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Since every project is unique, it stands to reason that one project management methodology or one software development methodology may not be suitable in all cases. One size does not fit all.

Two brief case studies are presented in this talk. The first one introduces Extreme Programming (XP), an agile development methodology used effectively to rapidly develop a one-of-a-kind DNA identification software solution for the World Trade Center Victim Identification Project. This is an insider's view on how this methodology supported high-quality rapid development under extremely demanding circumstances. Overall requirements were not just unknown but were actually unknowable as the overall magnitude and complexity of the effort emerged over time and new DNA technologies were being developed.

The second case study looks at how elements from XP were adapted into a methodology for the New York State Police Pistol Permit Bureau Application Replacement project. The project was managed under an existing PMO structure, blended with elements of XP with consistently high user involvement demonstrating a successful blend of agile techniques with traditional project management procedures.

Speaker's Bio

With an Information Technology career spanning 20+ years, JOHN D. SNYDER has held several positions in project management, IT management and application development management, with industry experience including bioinformatics, law enforcement, manufacturing, and higher education.

Following the events of 9/11/01, John coordinated the New York State Police effort with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for the WTC Victim Identification Project, and served on the National Institutes of Justice Kinship and Data Analysis Panel (KADAP).

John's World Trade Center work required direct involvement with the OCME's Forensic Biology unit, and led to a position with Gene Codes Forensics, a bioinformatics firm in Michigan, where he worked on an Extreme Programming (XP) team developing DNA Identification software for mass casualty disasters.

Currently a Senior Principal Consultant with Keane, Inc., John is utilizing his XP experience from Gene Codes to lead an agile application development team at the New York State Police.

BA - Dartmouth College
MS - Computer Science - University at Albany
MBA - College of Saint Rose
CFPIM - APICS Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management
PMP - 2006