Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM Program Theme Integrated Product Development Emphasis - Hands On Systems Engineering (Basics and Takeaways)

Systems EngineeringFrom Mil-Spec to COTS – Transformation of Mission Critical Naval Systems Harvey Taipale, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors – Tactical Systems 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 3 Tonights Agenda 6:15 PMPizza and Networking 6:45 PMChapter Meeting and Introductions 7:00 PMPresentation: From Mil-Spec to COTS – Transformation of Mission Critical Naval Systems, Harvey Taipale 7:45 PMTour of Naval Electronics demonstration center 8:30 PMAdjourn

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 4 13 January - Panel Discussion: Integrated Product Team (IPT) General Dynamics 10 February – SkyWeb Express Taxi March – SE Estimation Tool - COSYSMO United Defense, L.P. 14 April – Integration & Test General Dynamics 12 May – From Mil-Spec to COTS Lockheed Martin – Presentation & Tour 9 June – Symposium Paper & Movie MTS 2005 Meeting Calendar

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 5 14 July – No Chapter Meeting 10 – 15 July INCOSE 2005 (Rochester, New York) 11 August – Symposium Debrief & Dinner To Be Announced 8 September – System SW Safety ATK 13 October – Verification & Validation TBD 10 November – Joint Society TBD 8 December – Seasonal Party To Be Announced 2005 Meeting Calendar

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 6 INCOSE Paper Presentation When: Thursday, 9 June at 6:15 PM Where: MTS Systems Inc., Technology Drive, Eden Prairie What: "The Nuts, Bolts, and Duct Tape of Establishing a System Engineering Measurement Program Paul Frenz, Technical Leadership Manager, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Watch for details in the announcement

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM Organization Nominations & Elections Ways & Means Audit Ad Hoc Committees Membership ElliotAbrons Communication -open- Programs PaulMaggitti Standing Committees President Secretary KrisBlanshan Treasurer Hugh Perry Dir. Industry Keith Hornbacher President Elect Eileen Arnold Past President John Palmer Dir.Acad/Govt NeillRadke Board of Directors Nominations & Elections Ways & Means Audit Ad Hoc Committees Membership ElliotAbrons Communication -open- Programs PaulMaggitti Standing Committees Nominations & Elections Ways & Means Audit Ad Hoc Committees Membership ElliotAbrons Communication -open- Programs -open- Standing Committees SE Applications KrisBlanshan Education & Research NeillRadke Measurement -open- Modeling & Tools -open- SE Management Joint w/PMI Process & Methods -open- Standards Hugh Perry Risk Management John Palmer Contacts for Working Groups SE Applications KrisBlanshan Education & Research NeillRadke Modeling & Tools -Paul Maggitti- SE Management Joint w/PMI Process & Improvement -open- Standards Bob Hunter Risk Management John Palmer Contacts for Working Groups President Larry Brezinski Secretary KrisBlanshan Treasurer Hugh Perry Dir. Industry Keith Hornbacher President Elect Eileen Arnold Past President John Palmer Dir.Acad/Govt NeillRadke Board of Directors President Paul Maggitti Secretary Peter Lucking Treasurer Sal Lopiano Dir. Industry John Palmer President Elect Bob Hunter Past President Eileen Arnold Dir.Acad/Govt NeillRadke Board of Directors

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 8 INCOSE Chapter Excellence in 2004 At the 2005 International Symposium, INCOSE will recognize 27 chapters for meeting and exceeding INCOSEs standards for local service and contributions Three categories of awards: Presidents Award for Outstanding Chapter Director's Award for Most Improved Chapter Circle Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze) North Star recognized as Bronze Circle Award Chapter first year

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 9 Website North Star Chapter Web Site hosted on INCOSE server:

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM Symposium Rochester, New York July Symposium Debrief & Dinner August 11

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 11 A Reminder For the past several years we have had the chapter incentive program to encourage attendance at our meetings. We have been keeping accurate attendance records this fiscal year. Those attending six or more meetings from June 2004 through May 2005 will have their membership reimbursed for the dues year 2004 – 2005 ($80) BE SURE AND SIGN THE ATTENDANCE LIST!

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM The Program From Mil-Spec to COTS – Transformation of Mission Critical Naval Systems Tour of Naval Electronics demonstration center Harvey Taipale, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors – Tactical Systems

Chapter Overview 12 May 2005 North Star Chapter PM 13 Our Speaker Harvey Taipale is a Program manager at Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors - Tactical Systems in Eagan Minnesota. He is currently responsible for pursuing new system infrastructure business using rugged COTS products. He has been involved in the use of COTS solutions for military applications for the past 10 years. Over his career of 38 years, he has held various engineering, management and business development positions and worked on programs for the Navy, Army, Air Force, FAA and Postal Service, as well as international programs in Japan, Germany, and the UK. Harvey has a BS degree in Math and Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.