Reduce risk. Ship faster.
We help hardware-development organizations reduce development risk and shorten time-to-market by applying Agile principles to prototype-driven learning, early system integration, and risk-focused development.
We understand how hardware development differs from software development, and how to apply Agile processes to the hardware world.
If you ...
- 01 Don't discover the real problems until integration
- 02 Have development cycles that are too long
- 03 Discover too many risks only when they blow up—late
- 04 Have late design changes that are extremely expensive
- 05 Have hardware and software teams moving at different speeds
- 06 Don't get real customer feedback until it's too late
- 07 Have engineers spend months designing before testing assumptions
Dr. Kevin Thompson
Our Principal, Dr. Kevin Thompson, Ph.D. (Physics) is one of the most experienced Agile consultants in the field, having successfully completed more than 100 client engagements.
Dr. Thompson has helped numerous clients improve their ability to deliver both software and hardware products. He successfully pioneered Agile hardware development and remains a thought leader in the field. He has helped clients develop a variety of hardware products, from laboratory equipment to telecommunications products to jet engines.
He has written extensively on Agile topics, including in his book, Solutions for Agile Governance in the Enterprise (Sage): Agile Project, Program, and Portfolio Management for Development of Hardware and Software Products.
Agile Project, Program, and Portfolio Management for Development of Hardware and Software Products.
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We offer a variety of consulting and training services. We can work with all levels at a client, from the hands-on engineers to the C-suite. We take the time to understand the unique needs of each client, and tailor consulting services accordingly.