Agenda

Tuesday, 25 October 2005

Open Remarks: by Mr. Bob Rassa, Director, Systems Supportability, Raytheon; Chair, Systems Engineering Division, NDIA

Keynote Address: by Mr. John Landon, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (NII), C3ISR & IT Acquisition

Plenary Session - Revitalization of Systems Engineering Within DoD:

• State of Systems Engineering within DoDs, Mr. Mark D. Schaeffer, Deputy Director, Systems Engineering, OUSD (AT&L)
  
• USAF Systems Engineering Initiatives, Mr. Terry Jaggers, SAF/AQR (Science & Technology & Engineering)
  
• System Engineering Re-vitalization within DoN Status, Mr. Carl Siel, ASN(RDA) Chief Engineer
  
• Army SE Overview, Mr. Douglas K. Wiltsie, Assistant Deputy, Acquisition and Systems Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology
  
• “Implementation of ESE/A”, Mr. Kelly A. Miller, NSA/CSS CSE
  

Luncheon Keynote Speaker: by Mr. Gregory Shelton, Corporate Vice President, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing and Quality, Raytheon Company

Tracks 1 & 2 - Systems Engineering Effectiveness:

Technical Planning for Acquisition Programs: An OSD Perspective, Col Warren Anderson, OUSD (AT&L) Defense Systems

Implementation of Policy Requiring Systems Engineering Plans for Air Force Programs – Results and Implications, Mr. Kevin Kemper, Air Force Materiel Command

Systems Engineering Revitalization at SPAWAR Systems Center Charleston, Mr. Michael T. Kutch, Jr., SPAWAR Systems Center

Systems Engineering for Software Assurance, Ms. Kristen Baldwin, OUSD (AT&L) Defense Systems

Revitalization of Systems Engineering: Past, Present and Future, Ms. Karen B. Bausman, Air Force Center for Systems Engineering

Enabling Technology Readiness Assessments (TRAs) with Systems Engineering, Dr. Jay Mandelbaum, Institute for Defense Analyses

A Taxonomy of Operational Risks, Mr. Brian Gallagher, Software Engineering Institute

A Method for Reasoning About an Acquisition Strategy, Mr. Joseph Elm, Software Engineerin Institute

WBS-Based Approach to Understanding and Predicting Program Risk, Bruce M. Heim, DCMA, Boeing Long Beach

Program Support: Perspectives on Technical Planning and Execution, Mr. Dave Castellano, OUSD (AT&L) Systems Engineering

Track 3 - Test & Evaluation in Systems Engineering:

Interweaving Test and Evaluation Throughout the Systems Engineering Process - Presentation and Paper, Mr. Josh Tribble, AVW Technologies

Track 4 - Net Centric Operations:

Net-Centricity & Net-Ready - Beyond Technical Interoperability & C4ISR, Mr. Jack Zavin, ASD(NII), DoD CIO/A&I Directorate

A Strategy for Managing Development and Certification of Net-Centric Services within the Global Information Grid, Mr. Bernal Allen, DISA, GE 4

Next Generation Enterprise Information Management Appliances, Mr. Michael Lindow, The MITRE Corp.

Track 5 - Logistics:

Logistics Transforming: Achieving Knowledge-Enabled Logistics, Mr. Jerry Beck, OSD Office of ADUSD(LPP)

Condition Based Logistics, Mr. Ron Wagner, CoBaLt Technology

System Supportability and Life Cycle Product Support: A Systems Perspective, Dinesh Verma, Stevens Institute of Technology

The Management of Logistics in Large Scale Inventory Systems to Support Weapon System Maintenance, Mr. Eugene A. Beardslee, SAIC

Track 7 - Systems Safety:

System Safety in Systems Engineering DAU Continuous Learning Module, Ms. Amanda Zarecky, Booz Allen Hamilton

Enabling System Safety Through Technical Excellence, Col Warren Anderson, OUSD (AT&L) Defense Systems

Applying CMMI to System Safety, Mr. Tom Pfitzer, APT Research, Inc.

System Safety Engineering: An Overview for Engineers and Managers, Mr. Pat L. Clemens, APT Research, Inc.

