November 11, 2015

Combating Uncertainty in the Workflow of Systems Engineering Projects

Presenter: Barry Papke

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Life Without Systems Engineering - Is It an Option?

Presenter: Kelly DeFazio, Professional Engineer, Director of F-35 Production/Producibility Engineering

Abstract: Systems Engineering is still a baby. Born around the 1940’s by Bell laboratories, as a result of their need for the system of products and industry in communication. Other traditional forms of engineering design as a science have been around for centuries upon centuries, so why is systems engineering so important now? NASA quickly adopted this new approach to engineering. They saw the need for integrating a system of systems in order to get a man to the moon and back to earth safely. So is Systems Engineering a technical solution need or just a government born project created to spread commerce across a varied team of contractors? Often, program management cuts this function off after completing the program’s Systems Requirements Review (SRR) treating systems engineering budget as a source of discretionary funds. After all, “the requirements are complete – now - on to hardcore design”, so why not cut systems engineering budget? Hmmmmm, is Systems Engineering really a requirement?

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Bio: Kelly DeFazio is Director of F35 Production Engineering for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Her responsibilities include manufacturing engineering, test engineering, manufacturing planning and root cause and corrective action across all F35 production sites. Kelly was the Courtland Site Director for LMSSC responsible for Procurement through Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) and delivery of Missile Systems. In addition, she managed and maintained the 660+ Acre ordnance rated facility with over 125K Sq Ft of production floor space. Kelly was the Program Manager for the LV-2 product line and the Re-Entry Vehicles within the Targets and Countermeasures Programs (LMSSC) in Huntsville, AL. Kelly served as a Titan IV Launch Conductor at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Kelly earned her Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical) and her Master’s degree in Business Administration (Management) from the University of Central Florida.

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SAFe with MBSE for System Engineers by Peter Luckey

Abstract: It is only within the last five years that the Scaled Agile Framework has accommodated Systems Engineering. A focus of the accommodation is on incorporating Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) into the Framework.

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Here we introduce a particular way to use MBSE in the context of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). We want to iteratively build a model of the system in order to compose the Requirements Specification and identify the Features to be built in successive Program Increments (PIs). That is, it in a nutshell. The model is built in a set of workshops prior to and during each PI.

Workshops are face-to-face meetings, for primarily the Architects and Systems Engineers, that create a shared understanding across customers, users, domain experts, product owners and teams. Along with the System Engineers, these other groups will have representation in the workshops. They record system structure, behavior, and information decisions in SysML using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach. The workshops align everyone on a common approach to building a solution while discovering and driving work in the agile backlog.

Bio: Peter Luckey, a Senior Solutions Consultant at 321 Gang, is a Certified Scrum Master and a Certified SAFe Program Consultant (4.5). He received his master's degree in computer science from Purdue University. Peter began his professional career in IBM's Federal Systems Division as a programmer and then became the manager of IBM's Rational Software Development Environment. Concurrently, Peter worked as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the State University of New York Binghamton teaching software engineering and publishing a number of papers on the subject. Since joining Rational, Peter has been involved in selling and supporting Rational, now IBM, tools and the processes supported by these tools. These processes include topics such as Agile, MBSE, and SAFe. Recently, Peter has also become Certified relative to Polarion/ALM.

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Systems Engineering Transformation Surrogate Pilot Experiments: Doing Everything in Models to Demonstrate the Art-of-the-Possible by Dr. Mark Blackburn

Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of the NAVAIR Systems Engineering Transformation (SET) Surrogate Pilot Experiments and discusses how these experiments provide implementation examples that align with the goals of the DoD Digital Engineering Strategy. It provides an overview to set the context of the SET Framework concept and Functional Areas. The experiments are demonstrating the “Art-of-the-Possible” by doing “Everything in Models,” to show we can, while operating in a collaborative environment using an

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Authoritative Source of Truth (AST).

The briefing describes the approach, digital engineering environments, operational scenarios, and results, such as: 1) methods for linking Mission, System, and Contractor models to demonstrate the concept of an AST, 2) an approach to transform the use of Contract Data Requirement List (CDRLs) using Digital Signoffs directly in the models; the Digital Signoffs link to needed evidence, and 3) explaining the use of Views and Viewpoints for DocGen to generate interactive web-based views of the mission and system models that are relevant to different stakeholders.

The briefing will also show the models that are on line and provide information on the All Partners Network (APAN.org) where additional details about approach, models, presentations and results can be accessed.

