Member since 2 years ago
5 ideas posted
0 comments 53 votes
7 votes
Projects should be designed in smaller, testable increments. Far too often grand projects are devised which are too large to define requirements for, develop, and test in a given timeframe. So we are left with partial systems, or no systems at all.
8 votes
Our agency tried, and luckily failed, to introduce yet another time entry system. This would have required employees to enter their time in 3 distinct systems, none of which communicate. If the replacement isn't complete, don't use it!
12 votes
This is the program development lifecycle model mandated by DHS. It consists of 87 repetitive, useless documents. The process uses roughly 90% of all development time for documentation.
9 votes
IT development should be done on modern, industry approved platforms. Our department just started developing on a programming language that doesn't make the top 20 in terms of popularity. This platform also includes a database that nobody in our agency knows or supports.
14 votes
Reduce management and IT staff from the DC region. Let's face it, the highly qualified will make much more money as contractors. In the field this isn't the case. We see bad decisions being made constantly in DC, our field employees have far more experience and are ignored when we offer advice.
