Do you need to estimate software size? Do you want to add value to your program beyond the LCCE? Simple Function Point Analysis (SFPA) can help! We discuss how analysts can engage Program Managers to use SFPA not just for cost estimating, but for scheduling and progress tracking of software development programs. Real DHS Programs and Policies are used to illustrate the benefits of Simple Function Points to the entire organization.
Presenters
Katharine Mann
Operations Research Analyst
Ms. Katharine (Kammy) Mann and Mr. Ryan Hoang are Operations Research Analysts for the Department of Homeland Security, Cost Analysis Division (CAD) IT / Agile Software Development Team. Ms. Mann and Mr. Hoang are both engineers turned cost analysts and are responsible for approving all IT Software Level 1 & 2 Major Acquisition Program's LCCEs. They are also the Department's experts on Simple Function Point Analysis (SFPA) and leaders in the Joint Agile Software Innovation (JASI) Cost IPT.
Ryan Hoang
Operations Research Analyst
Ms. Katharine (Kammy) Mann and Mr. Ryan Hoang are Operations Research Analysts for the Department of Homeland Security, Cost Analysis Division (CAD) IT / Agile Software Development Team. Ms. Mann and Mr. Hoang are both engineers turned cost analysts and are responsible for approving all IT Software Level 1 & 2 Major Acquisition Program LCCEs. They are also the Department's experts on Simple Function Point Analysis (SFPA) and leaders in the Joint Agile Software Innovation (JASI) Cost IPT.