James Heires
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26 years 9 monthsJames T. Heires is a fifteen-year veteran of the software industry, the majority with Rockwell Collins, Inc. His professional experiences include design of Electronic Flight Instrumentation Systems (EFIS), Engine Indicator and Crew Alerting Systems (EICAS), Flight Management Systems (FMS), and consumer electronics. Five years of software process improvement followed, illuminated by the achievement of SEI CMM Level III in two Rockwell Collins business units. Recently, James is working to improve the state-of-the-practice of project management through parametric cost estimation and quantitative tracking techniques.
James T. Heires is a fifteen-year veteran of the software industry, the majority with Rockwell Collins, Inc. His professional experiences include design of Electronic Flight Instrumentation Systems (EFIS), Engine Indicator and Crew Alerting Systems (EICAS), Flight Management Systems (FMS), and consumer electronics. Five years of software process improvement followed, illuminated by the achievement of SEI CMM Level III in two Rockwell Collins business units. Recently, James is working to improve the state-of-the-practice of project management through parametric cost estimation and quantitative tracking techniques.
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| Software Estimation Model Shoot-Out Within the domain of software estimation tools, two popular models emerge: PRICE-S from Price Systems and SLIM-Estimate from Quantitative Software Management. Here, the two models are investigated to determine their strengths and weaknesses. A side-by-side analysis is then revealed. |
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| Estimate Professional version 3.0: Product Review Estimate Professional (from the Software Productivity Centre) is a software estimation model designed for the occasional user. Unfortunately, complex tools such as this one require more assistance for the user. |
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| GD Pro v3.1 product review Applying the Unified Modeling Language (UML) is now easier, thanks to GD Pro 3.1. The visual modeling tool offered by Advanced Software Technologies supports software design, development, redesign, and maintenance for small and large teams alike. |