Bio: Mark R. Blackburn, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Scientist with Stevens Institute of Technology and principal at KnowledgeBytes. Dr. Blackburn’s is the Principal Investigator (PI) on several System Engineering Research Center (SERC) research tasks for both US Navy NAVAIR and US Army ARDEC on Systems Engineering Transformation through Model-Centric Engineering. He has also been PI on a FAA NextGen and National Institute of Standards and Technology projects and has received research funding from the National Science Foundation. He develops and teaches a course on Systems Engineering for Cyber Physical Systems. He is a member of the SERC Research Council, OpenMBEE Leadership Team and core member of the Semantic Technologies for Systems Engineering initiative.

Prior to joining Stevens, Dr. Blackburn worked in industry for more than 25 years. He has been the Principal Investigator to the National Institute of Standards and Technology on projects dating back to 2000 involving model-based tools and methods for verification and validation of security-related products and applications. Dr. Blackburn holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University, a M.S. in Mathematics (emphasis in C.S.) from Florida Atlantic University, and a B.S. in Mathematics (C.S. option) from Arizona State University.

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Hardware-Inclusive DevOps: Applying DevOps Principles and Practices to Cyber-Physical System Engineering

Presenter: Marguerite Bryan

Abstract: DevOps has become the rallying cry of organizations looking to improve time-to-market, quality and other strategic business outcomes. However, much like the Agile Manifesto itself, DevOps surfaced and was developed with a strong software-centric focus. Our more recent frontier is the scaling of DevOps practices to the engineering of large, complex cyber-physical systems composed of hardware, firmware, and software.

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In this Hardware-Inclusive DevOps presentation, we will examine the core tenets of DevOps and how they can be applied in organizations building cyber-physical systems. While many of the DevOps principles and practices can be leveraged and applied with minimal adaptation for hardware-inclusive solutions, there are emerging technologies which complement core DevOps practices to specifically address the challenges of applying these principles in the development of cyber-physical systems. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how DevOps practices can be extended to hardware-inclusive systems, and with an action plan for applying these learnings in their organization.

Bio: Marguerite has been mixing things up in the tech industry for over 20 years, starting as a Computer Scientist then building her mastery and expert-level credentials leading organizations through successful DevOps and Agile transformation. Marguerite compliments her technical savvy, business acumen and laser-sharp customer focus with expert leverage of Agile, Lean, Systems Design, and MBSE practices, reaching across and beyond individual disciplines to ignite cultures of innovation and relentless improvement.

Marguerite’s experience in traditional governance, PMO and engineering functions provides important insight for her work in waterfall, hybrid and transitional environments, where she tailors Agile and DevOps transformation roadmaps to the organization’s culture, readiness and goals. She is a regular contributor to DevOpsDays conferences, and her accomplishments have earned her advanced professional certifications and distinction from Scrum Alliance, ICAgile and Scaled Agile, where she engages regularly as a contributor.

321 Gang, Inc.

For over 15 years 321 Gang has built its expertise in the domain of systems and software engineering across the most highly complex and regulated industries in the world, including:

Aerospace & Defence

Automotive

Medical Device

Electronics

Communications systems (satellites, etc.)

Energy

Government

We’ve taken this deep expertise and combined it with Lean Product/Systems Engineering- leveraging the tenets of Scrum and the discipline of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to provide exceptional outcomes for our cyber-physical systems engineering clients.

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Welcome to SysML, the Language for MBSE!

Presenter: Paul White

Abstract: Would you like to learn about the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)? Each year, more systems engineers are advancing their careers by learning about SysML, Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and modeling tools. In this presentation, we will provide an introduction to SysML, present some modeling tools and techniques, and discuss how you can use SysML to benefit your company and advance your career.

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We will begin by introducing SysML. SysML—as a general-purpose modeling language—supports the specification, analysis, design, verification, and validation of a broad range of systems. SysML provides the ability to model requirements, system behavior, and physical architecture. SysML conveys information clearly and concisely as diagrams, tables, and matrices. Moreover, SysML is a comparatively small language that is easy to learn and apply.

After introducing SysML, we will present some modeling tools and techniques. More systems engineering projects are using SysML as part of their MBSE implementations. We will discuss how projects are successfully implementing SysML and MBSE and learning lessons along the way. These principles will apply to legacy systems and newer platforms alike.

Following the tools and techniques, we will suggest some references, training resources, and certifications that can enhance and demonstrate your mastery of SysML. In particular, we will discuss the Object Management Group (OMG) and its SysML certifications.

Those who attend will gain a familiarity with SysML and an appreciation for the benefits of SysML and MBSE.

Bio: Paul is a Senior Systems Engineer at KIHOMAC in Layton. He works with BAE as an Assistant Project Technical Manager on the ICBM Minuteman III platform. Previously, he worked on the Airbus A400M and Boeing EDCU programs for Astronautics Corporation of America in Milwaukee; on both the Big Safari and IBS programs for L-3 Harris in Greenville, Texas; and in factory automation for Hyundai in Eugene, Oregon.

