Most software metric programs fail. Why is that? Pamela Perrott of Construx Software will explore the top things to remember when starting/improving your software metrics. Pam will share industry wide knowledge on what makes on measurement program succeed where another would fail.
Pam is a Professional Software Engineer at Construx Software. She has been in the IT industry for over 25 years as a programmer, systems programmer, analyst, project manager for tools implementations, and instructor. Pam is a member of the Computer Society of the IEEE, the Association for Computing Machinery, the Data Resource Management Association, the Puget Sound Chapter of the Association for Women in Computing, and the Puget Sound Chapter of the Special Interest Group on the Computer-Human Interface (SIGCHI). Pam is expert in quality practices, such as implementing inspections, and has a deep knowledge of software process improvement, testing, and software project management. Prior to working at Construx, she integrated new technologies, implemented inspections, and performed complex requirements management at Verizon Wireless.
Pam has an AB from Bryn Mawr College in Biology, an MA from Cambridge University in Biochemistry, a Certificate in Data Processing from North Seattle Community College, and a Master's in Software Engineering from Seattle University. She is also a Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) and a Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS).