Why most enterprise software projects should start with an evaluation By Chris Doig

EVENT DETAILS

5:30 to 6:00 Networking

6:05 to 6:30 Chapter business IIBA presentation, open positions for election with the chapter

6:30 to 7:30 Presentation "Why most enterprise software projects should start with an evaluation?"

When: 10/20/15 - 10/20/15 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Where: TEK Systems - 4180 La Jolla Village Dr #100, La Jolla, CA 92037

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SUMMARY

The rapid pace of innovation in the enterprise software space suggests that it is usually worth starting a new enterprise software project with an evaluation, even if the ultimate result is a development project. We will look at the core elements of doing a gap analysis for purchasing enterprise software, and how to make an analytical buy vs. build decision. We will also take a look at how to reverse engineer requirements from potential products. Although there will be a few slides, this will be an interactive discussion with plenty of opportunities for questions.

PRESENTER'S BIO

Chris graduated as an electrical engineer, but quickly moved over to software. After working in IT management for a number of years, he founded Wayferry, a company that helps with the evaluation & selection of enterprise software. Wayferry started by developing an app to manage requirements, and then do a gap analysis between those requirements and potential products. Later Chris pivoted to a consulting company that uses the app to help clients find best-fit enterprise software. The idea is to maximize ROI when purchasing enterprise software. Chris also writes for CIO.com