Friday, May 02, 2003

Meeting Topic:

COSYSMO:
A Systems Engineering Cost Model

Presenter: Dr. Rick Hefner

Abstract

Building on the synergy between systems engineering and software engineering, the Center for Software Engineering (CSE) at the University of Southern California (USC), has initiated an effort to develop a parametric model to estimate systems engineering costs. The goal of this model, called COSYSMO (Constructive Systems Engineering Cost Model), is to more accurately estimate the effort associated with performing the system engineering tasks defined by ISO/IEC 15288.

This presentation will outline the work accomplished over the past two years by USC, in collaboration with its corporate affiliates, to develop the initial version of COSYSMO. We will describe the development of the model, explain both its size and cost drivers, share some experiences in collecting data for the model, and outline future steps that need to be taken to guarantee COSYSMO's successful adoption.

Meeting Coordinator: George Huling, g.huling@alumni.duke.edu

Your Presenter: Ricardo Valerdi is a Research Assistant at the Center for Software Engineering and a PhD student at USC in the Industrial and Systems Engineering department. His research is focused on the cost modeling of systems engineering work in software projects. While completing a Masters degree in Systems Architecting & Engineering at USC he collaborated in the creation of COSYSMO (Constructive Systems Engineering Model).

Previously, Ricardo worked as a Systems Engineer at Motorola and at General Instrument Corporation. He earned his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of San Diego.

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