CSI - Pune Chapter

CSI – Pune Chapter Program on

Service Oriented Architecture

By Rajan Lohar, Director, and Raji Panicker, Delivery Manager, Cognizant

First monthly program in Hinjewadi!

Abstract

• Evolving an Agile Enterprise : Focus on understanding the business drivers, technology enablers and adopting the business service paradigm.

CSI - Pune Chapter presents a program on

Abstract :

Software reliability is a relatively nascent field. On the other hand, hardware reliability principles and practices have been well-established in industry for over 30 years. It is natural to imagine using hardware reliability principles in software applications. In this talk, Dr Maheendra Kasmalkar will discuss his experience with application of reliability principles in product development. This discussion will include role of reliability in planning, designing, testing and tracking of products. Dr Kasmalkar will compare hardware practices and their equivalents in software applications. He will also offer his insights into the current status of software reliability and paths for breakthroughs in this field.

By Dr. Maheendra Kasmalkar, Corporate Reliability Manager, KLA-Tencor

Dr Maheendra Kasmalkar is a veteran of reliability engineering. He has over 10 years of experience improving reliability of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. He has experience in various engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, opto-mechanical, chemical, image processing, software. Currently he is Reliability Manager at KLA-Tencor, the world leader in semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment. He has been certified by American Society for Quality as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) and Certified Quality Manager (CQM). Dr Maheendra Kasmalkar has a PhD in Applied Mechanics and an MS in Applied Mechanics from Lehigh University, PA, USA. He earned his BTech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay.

Date : 25 July, 2007

Time : 05:30 PM onwards

Venue : Damle Hall,
            Behind IndSearch,
            Off Law College Road
            Pune.

Registration : For non-members, a fee of Rs. 100, to be paid at the venue.