Advanced Software Project Estimation: Parametric Algorithms Knowledge Bases

Advanced Software Project Estimation: Parametric Algorithms Knowledge Bases: Galorath Incorporated: Booz Allen Hamilton Case Study ...

Galorath Inc offers advanced parametric techniques to software project estimation that leverage sophisticated knowledge bases ...

... "A similar approach is used to estimate software development costs. The first step is to gather information about the project, such as the software development process, the use of object oriented or structured analysis development methods, the staff experience levels, the software module sizes (lines of code or function point count), and the schedule and price constraints. Again, Booz Allen estimators work with software engineers to begin building the SEER-SEM model by characterizing the software system and its modules using various technical and programmatic parameters. " ...

SEER-PPMC enables project managers to use software project plans for accurate tracking and forecasting. Because it is fully integrated with SEER-SEM™, users can create and track project plans in a single, easy to understand environment. Included with the SEER-SEM Project Manager Edition bundle, PPMC expands the SEER functionality to provide a complete solution for project managers and decision makers. SEER-PPMC is currently available from Galorath Incorporated. For more than 25 years, engineers, project managers and cost estimators throughout the world have turned to Galorath Incorporated for the industry’s most comprehensive set of decision-support and process management tools. Combined with extensive consulting and support services, Galorath’s SEER estimation and analysis tools derive cost, schedule and staffing estimates by assessing the interaction and impact of product, organizational and even operational variables. This parametric methodology, coupled with the industry’s most comprehensive knowledge bases, creates a rapid and powerful view of the critical factors driving program decisions and success from early concepts through upgrade and maintenance phases.