[DMS EVALUATION PLAN] December 16, 2009
Digital Mapping Solution
DMS
Staffing Plan
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Brittany Cunningham
16 December 2009
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Purpose
This document defines the criteria used to measure success for each phase of the DMS
project. Phase deliverables are evaluated based on the following management criteria:
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Time, as measured by the Management Plan,
Cost, as measured by the Budget Plan,
Scope, as measured by the project requirements, and
Quality, as measured by customer feedback.
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Phase 0
DMS was initially conceived in Phase 0. Research into the problem area allowed us to
clearly identify the goals and objectives for the project, as well as create a list of risks. A
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) was created for each phase of the project, as well as
implementation plans to guide each phase.
Phase 0 also saw the creation of the original SBIR proposal, as well as a final proposal
presentation and product website.
Deliverables
SBIR Proposal
Proposal Presentation
Product Website
Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the date
deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for a particular
deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated date in the Management
Plan.
Cost
This criterion is not used in Phase 0, as there is no Research and Development budget
during this phase.
Scope
The scope is measured by comparing the grading criteria against each deliverable.
This criterion is considered met if each deliverable meets its grading criteria and Phase
1 funding is acquired.
Quality
An independent panel will determine the quality of the proposal presentation, according
to the grading criteria established by the Professional Workforce Development I
professor. An average score of 90 or above for each deliverable will indicate a success.
Peer evaluations were completed after each team milestone (Inception, Feasibility, and
Milestone Presentations). Each member evaluated themselves and their teammates in
participation, quantity, quality, and professionalism.
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Phase 1
Phase 1 will see the development of a laboratory prototype and its demonstration to a
potential customer. An SBIR Phase 2 proposal will also be developed. Success will be
measured by satisfactory completion of the prototype, demonstration, and SBIR Phase
2 proposal. Evaluation during Phase 1 will consist of bi-weekly team meetings to ensure
the phase is progressing according to the Management Plan.
A prototype of the product database and software will be completed in Phase 1. The
software includes:
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Backend Database (MySQL)
Administrative Interface
User Interface
DMS Website
Initial documentation for DMS will also be developed during Phase 1, to include an
implementation and user guide.
Deliverables
Laboratory Prototype
Customer Demonstration
SBIR Phase 2 Proposal
Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the date
deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for a particular
deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated date in the Management
Plan.
Cost
The Budget Plan determines the cost estimates for each phase. The actual costs for
personnel and equipment will be compared to those items in the Budget Plan; a margin
of error within ±5% will be considered acceptable.
Scope
Scope in Phase 1 is measured by both the SBIR Phase 2 proposal and the laboratory
prototype. Successful completion of all SBIR Phase 2 requirements is necessary to
determine whether Phase 1 was within scope. The prototype must meet all required
functionality as outlined in the requirements document for Phase 1. Scope for Phase 1
is only met if the SBIR Phase 2 proposal and the prototype are successful and Phase 2
funding is acquired.
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Quality
The SBIR presentation board will determine the quality of the proposal presentation.
This criterion is considered met for the SBIR presentation upon successfully acquiring
Phase 2 funding from the SBIR board. Quality is met for the laboratory prototype if it
meets all requirements listed in the requirements document.
Each module will undergo code review, unit and integration testing. Once complete, the
system itself will go under acceptance testing to ensure it complies with the features
and performance expectations as outlined in the requirements document.
Phase 2
Phase 2 concerns real-world product design and development for DMS. Evaluation will
proceed in Phase 2 much as it did in Phase 1. Bi-weekly meetings will be held to
determine if the project is on schedule and within budget, according to the Management
and Budget Plans. Testing plans for the production version of DMS will be drafted and
used to measure completion of each module. Results of testing will be reviewed at the
bi-weekly meetings. Customer feedback will facilitate refinements in our product and
support materials.
Deliverables
DMS Software Package
Implementation Procedures
User Guides
Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the date
deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for a particular
deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated date in the Management
Plan.
Cost
The Budget Plan determines the cost estimates for each phase. The actual costs for
personnel and equipment will be compared to those items in the Budget Plan; a margin
of error within ±10% will be considered acceptable.
Scope
The real-world implementation will be measured against the functionality and
performance requirements outlined in the requirements document.
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Quality
The real-world implementation for DMS must pass all tests defined in Phases 1 and 2.
The greatest measure of quality will come from the end-users and customers for each
implementation of DMS.
Phase 3
Phase 3 will focus on implementing customized versions of DMS for new customers.
Customer feedback will be used to measure quality. The marketing strategy will be
evaluated to ensure we are targeting the correct market. Formal evaluations will be
conducted periodically to ensure we stay within the guidelines of the WBS. Sales
volume and profit margin will determine Phase 3’s success, along with customer and
end-user feedback.
Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the date
deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for a particular
deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated date in the Management
Plan.
Cost
The Budget Plan determines the cost estimates for each phase. The actual costs for
personnel and equipment will be compared to those items in the Budget Plan; a margin
of error within ±10% will be considered acceptable.
Scope
Scope for Phase 3 will be determined by the break-even analysis in the Funding Plan.
The actual profit and projected profit will be compared; a margin of error within ±10%
will be considered acceptable.
Quality
Quality for Phase 3 is measured by end-user and customer satisfaction surveys.
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