TEAM International Capabilities Presentation Date:  Presented by:
Team International Overview   US owned and managed  Headquartered in Lake Mary, FL  Privately funded, no debt US contracting – protection from US legal system  175 employees worldwide  CMMI Level 3 Certified  Technologies – JAVA, .NET, C++, Flex, MS SQL, Oracle, Windows, Unix, Linux Development SDLCs/Methodologies Iterative, PMBOK, Scrum, Agile, Test Driven, Staggered Waterfall
Operations Center – Kharkov, Ukraine  Operation Center opened in 2004  Kharkov Ukraine –Technology hub of former USSR  World class IT educational infrastructure 3000 + graduates annually Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics National Technical University “Kharkov Polytechnic Institute” National Aerospace University 'Kharkov Aviation Institute' V. Karazin’s Kharkov National University Kharkov National University of Economics
Operations Center – Kharkov, Ukraine GMT + 2 Hours  100 % business day overlap with UK  4 - hour business day 0verlap with US EDT  Class A Facilities - built in 2007 Fiber 10 MBPS Facilities SONET Ring Dual Access  VPN capabilities  7/24 Security Magnetic key front entry with Security Guard  Key pass entry on each floor
Operations Center – Kharkov, Ukraine English as a second language  Required for all personnel Four full-time English teachers US Citizens residing in Kharkov President – Chris Walton  Delivery Director – Joel Kepple  Unrestricted travel to Ukraine for US & UK Citizens  Visa required for Ukrainians to travel to US & UK  3-4 week lead time to obtain visas for Ukrainian Citizens
Infrastructure, Software development processes, Organizational structure
IT Organizational Structure President IT Department Development Department Quality Assurance Department Configuration Analysts Department Project Management Office (PMO) Business Analysis Group (BAG) Quality Improvement Department
Development technologies Programming Languages/Technologies .NET,VBScript, ADO.NET,  ASP.NET, C#, HTML, C++, XML, Java, J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, JSF, Swing, Portlets, Servlets Databases MS SQL, Transact SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL, MySQL, Interbase/Firebird Platforms/Servers/Applications MS IIS, Apache, ISA Server, JBoss, Tomcat, Websphere, JBPortal, LifeRay, Portal, Reporting Products, Client-Server Apps, Web Apps
Quality Management
Quality Management overview Quality Management is performed through an integrated system of processes with supporting templates and guidelines that allows efficient Defect prevention, Defect detection and removal.  Major Quality Management processes: Quality Control Quality Assurance Quality Management activities cover the entire project lifecycle and exceed it to create a basis for future projects. 26
Quality Management overview, continued Quality Control: Reviews of work products (defect detection at the early phases) Testing  Quality Assurance: Workflow definition considering quality requirements, customer needs and historical data from the similar projects Customer needs and requirements traceability during the entire project life cycle Process flow control and evaluation Work product evaluation for adherence to quality standards defined to the project and the product 26
Quality Control. Testing types Testing types: Functional/Black box testing Regression testing Smoke testing Usability testing Automated testing Non-Functional Testing Compatibility testing (JREs, Browsers) Installation testing Stress testing Load testing
Quality Control Tools Bug tracking systems TestTrackPro Eventum Mantis Trac Automated testing QA Wizard Test Complete VMWare workstation tool
Quality Improvement department Quality Improvement Department was established in July 2008 with the following major goals: Supporting CMMI requirements adherence  Maintenance and improvement of internal Quality Management System (QMS) Facilitating project efforts towards Customer satisfaction (using benefits of process approach and integrated Quality Management System) The structure:  Department manager Core management team on part time basis Auditors team on part time basis Improvement work groups members.
