIassistFoundation Support practitioners and authorized affiliates in delivering IT Methodology knowledge and expertise

7 IT Methodology Webinar Summary IT Methodology Webinars delivered across the globe 000 s attendees Wide array of industries (health, manufacturing, consulting, finance) Attendees Executive Management Business & Operational Management Project Managers Business Analysts Architects (Functional/Technical) PMO/Governance Programmers Testers/Quality Assurance Independent Consultant

8 QAIassistWebinar Series -Goals Share IT Methodology knowledge Develop IT methodology understanding & expertise Provide additional insight into several IT (project management, software development, software testing) methodologies Discuss best practices on incorporating an organizational IT methodology

9 The 3rd Wednesday of Every Month 2014 Schedule 8:00 am Pacific - 11:00 am Eastern Time IT Methodology Concepts (60 mins) This series of six webinars will be presented on a bi-monthly basis. Each webinar will provide you with a context, overview, terminology and general understanding of information technology (IT) methodology. IT Methodology Tutorials (45 mins) This series of five webinars will be presented on a bi-monthly basis. Each session is designed to offer a more hands on perspective bridging the concepts into a practical utilization.

10 2014 Concepts Schedule The 3rd Wednesday of Month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) 8:00 am Pacific - 11:00 am Eastern Time IT Methodology Concepts (60 mins) Methodology for the IT Landscape - (Jan) Apply PM Fundamentals to IT - (Mar) Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle - (May) Explore the Software Testing Lifecycle - (Jul) Incorporate Organizational Process Governance - ( Sept) Implementing IT Methodology - (Nov)

11 2014 Tutorials Schedule The 3rd Wednesday of Month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct) 8:00 am Pacific - 11:00 am Eastern Time IT Methodology Tutorials (45 mins) Applying IT Methodology to Project Initiation - (Feb) Project Planning & Design with IT in Mind - (Apr) Executing Projects with IT Methodologies - (Jun) Project Control & Verification - (Aug) Project Close & Delivery - ( Oct)

12 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Webinar Goals establish a context for IT Methodologies (noun and verb) review fundamentals for applying IT Methodologies identify a context for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) define the purpose and objectives of SDLC phases review (at high level) SDLC deliverables assess SDLC scope ( project versus process )

13 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

14 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

15 Methodology Terms, Terms ISO(900XXX) Agile CMMI ITIL Waterfall Rational Unified Process (RUP) QAIassist(IM) PMI Six-Sigma Prince2 COBIT

16 and more terms IT Framework, IT Methodology, IT Lifecycle Non Standard usage in terminology Terms are used interchangeably between organizations and across the IT industry Examples include Project Management Methodology/Lifecycle/Framework Software Development Methodology/Lifecycle (SDLC)/Framework Software Testing Methodology/Lifecycle/Framework Every IT organization is using an IT Methodology or IT Lifecycle or IT Framework

17 IT Methodology Context Organizational Frameworks ISO(900XXX), CMMI, Six-Sigma, ITIL, COBIT Methodologies/Lifecycles (noun) Rational Unified Process (RUP), QAIassist(IM), PMI, Prince2 Methodologies/Lifecycles (verb) Waterfall, Spiral, Agile, RAD, etc

18 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

19 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

20 IT Methodology Map & Journey Methodologies/Lifecycles - noun The roadmap Rational Unified Process (RUP), QAIassist(IM), PMI, Prince2 Methodologies/Lifecycles - verb The journey taken along the road Waterfall, Spiral, Agile, RAD, Prototyping, etc

21 Map = Noun, Journey = Verb

22 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

23 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

24 IT Methodology/Lifecycle -Noun All Methodologies/Lifecycles (RUP, QAIassist, PMI, Prince2) define, utilize and rely on their own pre-defined structure, naming conventions, and terminology Hierarchy/Structure Methodology/Lifecycle (ie Project Management, Software Development, Software Testing) Phase/Stage (ie Initiate, Planning, Design, Closeout) Deliverable/Artifact/Work Product (ie Project Charter, Testing Strategy) Activity (tasks performed to complete deliverables, artifacts, work products)

25 Deliverable/Artifact/Work Product versus Activity Building a House Deliverable (Artifact, Work Product) Blue Prints Foundation completed Windows installed Activity (non-deliverable, non-artifact, non Work Product) Meeting with Architect to review Blue Prints Mixing concrete to pour the foundation Authorizing purchase of the wood needed to complete the window frame

