Description

The benefits of adopting agile ways of working are well-understood in the digital world. But those in cyber-physical systems (combining software, hardware, and firmware) think it is risky. But with today's speed of change, maybe the risk is in not changing.

Industrial DevOps: Build Better Systems Faster shows readers how applying Agile and DevOps ways of working into cyber-physical systems presents the opportunity to reap huge rewards, including increased adaptability, shorter delivery schedules, reduced development cost, increased quality, and higher transparency into delivery.

This book shows you how to couple the results of Agile and DevOps implementation in development with Lean and Agile in manufacturing. Through a successful application of 9 key principles, Industrial DevOps provides the foundational success patterns for the development of cyber-physical systems in the digital age. The benefits that have been obtained across industries can be transferred to the cyber-physical domain and they have the potential to provide an even greater impact in the delivery of products.

About the author(s)

Dr. Suzette Johnson is an Enterprise Lean-Agile Strategy leader and coach with an interest and passion for promoting and implementing Agile practices and DevOps in large-scale software/hardware systems environments, including at the US Department of Defense and the Federal Government. Dr. Johnson lives in Pasadena, Maryland.
 

Robin Yeman is a results-focused Enterprise Lean Agile leader with the ability to merge extensive technical skills and management capabilities in order to successfully lead technical projects in a fast-paced environment. She is currently working on her PhD and lives in Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Mik Kersten started his career as a Research Scientist at Xerox PARC where he created the first aspect-oriented development environment. He then pioneered the integration of development tools with Agile and DevOps as part of his Computer Science PhD at the University of British Columbia. Founding Tasktop out of that research, Mik has written over one million lines of open-source code that is still in use today, and he has brought seven successful open-source and commercial products to market. Mik's experiences working with some of the largest digital transformations in the world has led him to identify the critical disconnect between business leaders and technologists. Since that time, Mik has been working on creating new tools and a new framework for connecting software value stream networks and enabling the shift from project to product. Mik lives with his family in Vancouver, Canada, and travels globally, sharing his vision for transforming how software is built.

Reviews

“Applying established DevOps processes and practices to cyber-physical systems can present significant challenges or limited practices. I am thrilled to see that the Industrial DevOps book not only recognizes these challenges but also provides actionable guidance based on well-practiced approaches to overcome them.”

Hasan Yasar, Technical Director & Teaching Professor, Carnegie Mellon University

“This book is a great reminder that inspiration can come from anywhere. I have not been in a role where I've needed to understand Industrial DevOps, but what I learned from this book is that I can apply the principles regardless. Don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired and learn from two of the top industry leaders in applying these principles at scale in complex environments.”

Courtney Kissler, SVP, Customer and Retail Technology Starbucks

“Industrial DevOps is an important book and topic for anyone helping steer their cyber-physical organization into the age of Digital Engineering. Using in-depth case studies and sweat-equity observations from years of relevant product development, this duo of top-level engineers helps your organization become both agile and speedy. . . . Don’t be overwhelmed by the rate of change in the broad domain of digital engineering—instead, garner key insights, strategies, and tactics for marshaling this change to propel your engineering, and engineering teams, forward.

Dr. Steve Simske, Systems and Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University

“Crashing through the myth that ‘agile is only for software,’ Industrial DevOps: Build Better Systems Faster distills decades of agile practices into a functional model, arranging real-world examples into forward-facing guidance for the development of cyber-physical systems. A welcome contribution to growth mindsets everywhere.”

Braxton Cook, Aerospace Professional

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