Project Management and Business Analysis processes
Project Management and Business Analysis processes To support professional activities and improve maturity of project managers and business analysts the following units has been created: Project Management Office (PMO) Assist Project Managers in all phases of their projects from project initiation to project closure Train / Mentor Project Managers in a full range of Project Management topics Post Project Reviews Project Management knowledge base repository Business Analysis Group (BAG) Develop requirements analysis skills   Improve English communications skills through focused English classes Improve cultural differences understanding   BAG to be as a center of expert opinions regarding requirements analysis knowledge and experience   Business Analysts to be "Universal soldiers" across various types of projects
Based on contract model (FP, T&M, ODC) and customer needs best SDLC/methodology is defined and/or tailored Primarily TEAM follows PMI PMBOK and SEI CMMI recommendations Methodologies/Lifecycles in use (not limited to): PMBOK, SCRUM, Test Driven, Staggered Waterfall, Iterative TEAM is flexible to use and/or tailor any methodologies or their practices to fit to the needs of particular customer/project Major project documents: Rough Order of Magnitude Project Scope Project Management Plan Software Requirements Specification Software Design Specification Status Reports User Guides Project Management process
Major lifecycle processes: Project Initiation (Contract Type, Feasibility, Preliminary Requirements Analysis and Planning, ROM) Requirement Analysis (Detailed Requirements Gathering/Analysis, Specifications, Specs reviews) Detailed Estimates (Efforts, Resources) Planning (Risks, Dependencies, Project Plan, Test Docs) Software Design (Design Specification) Coding (Working Software, Unit Tests, Code Reviews) Testing (Functional, Non-functional, Testing Reports, Issues Resolution) Product Audits Project Management process
The following techniques are used: On initiation phase – RFP Questionnaire, conference calls On requirements analysis phase – business trips, workshops, conference calls On execution phase – change requests analysis Traceability tools Produced documentation – Project Scope, Software Requirements Specification Business Analysis process
TEAM International Clients
Client’s Testimonials “ TEAM is very responsive and their onsite management is excellent to work with. TEAM brought in skills we didn’t have and put us on a faster track to success. Their consultants have been very creative and productive, and are a reliable and intelligent extension to our U.K. team.” Richard Williams, Strategic Development Manager,  Bond International “ TEAM brings real world experience to offshoring – they’ve been successful in the U.S. and brought best practices to the Ukraine. They have the experience to back up their offering, know what they are doing and run a first-class operation”.   -  Chris Cosmos, Sr VP, Nelson Technology
Contacts   Chris Walton – President 407-548-6310 [email_address]   Joe Chiovarou – VP, Business Development 407-708-1145 [email_address]

Team International Capabilities Presentation

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    TEAM International CapabilitiesPresentation Date: Presented by:
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    Team International Overview US owned and managed Headquartered in Lake Mary, FL Privately funded, no debt US contracting – protection from US legal system 175 employees worldwide CMMI Level 3 Certified Technologies – JAVA, .NET, C++, Flex, MS SQL, Oracle, Windows, Unix, Linux Development SDLCs/Methodologies Iterative, PMBOK, Scrum, Agile, Test Driven, Staggered Waterfall
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    Operations Center –Kharkov, Ukraine Operation Center opened in 2004 Kharkov Ukraine –Technology hub of former USSR World class IT educational infrastructure 3000 + graduates annually Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics National Technical University “Kharkov Polytechnic Institute” National Aerospace University 'Kharkov Aviation Institute' V. Karazin’s Kharkov National University Kharkov National University of Economics
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    Operations Center –Kharkov, Ukraine GMT + 2 Hours 100 % business day overlap with UK 4 - hour business day 0verlap with US EDT Class A Facilities - built in 2007 Fiber 10 MBPS Facilities SONET Ring Dual Access VPN capabilities 7/24 Security Magnetic key front entry with Security Guard Key pass entry on each floor
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    Operations Center –Kharkov, Ukraine English as a second language Required for all personnel Four full-time English teachers US Citizens residing in Kharkov President – Chris Walton Delivery Director – Joel Kepple Unrestricted travel to Ukraine for US & UK Citizens Visa required for Ukrainians to travel to US & UK 3-4 week lead time to obtain visas for Ukrainian Citizens
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    Infrastructure, Software developmentprocesses, Organizational structure
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    IT Organizational StructurePresident IT Department Development Department Quality Assurance Department Configuration Analysts Department Project Management Office (PMO) Business Analysis Group (BAG) Quality Improvement Department
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    Development technologies ProgrammingLanguages/Technologies .NET,VBScript, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, C#, HTML, C++, XML, Java, J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, JSF, Swing, Portlets, Servlets Databases MS SQL, Transact SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL, MySQL, Interbase/Firebird Platforms/Servers/Applications MS IIS, Apache, ISA Server, JBoss, Tomcat, Websphere, JBPortal, LifeRay, Portal, Reporting Products, Client-Server Apps, Web Apps
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    Quality Management overviewQuality Management is performed through an integrated system of processes with supporting templates and guidelines that allows efficient Defect prevention, Defect detection and removal. Major Quality Management processes: Quality Control Quality Assurance Quality Management activities cover the entire project lifecycle and exceed it to create a basis for future projects. 26
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    Quality Management overview,continued Quality Control: Reviews of work products (defect detection at the early phases) Testing Quality Assurance: Workflow definition considering quality requirements, customer needs and historical data from the similar projects Customer needs and requirements traceability during the entire project life cycle Process flow control and evaluation Work product evaluation for adherence to quality standards defined to the project and the product 26
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    Quality Control. Testingtypes Testing types: Functional/Black box testing Regression testing Smoke testing Usability testing Automated testing Non-Functional Testing Compatibility testing (JREs, Browsers) Installation testing Stress testing Load testing
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    Quality Control ToolsBug tracking systems TestTrackPro Eventum Mantis Trac Automated testing QA Wizard Test Complete VMWare workstation tool
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    Quality Improvement departmentQuality Improvement Department was established in July 2008 with the following major goals: Supporting CMMI requirements adherence Maintenance and improvement of internal Quality Management System (QMS) Facilitating project efforts towards Customer satisfaction (using benefits of process approach and integrated Quality Management System) The structure: Department manager Core management team on part time basis Auditors team on part time basis Improvement work groups members.
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    Project Management andBusiness Analysis processes
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    Project Management andBusiness Analysis processes To support professional activities and improve maturity of project managers and business analysts the following units has been created: Project Management Office (PMO) Assist Project Managers in all phases of their projects from project initiation to project closure Train / Mentor Project Managers in a full range of Project Management topics Post Project Reviews Project Management knowledge base repository Business Analysis Group (BAG) Develop requirements analysis skills Improve English communications skills through focused English classes Improve cultural differences understanding BAG to be as a center of expert opinions regarding requirements analysis knowledge and experience Business Analysts to be "Universal soldiers" across various types of projects
  • 17.
    Based on contractmodel (FP, T&M, ODC) and customer needs best SDLC/methodology is defined and/or tailored Primarily TEAM follows PMI PMBOK and SEI CMMI recommendations Methodologies/Lifecycles in use (not limited to): PMBOK, SCRUM, Test Driven, Staggered Waterfall, Iterative TEAM is flexible to use and/or tailor any methodologies or their practices to fit to the needs of particular customer/project Major project documents: Rough Order of Magnitude Project Scope Project Management Plan Software Requirements Specification Software Design Specification Status Reports User Guides Project Management process
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    Major lifecycle processes:Project Initiation (Contract Type, Feasibility, Preliminary Requirements Analysis and Planning, ROM) Requirement Analysis (Detailed Requirements Gathering/Analysis, Specifications, Specs reviews) Detailed Estimates (Efforts, Resources) Planning (Risks, Dependencies, Project Plan, Test Docs) Software Design (Design Specification) Coding (Working Software, Unit Tests, Code Reviews) Testing (Functional, Non-functional, Testing Reports, Issues Resolution) Product Audits Project Management process
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    The following techniquesare used: On initiation phase – RFP Questionnaire, conference calls On requirements analysis phase – business trips, workshops, conference calls On execution phase – change requests analysis Traceability tools Produced documentation – Project Scope, Software Requirements Specification Business Analysis process
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    Client’s Testimonials “TEAM is very responsive and their onsite management is excellent to work with. TEAM brought in skills we didn’t have and put us on a faster track to success. Their consultants have been very creative and productive, and are a reliable and intelligent extension to our U.K. team.” Richard Williams, Strategic Development Manager, Bond International “ TEAM brings real world experience to offshoring – they’ve been successful in the U.S. and brought best practices to the Ukraine. They have the experience to back up their offering, know what they are doing and run a first-class operation”. - Chris Cosmos, Sr VP, Nelson Technology
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    Contacts Chris Walton – President 407-548-6310 [email_address] Joe Chiovarou – VP, Business Development 407-708-1145 [email_address]

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