City of Los Angeles
Personnel Department
Mobile Application
Team 02
FCR ARB
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Team Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
• Operational: Enthusiastic
• Technical: Savvy to new technology
Weaknesses
• Operational: Schedules, communication
• Technical: Process is new, yet improving
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Operational Concept Description
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System Purpose
Mobile application that provides
❖ Critical information to applicants interested in
employment opportunities with City of LA
❖ Allow users to subscribe to a specific job
❖ The system will send notification via email
and/or text message for reminding when that
position open
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Shared Vision
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Benefit chain
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Proposed System Business Workflow
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Proposed System - System Boundary
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Capability Goals
Capability Goals
Priority Level
OC-1 All jobs search: user can search for any job available in City of LA
using keyword or job ID for subscription and further notification
Must have
OC-2 Open job listing: user can see all the City of LA’s current open jobs
Must have
OC-3 Job subscription: user can subscribe for a job to receive
notification when the subscribed position open
Must have
OC-4 Subscription options: user can choose to receive notification via
email, text message, or both
Must have
OC-5 Notification sending: the system will send notification to users
when the position he subscribed open
Must have
OC-6 Category subscription: user can subscribe for every job in a
category by subscribing to the category
Could have
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Goals
Level of Service Goal
LOS-1 Server down time: The downtime of the system cannot be longer
than 2 hours a day
Priority level : Must have
Win Condition : WC_2386
Organizational Goals
OG-1: Increased City of LA job position awareness
OG-2: Increased ease of access to the City of LA job information
OG-3: Increased number of qualified candidates who apply for open positions
OG-4: Increased Personnel department Selection division’s productivity
OG-5: Decreased time spent for finding the qualified candidate for a position
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Prototype
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Prototype
1. RSS feed parser
- Java application that reads the RSS feeds
from LA city website and display the job
details.
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Prototype
2. Database connectivity
- Java application that connects to database via
JDBC and fires queries
- DB2 Express
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Prototype
3. Send Notification
- Java application to send email notification
- Google SMTP server via SSL
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Prototype
4. Integration
- Java EE web application
- GUI built using html + JSP
- Server side processing using servlets
- Deployed on Apache Tomcat server
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Demo
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REQUIREMENTS
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Agreed Win Condition
WC_2377: The system shall get jobs from neogov
via rss feed which will trigger notifications (current
open positions) and send via email and/or text
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Agreed Win Condition
Win Condition (WC_2374):
as a job-seeker I can search for all jobs in LA, using the keywords and job
codes
Win Condition (WC_2378):
as a job-seeker i can search for all open positions or job classifications
available in the city of LA, using categories as a filter. Since website is
already using categories
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Agreed Win Conditions
Win Condition (WC_2383):
as a job-seeker, i can create a user profile (email,phone number) to save
on device for subscription purposes
Win Condition (WC_2381):
as a job-seeker i can click on a url for current opening and navigate to the
application form website
Win Condition (WC_2373):
as a job-seeker i can specify which kind of notification I receive
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Agreed Win Conditions
Win Condition (WC_2379):
as a job-seeker, when i open the app i will see and use three buttons:
search for all jobs, view current jobs and create user profile
Win Condition (WC_2380):
as a job-seeker, i can view details of current job openings i find interesting
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System and Software
Architecture Description
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Logical Overview
Mobile App
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User Interface
Saving user profile
Provide encryption for details
Works on: Android, iPhone
Build using: PhoneGap (HTML, CSS,
AJAX)
Interacts with: Server code
Database
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Job listings (already exists)
Jobs open (from RSS feed)
User profile (contact details and
subscriptions requested)
Server Side
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Requesting RSS feed and parsing it
Saving user profile and subscriptions
requested
Performing searches (both open and
available jobs)
Searching if notifications need to be
sent and triggering the notification if
needed
Works on: application server
Build using: Java SE, Java EE
Interacts with: Mobile code, database server,
LAPD email server to send mail, neogov
RSS feed, SMS Gateway
Works on: database server
Language; SQL
Interacts with: server code
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Physical Overview
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System Context Diagram
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Use Case Diagram
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Artifacts and Information Diagram
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Status of NDI
PhoneGap
Open source framework to create mobile apps
using standardized web APIs
Used for creating a single app which will be
deployable on iOS and Android
Status: Analysing feasibility of PhoneGap
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Life Cycle Plan
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Life Cycle Strategy
Current Status
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The Current Status of the LCP in the valuation phase for
developing the FC package will include all the tools and methods
and also approx resource estimates.
Assumptions
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The duration of the project is 2 semesters, which are 12
weeks in Fall 2013 and 12 weeks in Spring 2014.
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There are seven people working on the project including
one DEN student.
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Client and Team member meetings.
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Tools for Monitoring Project
Progress
Tools and Methods:
Winbook
Google Drive and Github
Bugzilla
Team review meetings
WinWin Negotiations
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Foundations Phase
Duration: 10/21/2013 – 12/2/2013
Concept: In this phase, the feasibility of each requirement (Win
condition) is determined and development starts with, usually,
the most feasible and required conditions.
Deliverables: Draft DC Package, DC Package.
Milestone: Development Commitment Review.
