August 3, 2007
Abstract
By analyzing a company's defect data using statistical analysis techniques, such as control charts, box plots, tests for equal variance, etc., you can tell a LOT about the company with very limited knowledge about the company. Methodologies, such as Six Sigma and CMMI Levels 4 and 5, use these techniques to understand how a process is performing and to identify areas for improvement. Since most companies, even small companies, collect defect data during test, it is the most readily available set of data that can provide insight into the company's maturity level and the quality of their products.
This presentation will use real defect data from a company, analyze it, and come up with a story about the company based on defect data alone. This presentation will also cover less known uses for control charts, such as for predicting the future and for making better decisions, which is a very powerful tool, which is often overlooked.
Your Presenter: Diane Mizukami-Williams started working for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems 29 years ago and has been working in the Mission Systems Software Engineering Process Group under Rick Hefner for the last 7 years. Diane is responsible for Mission Systems policies, standard processes, training materials, templates, tools, and other process-related assets. Diane is also a CMMI assessor, ISO-9001 and AS9100 lead assessor, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Six Sigma Green Belt instructor.
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Logistics
Location:Northrop Grumman E2 Presentation Center (in tall building off of Entrance 2), Redondo Beach, CA (formerly TRW) - 2299 Marine Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Directions: Take the 405 Inglewood exit (southbound it's the exit after Rosecrans East, northbound it's the exit just after Hawthorne) and go north on Inglewood Avenue (southbound, turn left at the end of the ramp, northbound, turn right). Turn left at Marine. Continue West under the freeway past the railroad tracks three lights to Simon Ramo Drive. E2 is on the tall white building to the LEFT, past the shorter presentation building. (See page 733 A5 of the Thomas Brothers Guide.)
Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Admission: Free
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