Implementation of Software Process Improvement in the Superior Electoral Court

• Cybele Caldeira Macedo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
• Sandra Helena Camargo de Lima Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
• Ana Regina Rocha UFRJ
• Ana Cândida Natali UFRJ
• Káthia Marçal de Oliveira UCB
• Paula Mian UFRJ
• Andrea Barreto UFRJ
• Ahilton Barreto UFRJ
• Gleison Santos UFRJ
• Tayana Conte UFRJ

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbqs.2006.15622

Abstract

Software process improvement is the goal of many organizations that aim at achieving better product quality and market recognition through international organizations official appreciation. Being aware of this fact, Electoral System Department of the Brazilian Superior Electoral Court realized importance of implementing software process improvement procedures in order to standardize software development in all its electoral systems development units. This article presents an experience report on this process improvement program implementation that culminated in the maturity and capability model CMMI level 2 evaluation after a six months work period.

Keywords: Improvement, Software Process, Superior Electoral Court

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