Siena College Internship Information System Daniel Mattoon, Team Leader Stephen Carpe, Testing Engineer Gregory Johnson, Testing Leader Jeffrey Koch, Development Engineer Peter Suarez, Development Leader Matthew Yette, Librarian/Webmaster

Problem Definition zCurrent internship process is cumbersome and inefficient zAll records are paper-based which makes them both time and space consuming zInternship exposure is limited, causing students to miss out on valuable opportunities

System Justification zWeb access is both easier and less time consuming zThis system will allow Siena’s website to gain more exposure and functionality zAllows the internship coordinator to better coordinate applicants with positions

Goals for the project zSecurity zUser-friendliness zReliability and Maintainability zSupport zRobustness zConnectivity and Independence

Constraints on the project zTime zGroup dynamics zUnderstanding of programming languages

Priorities of the System zBuild a database which will assist the coordinator in matching up applicants with internship positions better suited to their abilities zTo allow internship sites to apply to Siena’s internship program with ease

Life Cycle Model Classic Waterfall Model

Method and Timing of Delivery zOctober 28, Software Requirements, Specifications document delivered zOctober 30, Software Requirements Specifications presentation given zNovember 25, Preliminary Design document delivered zDecember 6, Preliminary Design presentation given

Gantt Chart

Summary zUnderstanding of Problem zOrganization zGeneral Approach to Solution zNext Step: Client Interview zSource: Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach by Roger S. Pressman, (2001)