Virtualization
Software Development
Requirements Analysis
Business Process
Re-engineering and Knowledge Management
Systems Integration/Engineering
Independent Verification and Validation
Training Development and Delivery
Program/Project Management

CORE BUSINESS

Independent Verification and Validation

Independent verification and validation (IV&V) consulting engagements serve to provide clients with an independent, objective perspective regarding large-scale systems development programs. 

There are many risks that large-scale systems development programs entail, such as: 

  • Poor planning

  • A lack of project management

  • Frequent changes in the functional requirements of the system

  • Midstream program budget cutbacks and/or personnel changes

  • Inadequate testing which fails to detect problems before deployment

  • Little or no training for end users about how to use the new system

Knowledge Link, as an expert, independent contractor, can take a quick look and provide an unbiased assessment of where the problems lie and how to fix them.  And if the fixes are too expensive or risky, then the IV&V consulting engagement manager may recommend that the program be modified.

Most people working in large organizations are uncomfortable operating in settings with high degrees of uncertainty, which is sometimes characteristic of an Agile development program.   

Even assuming that team members can cope with uncertainty, top executives may express concern over the ways in which resources are used. 

Successful Agile development programs require strong oversight.  Knowledge Link’s IV&V engagement managers help the program’s internal supporters explain progress to organizational leadership and address concerns effectively.