Effort Estimation Techniques – A Stratification
Ajikumar T N, Group Head - Testing Services Division, & Head – Testing Competency Team, Wipro Technologies
Introduction
Over the years, a lot of estimation techniques have been developed for the use of software project managers. This tutorial attempts to stratify such models, tools and techniques in a structured manner. This study will enable us to see more meaning into a specific technique in terms of where it stands in terms of the Estimation Strata.
Broadly, the tutorial has the following sections covering the full life cycle and components of an estimation process. Several Case studies will also be discussed, wherever this can be of benefit to the participants. Read More...
Speaker Profile
Ajikumar T N, Group Head - Testing Services Division, & Head – Testing Competency Team, Wipro Technologies
With a B.Tech Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering and an MBA in Software Enterprises Management from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Ajikumar has got around 13 years of experience in the Software industry.
He has got the following certifications
- Certified Bullet Proof Manager Crestcom, Colorado, USA 2003
- Certified in Business English University of Cambridge, UK 2003
- Certified Project Management Professional PMI, Pennsylvania, USA 2004
- Certified Black Belt of Six Sigma DMAIC Wipro Technologies 2005
- Certified Black Belt of Six Sigma DSSS+ Wipro Technologies 2005
- Certified Lean Methodology Leader Wipro Technologies 2006
- Certificate of Management Studies U21 Global University,Singapore 2006
- Certificate on Advanced Program Management Stanford University, USA 2007
Within Wipro, he has got awards like the Best People Manager Award, the Best Project Delivery Award, the Best Process Improvement Proposal Award etc.
His published papers include:
- Paper ‘Anomalies and Suggestions for Sigma Calculation’, ISI-NIQR Magazine Nov 2005
- Paper ‘Software Test Management – Tools & Techniques’, CIO Leadership Magazine http://www.cio-leader.com/ June 2008
- Paper ‘Effort Estimation Methods, CIO Leadership Magazine http://www.cio-leader.com/ August 2008
His external Presentations include
- Presentation on ‘Robust Testing Methodologies’ as a co-author in STeP-IN Forum 2005 International Conference. Jan 2005
- Presentation on Wipro’s OA and Reliability techniques as a co-author in ISI-NIQR Forum. Nov 2005
- Presentation on ‘Test Project Management’ as a co-author in STeP-IN Forum 2007 International Conference Jan 2007
- Presentation on ‘Test Project Management’ in CeBIT International Conference, Hanover, Germany. Mar 2007
- Presentation on ‘Test Project Management’ in PMI Bangalore Chapter PMFootPrints Forum. May 2007
- Presentation on ‘Test Project Management’ in Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore August 2007
- Presentation on ‘Testing Project – Metrics Analysis’ in PMPC Sept 2007 by PMI Bangalore Chapter