Alon Modai

Experience

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  Telkoor Industries, Israel

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1987

  Software Developer

  Developed and maintained software for military data encryption systems. Developed and delivered maintenance guides and training for customers.

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  Orbot Systems, Israel

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1992

  Senior Software Developer

  Developed software subsystems as enhancements for a line of automatic optical inspection systems. Worked with customers to define and build links enabling Orbot products to be hooked into their internal data systems.

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  Mercury Interactive, Israel

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Manager, Software Engineering Infrastructure

  Enhanced productivity, product quality and time to market by developing and institutionalizing an advanced software engineering infrastructure, including a powerful, in-house, Software Configuration Management (SCM) and change control system.

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  Hewlett-Packard, CAG group, California, USA

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Senior Software Process Engineer

  Worked with two divisions in HP's CAG (Chemical Analysis Group) to:• Improve software development processes using the SW-CMM. • Coach the Software Process Improvement Steering Committee. • Develop formal definitions of processes. • Introduce a software measurement program. • Institutionalize, train, assimilate and moderate formal software inspections. • Guide management in developing software requirements definition practices. • Host customer-initiated process audits.

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  Motorola Communications Design Center, Israel

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Divisional Software Process Manager

  Worked on re-enforcing Maturity Levels 2 & 3 of the SW-CMM within Motorola Communications Israel's Digital Radio division. Served as a member on Motorola Communications Israel's Design center's SEPG (Software Engineering Process Group).

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  RealM Technologies, Israel

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Manager of Software Process

  Defined, designed and implemented RealM’s Software Development Process. Introduced the following processes and procedures: • An advanced Software Configuration Management process • A comprehensive change management and defect tracking process• A software review and inspection process• A software release process.Consulted and assisted R&D teams in requirements specification and system design using UML and Rational Rose.Trained and supported the R&D organization in the use of Rational SCM tools: ClearCase, ClearQuest. Show less

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  SAP Portals Division, Israel (as Independent Contractor/Consultant)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Process Improvement Coach

  Helped a former independent software house, acquired by SAP Corporation, to upgrade its SCM processes and tools in order to accommodate the new corporate needs and culture.

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  IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

  May 2002 - now

  Playing a pivotal role in a special initiative to formally define the corporate-wide Systems Engineering process, including the detailed definitions of system development models, roles, activities, methods, tools, training and coaching. Sub-processes being addressed include: Requirements engineering, system modeling, designing physical system architectures, system verification and validation, system integration, systems engineering technical management, and more.DOORS & System-Architect from IBM-Telelogic are configured to directly and fully support the process.In addition: Participating in the introduction of Systems Product Lines into CPS. Show less Working with the Advanced Software & Systems Engineering Technologies (ASSET) team on institutionalizing CMMI-based processes and object-oriented approaches across CPS divisions. • Developed, or participated in developing, CPS-wide process assets, e.g., The CPS Risk Management Guidebook, The CPS Requirements Management Guidebook, The CPS Measurement Process Guidebook, The CPS Decision Analysis & Resolution Guidebook, Questionnaires for internal self-assessment for divisions. • Maintained CPS's Standard NPI (New Product Introduction) Guidebook. • Participated in numerous formal and informal SCAMPI Appraisals in CPS divisions. • Coached CPS divisions in CMMI-based process improvement and in preparation for SCAMPI appraisals. Served on Divisional Steering Committees and action teams.• Wrote preparation guide for PIIDS-based appraisals Show less

  • Engineering Processes & Implementation Control, Engineering Division, Military Aircraft Group, IAI

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Systems Engineering Processes, Methods and Tools Leader

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Systems Engineering Processes, Methods and Tools Expert

    Apr 2007 - Oct 2018

  • Process Improvement Coach

    May 2002 - Apr 2007