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b'Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 81! \\nThe interview in the SPaMCAST 81 is with Paul Byrnes.\\xa0 We discussed\\xa0 the upcoming release of the CMMI, Agile and the CMMI and process improvement in general.\\xa0 The interview is loaded with data for anyone that uses the CMMI or is involved with process improvement in general.\\xa0 Paul is a returning guest!\\xa0 If you have not listened to Paul\'s first interview go back to SPaMCAST 63\\xa0 (http://bit.ly/bnODdY). \\nAs an Air Force officer Paul was responsible for managing advanced software technology transition projects at Hanscom AFB, MA. These were typically joint government/industry funded projects aimed at significantly improving the efficiency of DoD software development processes and services. At the SEI, Paul was the SEI CMM\\xae Based Appraisal (CBA) Project Leader. Responsible for developing all published versions of SCE and the initial CBA IPI method (V0.3). A principal developer of the CMM\\xae Appraisal Framework (CAF). Developed, delivered, and managed teams delivering CMM based appraisal methods and training services. At ISD, as a founder, principal, Managing Director, and CTO, Paul was the principal architect of ISD\\u2019s Comprehensive Appraisal Method (CAM); a draft version was an input method to SCAMPISM V1.1. He was responsible for managing, leading development, and also delivering all standard ISD products for their appraisal, consulting, and training service lines. Paul is a currently a member of the SCAMPI LA BoK Advisory Board and a member of its High Maturity Working Group. He is currently participating on the Enterprise SPICE Architecture Team and the SCAMPI V1.3 Upgrade Team. Paul was included in the 1995 Who\\u2019s Who in the East, the 1998 Who\\u2019s Who in Media and Communications, the 1999 Who\\u2019s Who in America, and the 2000 Who\\u2019s Who in the World. \\nContact information: \\nEmail:\\xa0 pdbyrnes@isd-inc.com Website: \\xa0\\xa0 http://isd-inc.com \\nThe essay examines the difference perspective between velcocity and productivity.\\xa0 They are similar concepts that if addressed carefully can both be collected and used without additional effort.\\xa0 It is like having your cake and eating it too! \\nI want your help!\\xa0 I would like each SPaMCAST listener to invite one new listener to listen to the cast.\\xa0 Walk over to their PC, show them how to set up ITunes or your favorite pod catcher and then subscribe them to the SPaMCAST.\\xa0 When your done call the listener line (206) 888-6111 tell me the story (I will share the stories on a future cast).\\xa0 Better yet I will select the best (or maybe a few best) stories and invite you to participate on a future cast! \\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email:\\xa0 spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail:\\xa0 +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook:\\xa0 http://bit.ly/16fBWV \\nThe SPaMCAST\'s production schedule is on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page.\\xa0 Yell at me if you have ideas for future interveiws or essays.\\xa0 Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. \\nConferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) \\xa0 \\nMarch 22 - 25, SEPG Conference in Savanah.\\xa0 I will be attending and will have lots of time to connect to SPaMCASTers in Savanah.\\xa0 Let me know if you are attending and lets connect! \\nQuest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23.\\xa0 I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World".\\xa0 The conference includes two days of workshops.\\xa0 The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html \\nNext! \\nThe interview in the SPaMCAST 82 is with Cheryl Jones.\\xa0 We discussed Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM).\\xa0 We got down and dirty on the topic of software measurment.\\xa0 Cherly is a real guru in the measurement field.'