CMMI Frequently Asked Questions and their responses from CMMI Consultant(s)
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CMMI Blog Special Series: 5th Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas starting from Maturity Level 2 to Maturity Level 3: using CMMI –DEV, Version 1.3, as the Reference CMMI Model: As CMMI Consultant, during CMMI Consulting assignment if you are asked about the steps, inputs and outputs of Configuration Management (CM) Process Area, what would be your response:
For the above-mentioned question, CMMI consultants may take inputs from the following inputs. The purpose of Configuration Management (CM) is to establish and maintain the integrity of work products using configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits. The scope of this process area is to identify, track…
August 2, 2015
CMMI Blog Special Series: 4th Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas starting from Maturity Level 2 to Maturity Level 3: using CMMI –DEV, Version 1.3, as the Reference CMMI Model: As CMMI Consultant, during CMMI Consulting assignment if you are asked about the inputs and outputs of Requirements Management (REQM) Process Area, what would be your response:
For the above-mentioned question, CMMI consultants may take inputs from the following inputs. The purpose of CMMI Process Area on Requirement Management Process (REQM) is to manage the project’s product and products component requirements. Requirements Management (REQM) involves the following: Establishing and maintaining an agreement with the customer on the…
July 18, 2015
CMMI Blog Special Series: 1st Part: This blog series on the cmmiconsultantblog.com is a systematic and structured coverage of CMMI Process Areas starting from Maturity Level 2 to Maturity Level 3: using CMMI –DEV, Version 1.3, as the Reference CMMI Model: As CMMI Consultant, during CMMI Consulting assignment if you are asked about the steps, inputs and outputs of Project Planning (PP) Process Area, what would be your response:
For the above-mentioned question, CMMI Consultants may take inputs from the following: The Project Planning starts with the signing of contract, issuance of scope of work document and conduct of Project Initiation Meeting by the Program Manager/Account Manager. During the Initiation Meeting the resources are allocated and commitments from the…
June 25, 2015
As a CMMI Consultant, during CMMI consulting assignment, you may be asked about the benefits of CMMI related Effective Audits, Lesser Defects, Higher Phase Containment Rate of Defects, Reduced Cost of Quality, Improvement in Customer Satisfaction. CMMI Consultants may answer this question by taking input from the post below
A study was conducted by the SEI (now CMMI Institute) on the metrics data collected from 35 large organizations across the world. These organizations having low as well as high maturity apply CMMI Process Improvement practices to their Software Engineering, System Engineering and other Engineering activities. In this study Global…
December 3, 2014
As a CMMI Consultant, during CMMI consulting assignment, you may be asked about the benefits of CMMI related to Cost of Quality, Estimation Accuracy, and Product Quality. CMMI Consultants may answer this question by taking input from the post below
A study was conducted by the SEI (now CMMI Institute) on the metrics data collected from 35 large organizations across the world. These organizations having low as well as high maturity apply CMMI Process Improvement practices to their Software Engineering, System Engineering and other Engineering activities. In this study Global…
November 29, 2014
As a CMMI Consultant, during CMMI consulting assignment, you may be asked about the benefits of CMMI related to Defects Density. CMMI Consultants may answer this question by taking input from the post below:
A study was conducted by the SEI (now CMMI Institute) on the metrics data collected from 35 large organizations across the world. These organizations having low as well as high maturity apply CMMI Process Improvement practices to their Software Engineering, System Engineering and other Engineering activities. In this study Industrial…
November 26, 2014
As a CMMI Consultant, during CMMI consulting assignment, you may be asked about the benefits of CMMI related to Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). CMMI Consultants may answer this question by taking input from the post below:
A study was conducted by the SEI (now CMMI Institute) on the metrics data collected from 35 large organizations across the world. These organizations having low as well as high maturity apply CMMI Process Improvement practices to their Software Engineering, System Engineering and other Engineering activities. For example controlling the…
November 24, 2014
As a CMMI Consultant, many times you are asked by young professionals how they can pursue their careers in the field CMMI. CMMI Consultants should be ready with the response. During CMMI Consulting Assignments, such information exchange enhances the value of the CMMI Consultants. Here I give information about the latest CMMI Associate Program launched by the CMMI Institute…
For young professionals, pursuing careers in the field of CMMI, the CMMI Institute has launched its Certified CMMI Associate™ Program that will give an anchoring to their knowledge in the field of CMMI. For individuals, starting their career, it will act as a foundation-stone for becoming CMMI Consultant. CMMI Associate…
October 25, 2014
A CMMI Consultant is asked many times about the type of tools that can be used during CMMI Consulting Assignment. CMMI Consultants many times have to face the question of recommending tools for CMMI Implementation. What can be the response of the CMMI Consultant for this kind of question or recommendation?
While implementing CMMI, the client organization moves through process determination and process stabilizing stages. The next evolutionary step during a CMMI Implementation Program is to take the help of various kind of tools for CMMI Implementation. CMMI Consultants are faced with this question many times. Can you suggest some tools…
September 22, 2014
What are the CMMI Benefits?
How Do You Want to Work – Option 1? Random motion – lots of energy, not much progress No teamwork – individual effort Frequent conflict You never know where you’ll end up How Do You Want to Work – Option 2? Working with CMMI: Directed motion – every step brings…
September 19, 2014
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Rajendra is a qualified and certified Lead Appraiser and Instructor for the following :
- SCAMPI High Maturity Lead Appraiser (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Acquisition (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Development (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI v1.3 Lead Appraiser for Services (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified Introduction to CMMI-DEV v1.3 Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified Services Supplement for CMMI-DEV Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified CMMI-DEV Level 2 for Practitioners Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified CMMI-DEV Level 3 for Practitioners Instructor (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Acquisition (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Development (Certified)
- CMMI Institute-Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for Services (Certified)
Rajendra is Lead Assessor for ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), OHSAS 18001 (OHSMS) since 1994
International Automotive Task Force (IATF) approved Lead Assessor for Automotive Standard TS 16949:2009
Lead Assessor for ISO 27001 (ISMS) and ISO 20000-1 (ITSM)
Rajendra has 25 years experience in the industry.