three rivers incose chapter

Slide 1: 

Introduction December 2010 Audio narration provided in Presentation Mode

Agenda : 

Agenda Systems Engineering – Why is it Important? What is INCOSE INCOSE and You

Systems and Systems Engineering : 

Systems and Systems Engineering A System is an integrated composite of people, products, and processes that provide a capability to satisfy a stated need or objective. Systems Engineering Fundamentals, Department of Defense Systems Management College, January 2001 Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the realization of successful systems Definition of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

Systems Engineering : 

Definition of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Systems Engineering Focuses on defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete problem: Cost & Schedule • Performance • Test Manufacturing • Training & Support • Operations Disposal Integrates all the disciplines and specialty groups into a team effort forming a structured development process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Systems Engineering considers both the business and the technical needs of all customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user needs. International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

Why Systems Engineering? 1 : 

Why Systems Engineering? 1 To Manage Complexity & Change

Why Systems Engineering? 2 : 

Why Systems Engineering? 2 Schedule / cost overrun lessens with increasing SE effort Variance in schedule / cost overrun lessens with increasing SE effort INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook V3.2

Agenda : 

Agenda Systems Engineering – Why is it Important? What is INCOSE INCOSE and YOU

INCOSE Mission and Vision : 

INCOSE Mission and Vision INCOSE Mission Share, promote and advance the best of systems engineering from across the globe for the benefit of humanity and the planet. INCOSE Vision To be the world’s authority on Systems Engineering

INCOSE Goals : 

INCOSE Goals Provide a focal point for dissemination of systems engineering knowledge Promote international collaboration in systems engineering practice, education, and research Assure the establishment of competitive, scalable professional standards in the practice of systems Improve the professional status of all persons engaged in the practice of systems engineering Encourage governmental and industrial support for research and educational programs that will improve the systems engineering process and its practice

INCOSE History & Structure : 

INCOSE History & Structure Started in August 1990 by 35 senior technical managers Incorporated as nonprofit technical society in January 1992 Charter expanded to International status in 1995 Current membership exceeds 8000 Organization: Central Office (Executive Management) Board of Directors Corporate Advisory Board Member Board Administrative Committees Technical Operations, including 30+ technical Working Groups Chapters

Technical Operations : 

Technical Operations The heart of Technical Operations is its 30+ Working Groups, working on technical projects and products of value to INCOSE stakeholders:

INCOSE Certification options : 

INCOSE Certification options

INCOSE Annual Events : 

INCOSE Annual Events International Workshop Installation of the INCOSE officers Annual report to the membership on results and plans for the coming year Working sessions for technical and administrative committees Opportunities for networking between the active INCOSE volunteers International Symposium June 20 – 23, 2011 Denver, CO Technical papers, panels, tutorials, exhibits, plus many opportunities to collaborate with experts and practitioners from diverse domains

INCOSE Resources : 

INCOSE Resources Public web site (http://www.incose.org ) News of interest (INCOSE and SE) Calendar of upcoming events Links to Working Groups’ information Tools database Technical Resource Center’s Guides Members Area Systems Engineering Handbook Systems Engineering Technical Vision Measurement Primer INSIGHT – the quarterly newsletter of INCOSE Journal of Systems Engineering

INCOSE Chapters Around the World : 

INCOSE Chapters Around the World

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Companies represented in Chapter membership

Agenda : 

Agenda Systems Engineering – Why is it Important? What is INCOSE INCOSE and YOU

Engaging with INCOSE : 

Engaging with INCOSE

Next Steps : 

Next Steps To learn more about INCOSE and how it can benefit you and your company Contact an INCOSE member to speak with him about his experiences with INCOSE Attend an INCOSE Chapter meeting Typically held on the 4th Thursday of each month Contact Rich Sidley or Joe Elm for details Attend the INCOSE International Symposium June 20 – 23, 2011 Denver, CO

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Thank You! Rich Sidley Ansaldo STS (412) 688-2124 Rich.Sidley@ansaldo-sts.us Joe Elm CMU Software Engineering Institute (412) 268-9132 jelm@sei.cmu.edu