Using MIL-STD-882D to Integrate ESOH into SE, Mr. Sherman G. Forbes, USAF - SAF/AQRE

Track 8 - Software Supportability:

The Proper Specification of Requirements, Mr. Al Florence, The MITRE Corporation

C-17 Software Development Process, John R. Allen, The Boeing Company 4

Successful Verification and Validation Based on the CMMI Model, Mr. Tim Olson, Quality Improvement Consultants, Inc.

“Automated Software Testing Increases Test Quality and Coverage Resulting in Improved Software Reliability.”, Mr. Frank Salvatore, High Performance Technologies, Inc.

Software Supportability: A Software Engineering Perspective, Ms. Stephany Bellomo, SAIC,

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Wednesday, 26 October 2005

Tracks 1, 2 & 3 - Systems Engineering Effectiveness:

Decision Analysis and Resolution, Mr Robert Trifiletti, Jr., US Army ARDEC

Defining System Development Lifecycles to Plan and Manage Projects Effectively, Mr. Bruce A. Boyd, The Boeing Company

Systems Engineering, Program Management conjoined Disciplines over the Project Life Cycle, Mr. William Lyders, ASSETT, Inc.

Tailoring USAF Systems Engineering for the Life Cycle: One Shape, Multiple Dimensions, Mr. Jeff Loren, MTC Technologies, Inc. (SAF/AQRE)

Architecture-Based Systems Engineering and Integration, Dr. Rick Habayeb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

A Complementary Approach to Enterprise Systems Engineering, Dr. Brian White, The MITRE Corporation

Implementing Systems Engineering Processes to Balance Cost and Technical Performance, Dr. Mary Anne Herndon, Transdyne Corporation

Program Support: Perspectives on Technical Planning and Execution, Mr. Dave Castellano, OUSD (AT&L) Systems Engineering

Application of Risk Management in a Net-Centric Environment, Ms. Rebecca M. Cowen-Hirsch, DISA

“Requirements Management Tips and Tricks”, Mr. Frank Salvatore, High Performance Technologies, Inc.

Engineering and Implementing Raytheon Missile Systems Engineering Design to Cost Metric - Presentation and Paper, Mr. Edward Casey, Raytheon Missile Systems

System Engineering Metrics, Mr. James Miller, Air Foce Materiel Command

Technical Performance Measures, Mr. Jim Oakes, BAE Systems

TurboTax® for Systems EngineerinTurboTax® for Systems Engineering, Michael T. Kutch, Jr., SPAWAR

A Practical Application of A Practical Application of the Non-Advocate Review, Mr. Bruce Nishime, The Boeing Company

Systems Engineering and the Software Laws of Thermodynamics, Dr. Thomas F. Christian Jr., 402 SMXG

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Survivability Influence on System Life Cycle Cost, Mr. Chuck Pedriani, SURVICE Engineering

Effective SE Metrics Tailored to the Acquisition Life Cycle, Ms. Laura Trioilia, US Army ARDEC

Innovative Procurement Strategies, Mr. David Eiband, Defense Acquisition University

Next Generation Combat Systems - An Overview of Key Development Concepts, Mr. Matthew Montoya, The JHU Applied Physics Laboratory Mr. Edward Casey, Raytheon Missile Systems

Converting High-Level Systems Engineering Policy to a Workable Program, Mr. James Miller, Air Force Materiel Command

AFRL Systems Engineering Initiative - Risk Managment for Science and Technology, Mr. William Nolte, USAF-AFRL

System Engineered Research and Development Magement, Dr. Steven Ligon, SAIC

The Return of Discipline, Ms. Jacqueline Townsend, Air Force Materiel Command

Track 4 - Net Centric Operations:

Testing Net-Centric Systems of Systems: Applying Lessons Learned from Distributed Simulation, Mr. Doug Flournoy, The MITRE Corp.