Strategy: One Incremental Commitment Cycle
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Foundation Phase
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Roles and responsibilities of Key
Stake Holders
TEAM MEMBER
ROLE
TEAM MEMBER
ROLE
Shreya Kamani
Project Manager , Life
Cycle Planner
Travis Jones
Feasibility Evidence
Anushree Sridhar
Software Architect,
Prototyper
Divya Reddy
Requirements Engineer
Abhishek Trigunayat
Prototyper
William Everton
IIV and V, Quality Focal
Point
Pattra Thongaprasert
Operational Concept
Engineer, Life Cycle
Planner
Leo Reyes
CLient
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Project Plan for 577a
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Resources and COINCOMO
Our current resources:
- Estimated CSCI577a/b Effort : 7 team members at 8
hrs./week
-Total estimated effort:6.50PM
- Project duration: 24weeks
- Component modules in the development project:
RSS parser - Notification
Search Module
UI module
- Primary Programming language used: JAVA
- Database : DB2
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COINCOMO ESTIMATES
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Feasibility Evidence Description
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PERSONNEL COSTS
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HARDWARE/SOFTWARE COSTS
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BENEFIT ANALYSIS
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ROI
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DESIGN PROCESS
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NDI/NCS ANALYSIS
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LOS FEASIBILITY
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RISK MANAGEMENT
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RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE - MICHAEL
Basic Demographic:
Age: 21
Occupation: N/A
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Marital Status: Single
Description
Michael is a recent college graduate
from California State University at
Los Angeles looking for his first job in
the accounting field.
User Scenario
While looking for job search
applications in his phone’s app store,
Michael comes across the LA
Personnel Department application.
Upon downloading the app, he first
checks currently open positions, and
then proceeds to subscribe to jobs in
his field.
Attributes
-Anxious
-Avid app user
-Outgoing
Goals & Aspirations
-To successfully start his
career
Information Sources
-Social Media
-Local Television
-Magazines
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CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE - ROCHELLE
Basic Demographic:
Age: 31
Occupation: Water Utility
Supervisor
Hometown: Phoenix,
Arizona
Marital Status: Single
Description
Rochelle is an adult woman currently
working for the city but looking for
advancement opportunities.
User Scenario
Knowing either specific job titles or
codes, she will use the app to
primarily receive notifications for
specific job openings.
Attributes
-Experienced
-Knowledgeable of website
Goals & Aspirations
-To achieve a higher
position
Information Sources
-Cable News Networks
-Primetime TV
-Books
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - AMBER
Basic Demographic:
Age: 18
Occupation: N/A
Hometown: Los Angeles,CA
Marital Status: Single
Description
Amber is a recent high school
graduate looking to enter the
workforce immediately following
graduation. She is looking for an
entry level position at a local office.
User Scenario
While looking for job search
applications in her phone’s app store,
Amber comes across the LA
Personnel Department application.
Upon downloading the app, she first
checks currently open positions, and
then proceeds to subscribe to jobs
that fit her needs.
Attributes
-Novice to workforce
-Possesses basic skills
Goals & Aspirations
-To acquire entry level
position that satisfies
current monetary needs
Information Sources
-Social Media
-Primetime TV
-Friends
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SEASONED PROFESSIONAL- JIM
Basic Demographic:
Age: 40
Occupation: Airport
Environmental Manager
Hometown: Philadelphia,
PA Marital Status: Married
Description
Jim is a professional whose family is
moving to the LA area for personal
reasons and is looking for
employment in his field.
User Scenario
While looking for job search
applications that specifically cater to
the LA area, Jim discovers the
Personnel Department app, which he
uses to first check open positions
and then proceeds to subscribe to
jobs he finds using the search
function.
Attributes
-Experienced
-Possesses all skills
required for sought position
-Confident in abilities
Goals & Aspirations
-To acquire position similar
to current one that can
support his family’s needs
Information Sources
-News networks
-Local Stations
-Books
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YOUNG ADULT - CARRIE
Basic Demographic:
Age: 26
Occupation: Auditor
Hometown: Portland,
Oregon
Marital Status: Single
Description
Carrie is a professional in her field
who has recently left her previous
employer for personal reasons. She
is now looking for similar work
opportunities within the city.
User Scenario
While looking for job search
applications that specifically cater to
the LA area, Carrie discovers the
Personnel Department app, which
she uses to first check open
positions and then proceeds to
subscribe to jobs she finds using the
search function.
Attributes
-Experienced
-Possesses all skills
required for sought position
-Confident in abilities
Goals & Aspirations
-To acquire position similar
to one previously held that
will allow to maintain
established lifestyle.
Information Sources
-News networks
-Local Stations
-Books
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Quality Management Plan
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Traceability Matrix
Capability Goal
OC-1: All Jobs Search
OC-2: Open Job Listing
OC-3: Job Subscription
OC-4: Subscription Options
OC-5: Notification Sending
Requirements
Use Cases
WC-2378
UC03: Search all jobs
UC04: View job descriptions
WC-2380
WC-2381
UC02: View open jobs
UC04: View job descriptions
WC-2566
UC05: Subscribe for
notifications
WC-2373
UC05: Subscribe for
notifications
WC-2377
UC06: Notifications for job
openings
WC-2378
UC03: Search all jobs
UC05: Subscribe for
notifications
OC-6: Category Subscription
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Quality Management Strategy
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IIV&V reviews all Bugzilla tasks on a weekly
basis
Report is emailed to the team and uploaded
to the team website
Central repository to be used for source and
configuration management
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Defect Identification Reviews
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Documents are reviewed by IIV&V prior to
closing a task
Mostly task tracking, but will become bug
tracking by Spring 2014 semester
Currently:
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4 CONFIRMED
3 IN_PROGRESS
11 RESOLVED
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