He has nineteen years of experience in the aerospace industry. Paul has been an INCOSE member since 2007 serving in various top leadership roles in the North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth) Chapter, Chicagoland Chapter, and Wasatch (Utah) Chapter. He is the current president of the Wasatch Chapter. Paul has been a leader in the annual Great Lakes Regional Conference (GLRC) since 2012 including conference chair for the 6th and 8th conferences. He served the conference chair for the first annual Western States Regional Conference (WSRC) in Ogden and is the chair of the WSRC Steering Committee.

He recently was awarded the Outstanding Service Award at the 29th Annual INCOSE International Symposium. The Wasatch chapter was awarded the Most Improved Chapter and Gold Circle awards.

In August 2019, he attended the 68th United Nations (UN) Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City. He helped with presenting an INCOSE workshop, represented INCOSE at its booth, and coordinated an INCOSE social. This was the first time that INCOSE and systems engineering had been presented before the UN—a worldwide audience.

He serves as Vice Chair of the Utah Engineers Council (UEC), an umbrella organization for fifteen local chapters and societies within the many engineering disciplines. He has been awarded the INCOSE Engineer of the Year award in 2019 and 2018 by the Utah Engineers Council (UEC).

He has a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering and Architecting from the Stevens Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. He is a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) through INCOSE. In 2019, he obtained an Object Management Group (OMG)-Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder—Fundamental certification.

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Application of MBSE in AGILE Development

Presenter: Jason Forth, NAVAIR

Abstract: NAVAIR’s latest program goal is to deploy, integrate, and sustain significant interoperable technology upgrades to increase the mission profile of the aircraft system in the coming years. The Northrop Grumman MBSE Agile Team has been establishing a system model for the as is product baseline, to be designed baseline, and the processes for each technical discipline with modeling approaches to transition into a digital technical baseline for the program. In the last two releases, the team has been developing modeling approach activity diagrams and style guide diagrams within the architecture modeling application, CAMEO Enterprise Architect®, to meet the Systems Engineering Modeling and Architecture Plan (SEMAP). The approach diagram provides each sprint team the “tasks, work products, and flow” to complete each type of modeling domain (e.g. behavioral) while the style guide diagrams are unique example diagrams with aligning requirements for each definition and usage of objects compliant with UAF and best practices from industry following Object-Oriented System Engineering Methodology (OOSEM). The team is also extending current NAVAIR profiles like classification of each element and view while developing new profiles for data rights and approval. Other MBSE efforts in the corporate portfolio will be able to leverage these style guides, approach diagrams, and profiles to establish system modeling methods for applying system engineering models to streamline digital technical reviews, submit digital deliverables, and increase technical competencies integration into generating their modeling approaches within the broader system model.

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Bio: Jason Forth is a Senior Systems Engineering Architect for the Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division (NAWCAD, or simply NAVAIR) stationed in Patuxent River, MD. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University, and a Masters of Engineering in Systems Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology, with graduate certificates in System of Systems and System Architecture. Jason has extensive experience on both the OEM contractor and government sides of acquisition, with particular experience in Cybersecurity, as well as System and SW Safety, that he brings to his role as a Systems Engineering Architect. He is currently assigned to the System Engineering Transformation (SET) initiative at NAVAIR, serving as a lead SE Architect for various pilot program efforts the command has identified.

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Exposing and Controlling Emergent Behaviors in a System of Systems (SoS) Model

Presenter: Dr. Kristin Giammarco

Abstract: This presentation shows how to segment and extend a SysML activity model for emergent behavior analysis using Monterey Phoenix (MP). MP generates sets of behavior scenarios that are exhaustive up to a user-defined scope (number of iterations). After summarizing relevant definitions, we present, discuss and analyze examples of emergent behaviors found in the extended model, some of which contradict stakeholder intent and inspire consideration of SoS-wide consequences if they were to occur in reality. We also show how emergent behaviors may be classified as weak, strong, positive or negative. We conclude with some key takeaways and lessons learned for repeating these types of discoveries in other SoS models.

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Bio: Dr. Kristin Giammarco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), where she teaches courses in system architecture and design, system integration, systems software engineering, and model-based systems engineering. She conducts research in the use and development of formal methods for systems architecture modeling as well as system and software behavioral modeling and architectural patterns with students and colleagues within and outside of NPS. Dr. Giammarco is a member of INCOSE, the Lifecycle Modeling Language Steering Committee, and the International Society for Systems Pathology. She holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, an M.S. in Systems Engineering Management, and a Certificate in Advanced Systems Engineering from NPS and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.

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