 Technical WorkshopsAttendees can choose one of the following technical workshops. Friday, April 21, 9:00 AMWorkshop 1: Risks & Remedies of Estimating IT Programs Facilitator: David Seaver Friday, April 21, 9:00 AMWorkshop 2: PRICE H (Hardware) Refresher Course Facilitator: Jeff Murphey Workshop 1: Risks & Remedies of Estimating IT Programs Facilitator: David Seaver, PRICE Systems Mr. Seaver is the Technical Director for Software Estimation and Measurement, and the Subject Matter Expert for Information Technology Programs at PRICE Systems. At PRICE, he has supported the National Archives Electronic Record Archive Program, Standard Procurement System for PEO EIS, the IRS, U.S. Army DASA CE, U.S. Navy E-6b Program Office, U.S. Navy HLR Replacement Program office, U.S. Navy Combined Program, Fidelity Investment, Accenture, and Computer Science Corporation. Overview:Information technology (IT) projects represent a special challenge to the cost estimation community. This is particularly true in the DoD and Federal Sector, where business systems modernization and enterprise architecture are driving massive end-to-end IT modernization projects. The workshop will explain key challenges in an IT program and propose practical solutions. In addition, attendees will take away project templates that can be used on your IT estimating program. Key Benefits:
Prerequisites:Formal project management training or experience is not needed. A basic understanding of IT Estimation will be useful. Course Contents:Objectives
Introduction
Address Specific IT Estimating Issues
IT Estimating Solutions
Workshop 2: PRICE H (Hardware) Refresher Course Facilitator: Jeff Murphey, PRICE Systems Mr. Murphey is an Executive Consultant and Subject Matter Expert for PRICE H at PRICE Systems. Since joining the company in 2001, he has developed numerous hardware parametric estimates that served as the primary basis of bid for aerospace companies on complex and innovative systems. Jeff has worked extensively on futuristic, state-of-the-art systems for NASA, and performed several Should Cost analyses for corporate clients. He is also one of PRICE Systems' primary instructors for the PRICE H model, having taught more than one hundred classes in the past five years. He also spends considerable time and attention to providing expert technical advice, guidance, and mentoring to customers such as the U.S. Air Force and Army. Overview:Cost estimating is the process of converting technical requirements and solutions into financial predictions. Cost analysis is the process of collecting and translating historical data into usable information for developing and defending a cost estimate. Without well-thought-out cost estimates, projects are destined for failure—an estimate is the key ingredient in the planning and management of a project. PRICE Systems' hardware predictive estimating tool can be used to develop accurate estimates during any phase of a program's life cycle—even during early concept analysis when technical definition is often quite nebulous. PRICE H can be utilized to estimate development and production costs from the smallest component to complex electro-mechanical and structural assemblies to entire large, complete systems such as aircraft, ships, or space vehicles. Prerequisites:Formal project management or acquisition training or experience is not needed. PRICE H model background is not required. A basic understanding of hardware estimation is useful but not mandatory. Key Benefits:
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Common Hardware Estimating Issues and Problems:
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