Speaker: Dr. Alfred Spector
              Vice President of Strategy and Technology
              IBM Software Group
              Advisor to the Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science

Title : Need for a Research Field in Software Design

Date and Time: April 17, 2007, 3:30 PM
Place: Life Sciences Building Annex A101 Auditorium

 

Abstract:

He will discuss the need in the computer science community for a research field aimed specifically at software design. Spector will discuss the integrative, collaborative process that would be necessary to study software design, as well as current design trends.

Biodata:

Prior to becoming an independent IT consultant, Spector was chief technology officer and vice president of strategy & technology for IBM’s Software Group, where he was responsible for IBM’s technical and business strategy, standards, software development methodologies, advanced technology and leading-edge technical engagements.

Spector earned his Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford University and also received a degree in applied mathematics from Harvard University.

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