... Executive Summary e goal of our project is to investigate the fundamental problem that plagues all software development: the gap between the intentions of the designer, as described (often only minimally) in design and specification documents, and the behaviour of the delivered system, as realized in the code. We are developing new languages, tools and methods to address this problem. Our work also incorporates independent analyses of designs and code. By applying our design analyses, we can be sure that the design as described has the intended consequences the designer had in mind. By applying our code analyses, we can eliminate flaws that do not depend on comparison to a design, and can discover properties that can be later fed into a conformance analysis. Rather than pursuing a single, narrow research approach, we have tried to explore the problem from many angles. We consider how a codebase may be analyzed in the presence of some design models; how it might be analyzed if there is no explicit design documentation; and how minimal design properties expressed as code annotations might be exploited. We have developed static analyses that require no execution of the code but can simulate the effect of all possible executions, and dynamic analyses that require a test suite but can produce more accurate results. Some of our static analyses are conservative, and can guarantee properties of all executions; others are sound in their error reports, so that no false alarms are...
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...CMI LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP (5D1) Assignment 5 Unit 5006 C5009 Project development and control Unit 5002 Information based decision making Andor Kovacs CMI no: 4205133 Assignment 5_Submission1 AEA group Assignment Requirements 5002.....................................................................................4 Learning Outcome 1: Be able to identify and select sources of data and information ....................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Discuss the nature of data and information......................................................4 1.2 Evaluate relevant sources of data and information..........................................4 1.3 Discuss the criteria for selection of data and information................................4 1.4 Identify the legal requirements relating to the collection, use and storage of data and information...............................................................................................4 Learning Outcome 2: Be able to analyse and present information to support decision making..........................................................................................................4 2.1 Evaluate the decision making models which are used to support decision making....................................................................................................................4 2.2 Identify those to be involved in analysing...
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...Faculty of Design Module Name: Programme Name Programme No. Assignment Title Project Objectives Assignment Brief 2012-2013 Culture & History 1: Product Design Masters (QF Level 4) BA (Hons) in Product Design DS 125 103 Module no Year 1 – Sem. 1 Total Hours: 42 DPD4120 No. of weeks: 14 Hours per week: 3 This project is designed to assess your ability to: - interpret the key issues of product design from different perspectives, including social, economic and technological, through rigorous explorations on selected product design masters. - critically review contemporary product design in the professional context. relate key aspects of the design masters’ design philosophies to design artefacts. Brief This assignment allows you to demonstrate your understanding of the design philosophies of the product design masters and apply critiques across theoretical and practical work. In this assignment you will be required to: research into one current or past product design master; relate key aspects of the design masters’ design philosophies to design artifact; interpret the key issues of product design from different perspectives, including social, economic and technological; critically review their contributions and effect to contemporary product design; and write an essay with a minimum of 1,500 words based on your findings. Deliverables 1,500 word essay in hard copy plus a soft copy in MS Word format uploaded into MOODLES. (MLO 2, 3, 4) 1. 2. 3. The essay...
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...Tutorial 1 ________________________________________________________ Chapter 3 - Problems and Exercises 1. 2. 6. Which of the four phases of the project management process do you feel is most challenging? Why? What are some sources of risk in a systems analysis and design project and how does a project manager cope with risk during the stages of project management? Calculate the expected time for the following activities. Activity A B C D E F G H I J 7. Optimistic Time 3 5 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 4 Most Likely Time 7 9 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 7 Pessimistic Time 11 13 9 16 18 11 7 5 12 9 Expected Time A project has been defined to contain the following list of activities along with their required times for completion. Activity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Immediate Activity Collect requirements Analyse processes Analyse data Design processes Design data Design screens Design reports Program Test and document Install Weeks 2 3 3 7 6 1 5 4 8 2 Predecessors 1 2 2 2 3, 4 4, 5 6, 7 7 8, 9 All material adapted from the Course Text a. b. c. d. Draw a network diagram for the activities. Calculate the earliest expected completion time. Show the critical path. What would happen if activity 6 were revised to take six weeks instead of one week? 8. Construct a Gantt chart for the project defined in question 7. 12. Assume that you have a project with seven activities labeled A-G (below). Derive the earliest completion time (or early finish – EF), latest completion time (or late finish – LF)...
