Developing and Implementing New Database Systems…..
The business environment today is one of seemingly constant change and adaptation to new software and updated programs. Modifications can be minor to radical. How does a company go about assessing their needs, developing their software and most important, implementing it . The links below offer some insights as to how others have done it, professionals who can assist and various lists and guidelines that should prove useful to anyone involved in development and implementation for a small or large business.
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Biographical Information
Biographical Information
I have been an employee at Spreckels Sugar Company for 13 years. During that time I have been exposed to many different types of
database systems. Spreckels Sugar Co.
was purchased by Imperial Sugar Company based out of Sugar Land, Texas in
1996. Since that time our office staff
has changed accounting systems three times, converted from WordPerfect and
Lotus to MS Office and have had to learn two different purchasing systems. In 1997 I was part of the team that designed
and implemented a new seed inventory/sales system and since 1999 I have served
as one of the project leads for the development and implementation of a new
database system for the agricultural division of Imperial Sugar Company.
Job Titles
Ag Administrative Assistant
AgTrac Project Leader
Key responsibilities
As Administrative Assistant I serve as the office coordinator for six staff members and the Ag Manager and assist with various administrative duties.
As one of the AgTrac Project Leaders I am the key contact for the developer for matters relating the agronomic modules of the AgTrac system. I am also responsible for training new users and assisting with implementation of the system at six sites.
Company / Location
Spreckels Sugar Co. – Mendota, California
Corporate office: Sugar Land, Texas
Other Sites:
Brawley, California
Sidney, Montana
Torrington, Wyoming
Worland, Wyoming
Favorite Links
PUBLICATIONS (Magazines, Articles,
White Papers & Books)
abstract -A Grounded Theory of Enterprise System Implementation
A.S.P.
Software Implementation Strategy -SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Avoiding Computer System
Misconceptions -Forté Incorporated White Paper Series
Don Aux I
White Paper I Computer System Implementation
Enterprise System
Implementations Lessons from the Trenches
-published in CAUSE/EFFECT journal
How
to Perform Reviews & Audits in Software Development Projects -by
David Tuffley
IM - July 1997 -
Changing Computer Systems -By Dick Kuiper
Measuring
User Involvement A Diffusion of Innovation Perspective -by Leon A.
Kappelman
Simple Business Solution for a Small
Company - by Max Kam
Software
Implementation -Written and
edited by J. Clay Dean, P.E.
Software Quality
Professional -by Alan l. Weimer and R. Jack Munyan
STQE
Magazine For The Developer, Tester, QA Analyst & Manager
System
Implementation -Painless -ALMOST-PAINLESS COMPUTING
System Implementation #2 -From May 1994 Maintenance Solutions.
Technology @ Your Fingertips,
Chapter 2_9 -Knowing What You Need w/ Case Study
Vendor Guide to
Trusted Product Evaluations - published by the National Computer Security Center
When
software implementation isn't enough
-Article for purchase
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE / TOOLS / RESOURCES
AOML
Database Management System Project -Glossary
Application
development. -Theta Systems Limited, New Zealand
Computer
Scientists, Computer Engineers, and Systems Analysts. -ProDevelop.Net
/
"Your Online News & Information Source"
Implementation -Charge-back.com
/ La Jolla, CA
PMOffice -Enterprise Project Management Software
Software Program Managers Network -Sponsored
by the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (DUSD (S&T), Software
Intensive Systems Directorate
PROFESSIONAL POINTERS
(Professional developers sites, comments, lists)
Chapter 8 –System Implementation and
Operation -Outline of System Implementation and Operation from
course work
List 3 -
from the SOCAP.ORG web site
Software Implementation Guidelines, Fund Accounting
software ; Utility Billing software; Payroll Software Government Nonprofit
-from
the Donald R. Frey & Company, Inc.
System
Implementation -four options on conversion from old system to new
System
Implementation Review -SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW CHECKLIST
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Steps to a Successful Implementation -reference list from PhoenixSoft
Last revised: 6/17/01