Application of an Agile Process for Implementation of Scrum-based Software Processes at Chemtech

• Alex Salgado Chemtech
• Taciana Melcop Chemtech
• Juliana Acchar Chemtech
• Paulo Armando Rego Chemtech
• Analia Irigoyen Ferreiro Ferreira ProMove Soluções
• Anne Elise Katsurayama ProMove Soluções
• Mariano Montoni ProMove Soluções
• David Zanetti ProMove Soluções

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbqs.2010.15444

Abstract

This work presents the experience in implementing software processes adherent to CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 3 and MPS.BR Maturity Level C in Chemtech, using an agile approach based on Scrum. The activities executed for implementing the processes are described in this work. Moreover, the lessons learned, success factors, difficulties and weaknesses observed during this experience are also described. The acquired knowledge during the execution of the process not only provided the means for the Chemtech’s members to conduct the trainings in the defined processes, but also enabled the execution of pilot projects after eight sprints and four months since the begging of the implementation.

Keywords: Agile Process, Software Processes, Scrum

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