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...4. Reflections on design thinking During our discussion session we discussed about several cases of what we consider were good examples of design thinking. The purpose of this discussion was to reflect on how this approach to problem solving can lead to more practical, innovative and human-centered solutions. Year: 2011 Client: Hivos (Dutch NGO) Project Objective: Reduce energy consumption at the public library in Utrecht. Company/Agency in charge of the project: Boondoggle Amsterdam. Name of the project: Seduction Project. Case Searching for examples of design thinking we thought of the seduction project which started in 2011 for the Dutch NGO Hivos. The main goal of this project was to reduce the waste of energy by minimizing the energy consumption. This project was designed by Boondoggle Amsterdam, their central focus is realizing interaction between the advertiser and the customer. “We help brands build business by being remarkable.” Problem The way “The seduction project” approached what seemed to be a wicked problem - How to reduce energy consumption at the public library in Utrecht - is what makes it a good example of design thinking. The high level of energy consumption at the public library in Utrecht was a problem. One of the main causes was the frequent use of the elevator, this was very energy consuming. After a few days of evaluating the human behaviour at the location, they noticed that a lot of people preferred to take the elevator, even though the stairs...
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...European Journal of Operational Research, 2009, Vol 193, pp425-436 Authors: Baker P. & Canessa, M. Warehouse design: a structured approach Abstract: In spite of the importance of warehousing to the customer service and cost levels of many businesses, there is currently not a comprehensive systematic method for designing warehouses. In this paper, the current literature on the overall methodology of warehouse design is explored, together with the literature on tools and techniques used for specific areas of analysis. The general results from the literature have then been validated and refined with reference to warehouse design companies. The output is a general framework of steps, with specific tools and techniques that can be used for each step. This is intended to be of value to practitioners and to assist further research into the development of a more comprehensive methodology for warehouse design. Keywords: Facilities planning and design; Decision support models; Logistics; Warehouse design. 1 Warehouse design: a structured approach 1. Introduction Warehouses are a key aspect of modern supply chains and play a vital role in the success, or failure, of businesses today (Frazelle, 2002a). Although many companies have examined the possibilities of synchronised direct supply to customers, there are still many circumstances where this is not appropriate. This may be because the supplier lead times cannot be reduced cost effectively to the short lead times...
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...Concentration – University of Texas at Dallas Professional Certifications * Certified Project Management Professional Professional Skills * Microsoft Project, MS SQL development, MS SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000, 7.0 design and administration, backup and recovery, T-SQL stored procedures, Query Analyzer; Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms and Reports, Toad 9.0; SSRS reports development, Visual Basic 6.0, C+ +, C#; AS400 Advanced knowledge of Excel, including complex macros, VBA, Pivot Tables and Graphs; Access Form Design, Access Report Design, ADO; Visio Professional, JIRA, Remedy, Clear Quest,Clear Case SharePoint Professional Experience Fannie Mae May 10 – Present Project Manager II * Application Development team lead responsible for managing project delivery of multiple Adobe Flex applications * Provide project management services for the Credit Loss Management division * Identify and engage appropriate technical and business resources needed for successful project execution. * Manage project resources. * Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team * Prepare project execution plans and ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget and meet all technical requirements. * Train Business Analysts and Development Team on proper requirements, testing and documentation processes to align with Company methodology and Project Quality Office (PQO) standards. * Perform change management functions and lead production...
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...Experiment independent measures: 1. State the experimental hypothesis for your project [3] 2. Describe the method you would use for your practical project. 13 marks are awarded for replicability and appropriateness and 6 for the quality of design and feasibility [13 + 6] 3. Give an advantage of using an alternative experimental design in this practical project [3] 4. Assess the validity of your investigation in measuring the dependant variable [6] 5. Outline how you could select a sample which could be representative [3] 6. What ethical issues would you consider in designing your practical project? [3] 7. Suggest one possible future research related to your practical project [3] | June 10 | Correlation: 1. State an alternate Hypothesis for your practical project [3] 2. Describe the method you would use for your practical project. 13 marks are awarded for replicability and appropriateness and 6 for the quality of design and feasibility [13 + 6] 3. Which inferential (non parametric test) would you use to analyse your data? Give reasons for your choice [3] 4. a) Sketch a graph to present the data that could be collected [3]b) What could this graph tell you about the relationship between the two variables? [3] 5. Explain one weakness of conducting this practical project as a correlation [3] 6. How would you address any one ethical issues in the conduct of this practical project? [3] 7. Outline one other way your research question could be investigated [3]...