26 IBM s Rational Unified Process (RUP)

27 PMI s Project Management Methodology

28 QAIassist Integrated Methodology

29 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

30 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

31 Map = Noun, Journey = Verb

32 Methodology/Lifecycle Verb Methodology/Lifecycle as a verb journey Project development and maintenance teams apply various methodologies/delivery approaches, techniques and practices (waterfall, spiral, agile, RAD, prototyping) to deliver applications -how they use the roadmap (noun) Methodology/Delivery Approach, Techniques and Practices differ between organizations All Methodologies/Delivery Approaches, techniques and practices have pros and cons No silver bullet

33 Methodology/Lifecycle Verb Waterfall Methodology/Lifecycle a single iteration through the methodology/lifecycle (noun) deliverables/artifacts defined, assigned, and documented formal structure required Agile Methodology/Lifecycle one or several iterations through a methodology/lifecycle (noun) limited deliverable creation formal structure not required

34 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall

35 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall

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38 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall

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42 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

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58 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

59 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

60 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

61 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

62 SDLC Fundamentals -101 Viable IT methodologies (noun and verb) are designed to help not hinder IT methodologies (noun) are applicable for a wide range of IT Methodologies (verb) and delivery approaches (waterfall, spiral, agile, RAD, prototyping, etc) No hard or specific rules (ieiterations, frequency of iterations, deliverables to be completed) of how an IT methodology (noun) can best be applied or leveraged by an organization or project team No silver bullet -if the perfect combination of IT Methodology (noun) and IT Methodology (verb) existed, every project team and organization would be using it

63 SDLC Fundamentals -102 Deliverables (and content) may be re-usable from one project to another Not every deliverable of every lifecycle has to be completed for every project -any and every deliverable to be completed must add value (cost, schedule, quality) to the project Not every section or sub-section of every deliverable has to be completed for every project -information used to populate every deliverable must add value (cost, schedule, quality) to the project

64 Development Environment SDLC Business Context New Products New Operational Business Applications (ie HR, Accounting, Sales, etc) Maintenance/Support Environment Existing Products Existing Operational Business Applications (HR, Accounting, Sales, etc) Off the Shelf Applications

65 Multiple IT Environments : Mainframe, Distributed, Web Based SDLC IT Context Multiple Delivery Approaches Methodology (verb) Waterfall Agile Prototyping Integrations Project Management Lifecycle Software Testing Lifecycle

66 V Diagram

67 Mainframe, Distributed, Web Based

68 Waterfall, Agile, Prototyping

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73 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

74 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

75 Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Objectives Establish a foundation for ongoing collaboration and communication between Business/User Community and Information Technology/IT resources Business/User community contributes to and authorizes formal requirements and deliverables throughout the completion of the project necessary documentation Maintain and accurately document the approved/authorized requirements through the life of the project Computer UnitCode is developed/built to reflect the authorized and required functionality (design and business requirements) Computer Unit Code is successfully unittestedagainst the authorized design and business requirements -satisfactory code is made available for additional testing End User training is planned

76 Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Phases SDLC objectives (see previous page) are achieved utilizing five phases, they are : Systems Analysis Design Build Test (Unit) Release

77 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

78 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

79 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

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81 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

82 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

83 Objectives SDLC Systems Analysis Phase ensure a formal project exists and has been authorized (Business Case established) project team members review and understand project context (deliverables) identify/refine initial business requirements establish high level design establish Requirements Traceability Log Iterations iterative within the phase (waterfall) iterative within the lifecycle (agile)

84 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

85 SDLC - System Analysis Phase (Entry Deliverables) Business Case (entry) Used to identify, document and establish a project definition. It originates out of a business need and acts to provide a high level description of the business requirements. It is used as an entry point into the QAIassistIntegrated Methodology (project management, software development, software testing) and is referred to throughout the life of the project. Project Charter (entry created in PM lifecycle) Used to establish a formal project. It is the initial deliverable prepared for a project and defines why the project was initiated, the scope of the project, the purpose & objectives of the project, the project milestones and a high level estimate on the effort and cost associated with the project. The Project Charter acts as the footing" for the project.

86 SDLC - System Analysis Phase (Exit Deliverables) Detailed Business Requirements (exit) Used to provide clarity on the business need that is to be addressed. It provides the project team the business parameters (operational, administrative, technical) they will use to deliver the necessary business functionality. High Level Solution Design (exit) Used to define the boundaries of the application to be delivered. It illustrates the data and the process flows, the high level functionality (operational, administrative, technical) to be incorporated into the application, the sub-systems and functions required to satisfy the business needs of the application, and the standards to be applied in developing the application.

87 SDLC - System Analysis Phase (Exit Deliverables) Requirements Traceability Log (exit) Used to ensure all user defined requirements are documented and incorporated into the application/system. It acts as the repository for all user requirements -it can be referenced and crosschecked to ensure all user requirements have been incorporated into the application before it is released into the production environment.

