CMMI^®-DEV

The Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI®) has evolved from the learning, feedback and experience of software organizations across the world that deployed various models (ISO, CMM®, etc.) for improving their processes. CMMI® builds on and extends the best practices of the Capability Maturity Model for Software (SW-CMM®), the Systems Engineering Capability Model (SECM), and the Integrated Product Development Capability Maturity Model (IPD-CMM®).

Apart from integrating the software and systems engineering areas, the model also links it all to the organization's business objectives and also maintains a focus on meeting customer expectations. There are two representations of CMMI® - Staged and Continuous, both containing essentially the same information but differing in the organization, use and presentation of the model elements. QAI provides CMMI® Consulting, Training and Appraisal services to assist organizations in their quality journey.

Consulting

QAI offers consulting intervention to help organizations in successfully undertaking their CMMI® journey. QAI has 10 Lead Appraisers, authorized by the Software Engineering Institute (SEISM) to conduct CMMI® appraisals. This is one of the largest group of Lead Appraisers in a single organization, outside of the USA. The Lead Appraisers are supported by a vast pool of experienced consultants, who have worked in the software /systems engineering domain and have also consulted various organizations in their process improvement initiatives. QAI is authorized by SEISM to conduct Official Introduction to CMMI® Training, which is mandatory for an organization to undergo the final appraisal - Standard CMMI® Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPISM).

QAI consulting intervention typically includes an Overview to CMMI® training followed by a Gap Analysis to measure the process capability of an organization. Based on the output of the Gap Analysis an Action Plan is created for effectively plugging the identified gaps. QAI works with the organization's quality team to define and implement processes for supporting various Process Areas (PA) through consulting and training. This ensures that PA Development is taken up in a structured manner and is firmly entrenched in the organization through Piloting and Institutionalization. An organization's readiness for the final appraisal is measured through various means including Documentation Reviews, Interviews, Spot Checks, and Pre-Appraisal.

The typical roadmap recommended by QAI to assist a client in their CMMI® journey is given below.


Typical Roadmap for CMMI Journey