A Multi-Mission Network Centric Warfare Platform, Peder Jungck, CloudSheild Technologies

Challenges Challenges in Development of System of Systems (SoS) Architectures in a Net Centric Environment, Dr. Abraham Meilich, Lockheed Martin

Matrix Mapping Tool (MMT), Dr. Judith Dahmann, AT&L/DS MITRE

Track 5 - Logistics:

Defense Logistics as Chaos Theory, Mr. John Sells, Tobyhanna Army Depot

Process for Evaluating LogisticProcess for Evaluating Logistics Readiness Levels (LRLs) for Acquisition Systems, Ms. Elizabeth Broadus, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

The Management of Logistics in Large Scale Inventory Systems to Support Weapon System Maintenance, Mr. Eugene A. Beardslee, SAIC

System of Systems Analysis of Future Combat Systems Sustainment Requirements, Mr. Ivan W. Wolnek, The Boeing Company

Readiness & Supportability Program Readiness & Supportability Programs, Mr. Robert M. Cranwell, Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)

Data Management in a Performance Based Logistics Environment, Denise Duncan, LMI

Track 5 - Best Practices & Standardization:

CMMI for Services, Mr. Juan Ceva, Raytheon Company

Out of the Ordinary: Finding Hidden Threats by Analyzing Unusual Behavior, Mr. John Hollywood, RAND

Track 6 - Modeling & Simulation:

Improving M&S Support to Acquisition: A Progress Report on Development of the Acquisition M&S Master Plan, Mr. Jim Hollenbach, Simulation Strategies, Inc.

Next Generation Manufacturing Technology Initiative and the Model - Based Enterprise, Mr. Richard Neal - IMTI

Problem Space Modeling: A Dynamic Future for Requirements Analysis, Mr. Jeffrey O. Grady, JOG System Engineering, Inc.

Systems Modeling Language Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Overview & Update, Rick Steiner, Raytheon Company

Data Management Support for Modeling and Simulation, Mr. Denise Duncan, LMI

Digital Data Management an Update, Ms. Cynthia C. Hauer, Millennium Data Management, Inc.

The Use of Simulation in the Management of Logistics in Large Scale Inventory Systems to Support Weapon System Maintenance, Mr. Eugene A. Beardslee, SAIC

Track 7 - System Safety:

Mission Sustainment Through Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Risk Management, Ms. Trish Huheey, ODUSD (I&E)

Lessons Learned with the Application of MIL-STD-882D at the Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board, Ms. Mary Ellen Caro, Ordnance Safety & Security Activity

Industry Perspectives and Identified Barriers to the Use of MIL-STD-882D for Integrating ESOH Considerations into Systems, Mr. Jon Derickson, BAE Systems

System Safety in Systems Engineering Process, Dr. Ray C. Terry, SURVICE Engineering Company

Enabling Army Level Risk Mitigation, Mr. Bill Edmonds, US Army Combat Readiness Center

Evolution of MIL-STD-882E, Mr. Robert McAllister, US Air Force Materiel Command

Integrating MIL-STD-882 System Safety Products into the Concurrent Engineering Approach to System Design, Build, Test, and Delivery of Submarine Systems At Electric Boat, Mr. Ricky Milnarik, General Dynamics

Track 8 - Legacy Systems Sustainment:

Sustaining Software-Intensive Systems - A Conundrum, Ms. Mary Ann Lapham, Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

Algorithm Description Documentation and Validation Process, Mr. Mike Bailey, Raytheon Company

ATSRAC: Background, Results and Future Impact on the Aviation Industry, Mr. Kent V. Hollinger, The MITRE Corp.

Jammer Integration Roadmap, Mr. Adam McCorkle, GTRI

Open Systems Architecture (OSA) and Standard Interfaces as Mission Capability Enablers, William H. Mish, Jr., AMSEC

Naval Air Systems Command Integrated In-Service Reliability Program (IISRP), Mr. Les Wetherington, Integrated In-Service Reliability Program (IISRP)

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Thursday, 27 October 2005

Tracks 1, 2 & 3 - Systems Engineering Effectiveness:

Effective Implementation of Systems Engineering at the Aeronautical Systems Center: A Systems Engineering Tool Set, Mr. Edward J. Kunay, Aeronautical Systems Center

Are New Acquisition Programs Taking Longer to Develop / Field and, if so, Why?, Dr. Dennis Strouble, Air Force Institute of Technology

