This topic is about : Systems Engineering and Agile Methodology.

Questions 1 - 5 should be up to 2 paragraph answers or half a page, Question 6 should be 1 - 1 1/2 page answer, and Question 7 should be 3 page answer.

Question 1: Describe the different types of agile methods that are being widely practiced in todays environment.

Question 2: In your own words specifically describe how the scrum and kanban method work.

Question 3: There are 3 key roles in agile: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team member. Describe your understanding of these roles in Scrum vs. Kanban. Do these roles apply in both methods? How are they similar or different in each method.?

Question 4: When would you use scrum or Kanban?

Question 5: What organizational systems (people, process, technology) need to put into place to Scale Agile ?

Question 6: The following are (SE) Systems Engineering roles.

Requirements Owner

System Designer

System Analyst

Validation/Verification Engineer

Logistics/Ops Engineer

Glue among Subsystems

Customer Interface

Technical Manager

Information Manager

Process Engineer

Coordinator

Pick any two SE roles from above and write a blog article on each role and how it will be defined in an agile delivery environment and answer the following questions.

What will the roles key deliverable be?

What differences do you see how the role will change between waterfall and agile environments?

Write your opinion if systems engineering and agile are compatible and provide your analysis.

NOTE:

Remember to submit 2 blog articles

Min 1 page and max 1.5 page / blog on Question 6.

Question 7: Research and create a 3 page report that outlines the tools and technology associated with Agile Implementation in large scale organizations (government agencies, financial institutions etc)

Assessment: Your understanding of agile methodology. Your analysis and insights.