Abstract:
What You Will Learn:
Measurement Strategies to Help You Improve Your Software Project’s Performance

Effectively managing a software project to ensure that it meets goals is easier said than done, especially when resources are scarce, expectations are high and competition is fierce. Now more than ever, companies are insisting on maximum results and paying very close attention to how their money is being spent.
Imagine that you had a solution that could increase productivity by 20%, reduce the cost of poor quality by more than 30% and save hours of effort every week. Following a consistent quantitative project management process increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the project team – providing the insight and control that enables projects to get it right the first time, without wasting resources.

Distributive Management’s metrics dashboard software for software project management has been helping projects meet targets for more than 15 years, empowering managers to actively manage and guide their projects through the dangers of requirements, quality, schedule, cost and others. Join this complimentary webinar to see how our DataDrill software can help your project be a success today and in the lean times to come.

Topics include:
• Starting and maintaining a centralized measurement process
• Simplifying and automating metrics collection and reporting
• Using metrics dashboards for project decision-making
• Incorporating benefits from process improvements and lessons learned


Presenter(s):
Don Baxter has been involved in the field of software and systems management for the past 13 years. He is presently a Senior Account Manager at Distributive Management, where he provides measurement and metrics solutions. He is privileged to work with leading technology companies to deploy quantitative measurement and management systems. His career includes a wide range of program management functions within the defense department and government, including the U.S. Navy’s AEGIS combat system, various weapon systems, NASA and the U.S. Army. He gained experience in all aspects of systems and software development, including configuration management (CCB/CRB), test planning/coordination, budgeting and estimation and requirements engineering.

Mr. Baxter has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a Master Degree in Information Technology Management from George Washington University (1987).