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...Semester Period Unit No 103 Units Covered Unit Name Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians Electrical and Electronic Principles Data Communications and Networks Analytical Methods for Engineers Engineering Science Telecommunication Principles Advanced Mathematics for Engineering Electrical and Electronic Principles Business Management Techniques for Engineers Computer Programming Techniques Radio Communication Engineering Electronic Principles Principles and Applications of Microcontrollers Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits Management of Projects Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation Personal and Professional Development Work-based Experience Credit Hours 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 15 15 15 15 20 15 15 Unit Level 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 Semester 1 (10 weeks) September- November 2014 101 119 001 Semester 2 (10 weeks) December- February 2014 002 118 059 Semester 3 (10 weeks) March - May 2014 005 007 112 Semester 4 (10 weeks) June - August 2015 120 039 113 Semester 5 (10 weeks) September-November 2015 117 037 Semester 6 (10 weeks) 003 December 2015 -February 2016 027 029 Industrial Training March 2016 - September 2016 UNIT 1: ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS Unit 1: Unit code: QCF level: Credit value: Analytical Methods for Engineers A/601/1401 4 15 • Aim This unit will provide the analytical knowledge and techniques needed to carry out a range of engineering...
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...It compares initial investment options and identifies the least cost alternatives for a twenty year period. As applied to building design energy conservation measures, the process is mandated by law and is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 10, Part 436, Subpart A: Program Rules of the Federal Energy Management Program. The A/E shall contact local utility companies to determine available demand-side management programs and nocost assistance provided by these companies to designers and owners. Applications Basic applications of LCC are addressed within the individual chapters herein and may be further defined within an A-E’s design programming scope requirements. In general, LCC is expected to support selection of all building systems that impact energy use: thermal envelope, passive solar features, fenestration, HVAC, domestic hot water, building automation and lighting. However, LCC can also be applied to building features or involve costs related to occupant productivity, system maintenance, environmental impact and any other issue that impacts costs over time. It is very important to recognize the significance of integrated building systems design in the overall e iciency of the design. Methodology There are many established guidelines and computerbased tools that e ectively support Present Value LCC analyses. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has prepared the Life Cycle Costing Manual for the Federal Energy Management ...
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...Project Management Plan for Ducks Unlimited Introduction Ducks Unlimited(DU) has become a leader in habitat preservation and has conserved more than 12.6 million acres (46,900 km²) of waterfowl habitat in North America. DU partners with a wide range of corporations, governments, other non-governmental organizations, landowners, and private citizens to restore and manage areas that have been damaged and to prevent further degradation of existing wetlands. DU is also active in working with others to recommend government policies that will positively influence wetlands and the environment. DU generates $200M in revenues each year, 87% of which goes directly towards habitat conservation. Their sources of revenue include Federal and State habitat reimbursements (32%), conservation easements (27%), sponsors and members (25%), major gifts and donations (11%) and royalties/advertisement (5%). By its efforts DU attempts to benefit biodiversity, water quality, the environment, and the economy in the areas in which it is active.Ducks Unlimited, in keeping with its founder's intentions, also promotes the continuation of safe and regulated waterfowl hunting. The majority of DU's financial contributors and members are waterfowl hunters, and over 90% of those who read DU's magazine are hunters. The DU magazine contains many historical and practical articles on waterfowl hunting, and it obtains revenue from advertisements of waterfowling equipment such as shotguns, ammunition, decoys, and...