88 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

89 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

90 Objectives SDLC Design Phase ensure the application is designed in accordance with the authorized requirements defined during the System Analysis phase complete the design of the application create specifications that reflect the authorized design & business requirements maintain Requirements Traceability Log Iterations iterative within the phase (waterfall) iterative within the lifecycle (agile)

91 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

92 SDLC - Design Phase (Exit Deliverables) Detailed Solution Design Requirements (exit) These deliverable(s) are an extension of the High Level Solution Design deliverable - each function as defined in the High Level Solution Designdeliverable is further clarified with a separate and unique Detailed Solution Design deliverable. Each of the Detailed Solution Design deliverables address the necessary functionality (operational, administrative, technical) to be incorporated into the application, identifies the specific application program/modules that will provide that functionality, and establishes the interfaces with other application functions. Programming Specifications (exit) These deliverable(s) are an extension of the Detailed Solution Designdeliverables -each technical program/module (not operational, not administrative) defined in a Detailed Solution Design deliverable is further clarified as a unique Programming Specification deliverable. Each Programming Specification deliverable defines the purpose and context for the program/module, the environment it will operate in, the detailed design to be incorporated into the program/module and the functionality to be delivered by the program/module.

93 SDLC - Design Phase (Exit Deliverables) Requirements Traceability Log (exit) Used to ensure all user defined requirements are documented and incorporated into the application/system. It acts as the repository for all user requirements -it can be referenced and crosschecked to ensure all user requirements have been incorporated into the application before it is released into the production environment.

94 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

95 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

96 SDLC Build Phase Objectives develop the required functionality according to the authorized design and business requirements create unitcode of the application according to the programming specifications develop the User Training and Support Plan maintain Requirements Traceability Log Iterations iterative within the phase (waterfall) iterative within the lifecycle (agile)

97 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

98 Unit Code (exit) SDLC -Build Phase (Exit Deliverables) The code is developed/generated from the Programming Specification(s) deliverables (one per module/program). The code will incorporate the technical standards and all the necessary functionality as defined by the business requirements for each program/module. User Training & Support Plan (exit) This deliverable provides the description of how the end users are going to be trained in using the final application/product and the support they will receive once the application/product has been made operational. It specifies the methods of training, the curriculum, the course(s) contents and the particulars associated with delivering the training.

99 Requirements Traceability Log (exit) SDLC -Build Phase (Exit Deliverables) Used to ensure all user defined requirements are documented and incorporated into the application/system. It acts as the repository for all user requirements -it can be referenced and crosschecked to ensure all user requirements have been incorporated into the application before it is released into the production environment.

100 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

101 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

102 Objectives SDLC Test Phase perform all unit testing according to Unit Test Plans (from STLC) ensure the application/product has been built in accordance with the authorized design, business requirements, Unit Test Evaluation Criteria (from STLC) identify and address all conditions that do not satisfy unit test testing criteria ensure all unit testing deliverables/work products are under configuration management maintain Requirements Traceability Log Iterations iterative within the phase (waterfall) iterative within the lifecycle (agile)

103 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

104 SDLC -Test Phase (Entry Deliverables) Unit Test Plan(s) (entry - created in STLC) These deliverables (one per program/module) define how all of the unit testing activities are to be executed prior to the application/product being migrated into the System Integration Test environment. They identify the testing tasks to be completed in the UT environment, the testing standards to be applied within the UT environment, the UT testing tools to be used, the UT testing activities to be completed, and the standards used to define the UT evaluation criteria. Unit Test Evaluation Criteria (entry -created in STLC) These deliverables (one per program/module) are used to document the "expected" Unit Test evaluation criteria prior to conducting the Unit Testing. This criteria is used to evaluate expected results versus actual results. Functionality that "passes" the UT tests is ready to be migrated to the System Integration Test (SIT) environment. Functionality that "fails" these Unit tests are recorded and require further activity from the project team.

105 Unit Test Defect Log (entry -exit) SDLC -Test Phase (Exit Deliverables) The Unit Test (UT) Defect Log(s) is used to document and monitor all of the "failed" tests against the Unit Test Evaluation Criteria deliverable. Each "failed" test is assessed and communicated to the project team who are required to make the necessary changes to rectify the "failed" test. Unit Test Authorization (exit) This deliverable signifies approval that all project unit coding, deliverables and work products have satisfied the Unit Test Evaluation Criteria and can be migrated to the System Integration test environment. Approval of this deliverable ensures all unit testing deliverables, work products and artifacts are placed under proper configuration management and can be used as the basis for further testing.

106 Requirements Traceability Log (exit) SDLC -Test Phase (Exit Deliverables) Used to ensure all user defined requirements are documented and incorporated into the application/system. It acts as the repository for all user requirements -it can be referenced and crosschecked to ensure all user requirements have been incorporated into the application before it is released into the production environment.

