MBSE Implementation: More than a Tool

One of the reasons I love my job is that I have the opportunity to talk to prospective customers about their project pain points, and I help them develop a system solution to address their needs. As a result of these initial conversations, the topic inevitably turns to a model-based …

Systems Engineering Education: An Insight from South Africa

Introduction Recently I had the opportunity to visit South Africa. I attended the INCOSE South Africa Chapter’s Systems Engineering conference and also supported their Greatest Young Systems Engineers of the Year Challenge.   INCOSE South Africa Systems Engineering Conference The INCOSE South Africa Systems Engineering Conference was held at the …

The Plight of the Honeybee: A Systems Problem

Honeybees are a critical part of our food production chain. They pollinate essential food crops around the world. In the United States alone they account for the annual pollination of crops valued at $15B, or 25% of the U.S. food harvest. Without their services our national food security would be …