Background
Karolak, Dale Walter was born on September 18, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Walter Joseph and Betty Jane (Bugala) Karolak.
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Over the last several decades, improvements in software development tools and methods have allowed geographically and culturally diverse groups to come together in global software development teams. Team members bring diverse expectations and goals that make the task of virtual product development considerably more complex than the most complex in-house projects. Global Software Development covers the delicate tasks of managing diverse cultural expectations, establishing responsibility, implementing accountability, and defining process and product ownership. Subtle changes in the cost, schedule, and quality issues involved in normal product delivery are also examined. Although focused on global development projects, the book discusses issues that apply to most distributed software development environments. Following the life cycle of a typical software development project, the text examines the growing need for global software development and the foundations of its strategy. From setting up the initial environment and project team, the book progresses through every development stage emphasizing the differences between traditional and virtual management. The final chapter presents three case studies illustrating the principles and activities described in the preceding chapters. Dale Karolak's goal is to make it easier for managers to understand what to consider when managing a virtual project and offers a broad spectrum of information that enhances the reader's understanding of global software development.
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The Software Engineering Risk Management (SERIM) application will help you find a safer path through the software development jungle. SERIM takes periodic "readings" on the status of your software development projects so you can focus on high-priority risk areas. After risks are identified, SERIM helps you develop proactive plans for mitigating risk before they sabotage your projects. SERIM may be used in the pre-requirements phase to develop risk projections that help you plan your projects more realistically. This interactive, easy-to-use Windows application gives you an automated way to determine the risks of your software project. Determine within minutes how risky your software project is during all stages of development. The product is based on the SERIM model in the bestselling book Software Engineering Risk Management. Using the mathematics of probability, Dr. Karolak has designed formulas that assess your projects' risks by entering numeric ratings for a series of metric questions within the ten major software development risk factors, analyze your projects' risk scores from any or all of the five different analytical perspectives, and "Drill down" within each analytical perspective to design action plans to improve your probability of success with any high-priority metric question. The SERIM model: Identifies different risks for technical implementation, cost, and schedule, Predicts risks by software development phases, Provides a means for corrective action to reduce risks, Identifies the effectiveness of your software risk management activities, Measures the risk associated with your software product and process, Is user friendly and comes with example projects, Handles multiple projects for analyzing software risks.
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Karolak, Dale Walter was born on September 18, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Walter Joseph and Betty Jane (Bugala) Karolak.
Bachelor of Science, Center Michigan University, 1981. Master of Business Administration, University Phoenix, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy, Union Institute, 1994.
Computer programmer Lowry and Associates, Brighton, Michigan, 1980-1981. Engineer GTE Communications Systems, Phoenix, 1981-1985. Engineering manager optical division ITT Aerospace, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1985-1994.
Engineering director TRW Automotive Electronics, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 1994-2000. Vice president engineering Intier Closure Automotive, Livonia, since 2000.
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Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Association Computing Machinery, Association Master of Business Administration Executives, Society Automotive Engineers.
Married Lorraine Kay Theunissen. Children: Jessica Ann, Ryan Walter, Christine Marie.