107 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

108 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

109 Objectives SDLC Release Phase authorize that all necessary unit testing is complete -promote the newly built and unit tested functionality/application for additional testing ensure all unit testing deliverables and work products under configuration management maintain Requirements Traceability Log migrate the application for additional (SIT, UAT) testing Iterations iterative within the phase (waterfall) iterative within the lifecycle (agile)

110 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

111 SDLC - Release Phase (Exit Deliverables) Unit Test Authorization (exit) This deliverable signifies approval that all project unit coding, deliverables and work products have satisfied the Unit Test Evaluation Criteria and can be migrated to the System Integration test environment. Approval of this deliverable ensures all unit testing deliverables, work products and artifacts are placed under proper configuration management and can be used as the basis for further testing. Unit Code (exit) The code is developed/generated from the Programming Specification(s) deliverables (one per module/program). The code will incorporate the technical standards and all the necessary functionality as defined by the business requirements for each program/module.

112 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

113 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

114 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

115 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

116 QAIassist Integrated Methodology Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, RAD, Prototyping

117 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

118 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

119 SDLC - Project Benefits On Time project teams are able to scale and leverage the phases and deliverables to effectively deliver projects and functionality Within Budget familiarity and recurring usage provides project teams a tool they can reuse to consistently deliver applications within budget Built In Quality structure ensures project teams are working on the right deliverables for the right reasons to deliver the right solutions

120 SDLC - Process Benefits Common IT Process applying a methodology /lifecycle to IT development and maintenance activities contributes to a standard organizational approach (adhering to budget, schedule, quality, resource flexibility) Quality Assurance & Governance applying a methodology/lifecycle provides the basis for organizational process management - verifying and evaluating how organizational staff are utilizing the process Metric Basis for Improvement applying an organizational methodology/lifecycle provides the basis for assessing its usage and how it can be approved upon

121 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

122 Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle Agenda IT Methodology - general context IT Methodology -as a noun and a verb IT Methodology constructs and hierarchy - noun (lifecycles, phases, deliverables) IT Methodology - verb (waterfall, agile, spiral, RAD) Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Fundamentals, Context, Depictions SDLC Phases (objectives and iterations) & Deliverables SDLC - Project versus Process Recap

123 Body of Knowledge Methodology/Lifecycle/Deliverables Project Management, Software Development, Software Testing Body of Knowledge (Library) Methodology Origin origins of methodology identifies the differences between the path we take (noun) and how we proceed (verb) down that path Context & Overview provides a general overview of IT Methodology and how it can be applied within an organization Deliverable Descriptions -provides general descriptions for all the deliverables of the QAIassist Integrated Methodology

124 Until Next Session Keep Posing your Questions call or send your questions in (Janelle and/or Cameron) Explore the QAIassistBody of Knowledge refer to the QAIassistBody of Knowledge (sample deliverables, whitepapers, blog articles) (wwwqaiassist.com) QAIassist Practitioner - find out more about becoming a certified QAIassist Practitioner Tell your friends -tell your friends, coworkers and colleagues about the Project Insight/QAIassist webinars invite them to join us at the next session Continuing Follow Up send out a survey at the completion of every webinar, follow up with attendees to obtain their suggestions and recommendation

125 2014 Schedule The 3rd Wednesday of Every Month 8:00 am Pacific - 11:00 am Eastern Time IT Methodology Concepts (60 mins) This series of six webinars will be presented on a bi-monthly basis. Each webinar will provide you with a context, overview, terminology and general understanding of information technology (IT) methodology. IT Methodology Tutorials (45 mins) This series of five webinars will be presented on a bi-monthly basis. Each session is designed to offer a more hands on perspective bridging the concepts into a practical utilization.

126 2014 Tutorials Schedule The 3rd Wednesday of Month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct) 8:00 am Pacific - 11:00 am Eastern Time IT Methodology Tutorials (45 mins) Applying IT Methodology to Project Initiation - (Feb) Project Planning & Design with IT in Mind - (Apr) Executing Projects with IT Methodologies - (Jun) Project Control & Verification - (Aug) Project Close & Delivery - ( Oct)

127 2014 Concepts Schedule The 3rd Wednesday of Month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) 8:00 am Pacific - 11:00 am Eastern Time IT Methodology Concepts (60 mins) Methodology for the IT Landscape - (Jan) Apply PM Fundamentals to IT - (Mar) Leverage the Software Development Lifecycle - (May) Explore the Software Testing Lifecycle - (Jul) Incorporate Organizational Process Governance - ( Sept) Implementing IT Methodology - (Nov)

128 Moderator Denise Rodriguez Project Insight Marketing