Tutorial I


Agenda	Tutorials

Tutorial I	Agile approaches for Ground Systems
Fees	$250 USD each
Date	Monday – February 24, 2025
Time	1:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT
	This presentation provides an overview of the agile framework and an introduction to the Scrum development process. This overview includes a breakdown of the Agile Manifesto and its key values. Common myths and misconceptions will be covered along with when and when not to use an agile approach. We also discuss how agile is different in acquisitions compared to the commercial industry and what can be expected both pre-award and post-award. In-depth reviews of metrics that can be collected and how to report them is also covered. We discuss a risk management cycle, and we describe best practices and current standards for large scale agile adoption. Presentation Outline: – Agile manifesto and principles – Agile roles and responsibilities – Agile requirements – Testing expectations and practices – Agile metrics and reporting – Risk management practices – Agile for large scale programs – Agile lessons learned on ground systems
Instructors	Jason McKenney, and Darren Callahan, The Aerospace Corporation
Biographies	Jason McKenny Jason McKenney is an Associate Director in the Software Systems and Acquisition Department at The Aerospace Corporation. He has more than 20 years of experience with software development, integration, and test activities. Most of his career has been spent with commercial firms developing software, designing continuous integration pipelines, and leading small teams. He is a key author of an unpublished report on agile ground software system integration and test. He has a B.S. in Telecommunications from the University of Kentucky, and an MBA from California State University – Dominguez Hills. Darren Callahan TBD
Description of Intended Audience and Recommended Prerequisites	Geared toward individuals with moderate agile experience.
What can Attendees Expect to Learn	Key principles of Agile approaches. Differences between Agile in the commercial industry and Agile for the Ground system.