Date: October 17, 2012 – 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm Jeff Grady  on Systems and Their Environment Abstract: This presentation defines what the environment of a system is, partitions it into five classes, and identifies a way to extend interface concepts employed by most system engineers for functional interfaces to environmental stresses. A student manual is provided that was developed as[…]

Date: September 19, 2012 – 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm Brent Chalker  on Agile for Highly Regulated Environments Abstract: Agile development methodologies are an industry proven approach for delivering high quality software and systems in a manner that reduces program risk, improves predictability of progress against schedule, and eliminates unnecessary effort.  This presentation will provide an overview of this methodology, effective[…]

Date: July 18, 2012 – 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm Frank C. Lacson  on Human Systems Integration: The Human User Contribution to Technical Balance Abstract: Human Systems Integration (HSI) is an often misunderstood technical approach that has unrealized system and human performance benefits. This presentation contains a description of the nine HSI domains, a mapping of HSI technical tools to the[…]

Date: June 20, 2012 – 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm Paul Gorman on How to Fit 10 Pounds of Stuff into a 5-Pound Bag Abstract: In today’s healthcare environment, hospitals are challenged to improve patient flow and throughput, improve operating efficiencies, and reduce costs.  In this presentation, Mr. Gorman will discuss ways that Northern Lights helped Los Angeles County + University[…]