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...proposal DESIGN OF LNG NETWORKS Summary Motivation and goals LNG will become a prime fuel for ships and trucks in the foreseeable future. The European Union and national governments have outlined their policies, and many companies are preparing for a transition period towards intensive use of LNG. There is a strong need in industry for the development of the building blocks needed to develop their business cases. We develop these building blocks, some business cases, as well as methods for planning and control of the logistics in LNG synchromodal transportation networks. Activities / work packages I. LNG supply chains and synchromodal transport networks: providing an identification of markets and demand to serve, economic and sensitivity analyses, definition of logistical requirements and options for synchromodal transportation. II. Multi-modal inventory-routing problems: deriving tools to enable an efficient and effective supply to distribution points in the network through synchromodal operations. III. Direct delivery multi-modal transportation problems: deriving decision tools to enable efficient direct ship-to-ship refuelling at sea. Expected results: The main objective is to derive solution approaches to design LNG synchromodal transportation networks and tools for planning of transportation and replenishment operations to enable accessibility and efficient usage of this type of fuel for all modes of transport. Market identification, demand forecasts, economic analyses and...
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...Lean Project Management A research of Lean Production Delivery Systems on methods, processes and tools Zhiyuan Wang Author Note This report answers topic three This report was prepared for 49002 Project Management, taught by Elizabeth Bourke Abstract Current project management practices been found that have inherent difficulties in meeting increasingly stringent clients’ needs. However, it seems that the theories and principles of Lean Production Delivery Systems (LPDS) are the best approaches of all sorts of management theories. This assignment makes a brief Investigates and discusses of LPDS and analyses how to apply the principles, theories, processes and tools to current project management practices. This assignment concentrates on topic three and compares the difference between current and LPDS approaches in methods, processes and tools. Lean Project Management A research of Lean Production Delivery Systems on methods, processes and tools Background Before people name it Lean Production Delivery Systems1 (LPDS), many American experts call it TPS which is short for Toyota Production System (Womack et al., 1990). This production system been called as just-in-time production at the beginning state. It was created and developed by the founder of Toyota, in order to gain higher quality and lower cost, in the 1950 s. This production system became famous and been paid more attention by experts when Toyota made much profit during 1970s economic crisis while other...
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...Introduction 2. Project background 3. Problem statement 4. Project idea and justification 5. Project process 6. Timeline 7. Expect outcome and improvement 8. Team structure and role 9. Technology issues 10. Conclusion Introduction Being a student of System Analysis and Design course, we have been required to come up with a concept whereby understanding an organization business function and purpose is set as the baseline. We are also required to propose an idea of a potential project to overcome the existing problem or to improve the business value. Keeping that in mind, we opted on treating Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) itself as our organization business. What is the problem in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS that we are going study and analyse? Currently, the Hostel Registration process is done manually and there is no system available for students to register their hostels. There are setbacks in the manual hostel registration systems which complicates the whole process and makes the life’s of the students much more difficult. So, we are taking up this context as our problem and proposing an idea to overcome it which is to introduce an online hostel registration portal. The team consisting of Vijay Nair, Siva Kumaaran and Kugarubaan worked on a project in order to analyse and the possible opportunities to add value to the system and to cater better registration process for the students. Project background Currently...
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...enhance test data staging/back-up/restore strategy. Analyze and report performance test results. Advise on QA environment configurations to achieve reliable results. Setup performance monitoring scripts, reports and alerts. Develop Automation Test scripts Using: Winrunner, QTP, TestPartner, TestComplete, Selenium, Cubic Test, WebUI Test Studio & IBM Rational Functional Tester Work closely with Operations staff, to ensure the correct O/S and Application Servers settings are applied. Work closely with System Architect to determine the non-functional requirements of the system. Using Mercury QC, PM, Test Director, QTP and Load Runner tools Doing (Regression, SIT, Functional, Manual, Automation and Performance Testing) Analyze the project documents Provide test strategy and plan documents Derive Load testing requirements Derive Load testing scripts Execute Load tests Monitoring with BAC tool Analyze Load testing results Provide regular testing feedback to the relevant stakeholders Maintain Load test scripts Provide a sign off recommendation To be able to use appropriate tools and applications to during the testing process White and Black Box Testing. Assume overall responsibility for testing strategy, framework and execution Implement testing processes and procedures Produce functional and non- functional test plans Perform testing according to technology defined standards, and report variations Produce the system test...
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