In my last post I discussed Exit Conditions, Exits and their impact on capturing the decisions your system is making. I made a good start on this topic, but to properly cover the topic I need to cover a little more theory on multiple exits, discuss loops, loop exits, and …

Over the years, I have seen and heard the word “architecture” used countless numbers of times and ways. Typically, the discussion is from the standpoint of talking about the structure of something. The word “architecture” always seems to be preceded by an adjective like system, electrical, software, or product. While …

I have had the pleasure of working in a number of unique engineering environments and for the most part they all performed Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Whether it was a Systems FMEA (SFMEA), Design FMEA (DFMEA), Process FMEA (PFMEA), or Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), they …

“To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.”  Stephen Covey The move …