External Team Members

E. Patrick Hanavan, Jr.

Dr. E. Patrick Hanavan, Jr. has over 46 years experience in software development, management, and acquisition. He is the founder and principal of PATH Computer Systems, Inc. performing computer systems support and consulting since 1980. He is a member of the ISD technical staff as an independent consultant and has been working with ISD and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) since 1990. He was a principal developer of the Software Capability Evaluation (SCE) V2.0 Team Training course, led the SCE Training development team, and has instructed well over 500 individuals in the CAM methodology. Dr. Hanavan has specific expertise in the SCAMPI and CAM methods, software project management, configuration management, software quality assurance and testing. The Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional certifies him. Pat has performed over 100 appraisals (utilizing SCAMPISM, CAM, and CBA IPI) through Level 5. Dr. Hanavan is an authorized SCAMPISM Lead Appraiser under the SEI’s Lead Appraiser Program. He was one of the first authorized as an instructor for the Introduction to CMMI® course, and as a team leader of the Software Process Assessment (SPA) method.

Cecil E. Martin

Mr. Martin has over 40 years experience in systems and software engineering. He was a member of the team that developed and taught SEI’s Software Capability Evaluation Method and has led and participated in over 60 model based assessments, appraisals and Software Capability Evaluations. He currently is an SEI authorized CMMI® instructor and SCAMPISM appraiser.

Winifred Menezes

Ms. Menezes has over 30 years experience in developing and maintaining software products as well as in managing research projects. She was a member of the CMMI product development team and is an authorized instructor of the “Introduction to CMM” and “Introduction to CMMI training courses. Experience in process improvement based on models like the CMM for software, FAA’s iCMM and the CMMI. Published several articles and presentations at many conferences both in the USA and Europe. SEI-Certified SCAMPI A/B/C & High Maturity Lead Appraiser for CMMI-DEV/ACQ/SVC, Instructor for “Intro to CMMI-DEV/ACQ/SVC. Performed over 30 CMM assessments as well as CMMI and SCAMPI Class A, B and C appraisals. Experienced in multi-cultural environments and has worked in North America, Europe and Asia. Experienced instructor and facilitator. Hands-on experience in several key areas such as Requirements Development and Management, Quality Assurance, Project Management and Configuration Management. Conversant with other improvement models such as SPICE, P-CMM, SA-CMM, and the FAA’s iCMM.

Thomas R. Miller

Thomas R. Miller is the Principal Consultant and owner of T. R. Miller and Associates, LLC an international process consulting company. Thomas is an SEI-authorized SCAMPI A, B and C Lead Appraiser, and an SEI Visiting Scientist. He has been involved in process improvement with the SEI since 1992. Internationally, Thomas has helped clients in over 8 countries to improve their systems and software processes. He has helped clients move from Maturity Level 1 to level 3 using both the CMM and CMMI model. He has been involved as a leader or team member in over 125 formal appraisals and countless informal appraisals in both Fortune 100 and small fast-growing Companies. Thomas R. Miller has represented the SEI and the Department of Defense in critical Source Selection appraisals resulting in Billions of dollars of government contracts. T. R. Miller and Associated is an SEI Partner.

Jon Olson

Mr. Olson’s Continuous Process Improvement experience includes CMMI, ISO 9000, Six Sigma, and ITIL activities. Professional activities have focused on multi-model approaches that integrate common sense improvements and efficiencies to bring value to an organization, while still ensuring compliance with the organization’s selected models or standards. Jon is experienced in establishing strategic plans and managing organizational activities in achieving CMMI Maturity Levels 2 and 3 as part of an integrated ISO 9000 Quality Management System approach. He has managed and provided hands-on support in developing and maintaining CMM/CMMI maturity level 2 and 3 processes for multiple organizations, and provided full lifecycle support in TQM-based structured development environments for 15 years.