System Engineering Cost Collection Codes at Raytheon SAS, Mr. Thomas R. Cowles, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems

Surveying Systems Engineering Effectiveness, Mr. Joseph P. Elm, Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

Integrated Survivability Assessment (ISA) in the Systems Engineering Process, Mr. David H. Hall, SURVICE Engineering Company

A Systems Approach to Accelerating Testing, a Case Study, Douglas Chojecki, Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems (TVS)

Applying the Systems Engineering Method for the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Mr. Chris Ryder, John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Systems Engineering to Enable Capabilities Based Planning, Ms. Kristen Baldwin, OUSD (AT&L) Systems Engineering

“10 Golden Questions” for Concept Exploration & Development - Presentation and Paper, Dr. Dan C. Surber, CSEP

The C-17 Systems Engineering Journey, Mr. Kenneth Sanger, The Boeing Company

X-47, J-UCAS Overview, Mr. Rick Ludwig, Northrop Grumman Corp.

A Systems Architectural Model for Man-Packable/Operable ISR Mini/Micro Aerial Vehicles, Maj Joerg Walter, Air Force Institute of Technology

Track 4 - Net Centric Operations/System Safety:

Distributed Net-Centric Interoperability Certification Testing, Mr. Ric Harrison, DISA

Profiling and Testing Procedures for a Net-Centric Data Provider - Presentation and Paper, Mr. Derik Pack, SPAWAR Systems Center

Joint Integrated BMC4I: The Intermediate Control Station Concept, Billy W. Bradley, Jr., Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

Track 5 - Best Practices & Standardization:

Process Architecture and Criteria for Lessons Learned (LL), Mr. Thomas R. Cowles, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems

Successful Strategies to Improve Your Requirements, Mr. Tim Olson, Quality Improvement Consultants, Inc.

Mature and Secure: Creating a CMMI® and ISO/IEC 21827 Compliant Process Improvement Program, Mr. Michele Moss, Booz Allen Hamilton

Performance-Based Earned Value, Mr. Paul J. Solomon, Performance-Based Earned Value

Contrasting CMMI and the PMBOK, Ms. Sandy Thrasher, Anteon Corporation

Track 6 - Modeling & Simulation:

State Machine Modeling of TPED and TPPU, Mr. Rick Sorensen, Vitech Corp.

Systems Engineering Approach to Analyze and Model the Performance of Containerized Shipping and Its Interdependencies with the United States Critical Infrastructure, Ms. Susan Vandiver, Southern Methodist University

Using Commercial Simulation Software Using Commercial Simulation Software to Model Linear and Non-Liner Processes: US Military Academy Reception-Day Simulation and Optimization, LTC Simon R. Goerger, Department of Systems Engineering

Science-Based Modeling and Simulation on DoD High Performance Computers, Dr. Larry Davis, High Performance Computing Modernization Program

Track 7 - Education & Training:

Educating Future Systems EngineersEducating Future Systems Engineers: US Military Academy Reception-Day Simulation and Optimization, LTC Simon R. Goerger, Department of Systems Engineering

Supporting Systems Engineering Through Education and Training, Ms. Cynthia C. Hauer, Millennium Data Management, Inc.

Training Your Systems Engineering Workforce, Mr. Michael T. Kutch, Jr., SPAWAR

The Performance Learning Model an Architecture to Enhance Systems Engineering Practitioner Learning, Mr. Steve Parker, Defense Acquisition University

Filling the Expertise Gap, LtCol Brad Smith, Air Armament Center

Track 8 - Net Centric Operations:

The Role of the Operator and System Engineer in the Force Modernization Environment, Mr. Tom Nelson, Jacobs Sverdrup

Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, Ms. Sandra Fenwick, USMC DRPM AAA

Delivering Effective Solutions in the Age of Open Source Technology, Mr. Edward Beck, Computer Sciences Corporation

ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and MIL-STD-882D and SE, Mr. Ken Dormer, SAF/AQR (Science & Technology & Engineering)

Enabling Plug & Fight Capability through Secured Integrated Networks of Modular, Service Oriented and Open Architectures (Plug & Fight Architectures), Mr. Cyrus Azani, OSJTF/NGC

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