Software Plan

Requested by: Mr. James Matthews

Professor
Siena College
Computer Science Department

Dr. Scott Vandenberg

Head of Department
Siena College
Computer Science Department

Programming Contest Submission and Scoreboard

SEG

Prepared by:

Paul Califano, Team Leader

T.J Hyne
Adam Pasquerella
George Reese
Mark St. Hilare
Melissa Hoffmann

October 1, 2004

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 Programming Contest Submission and Scoreboard
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Table of Contents
System Definition:

Section 1: Problem Definition.........................................................................................1

Section 2: System Justification........................................................................................1
Section 3: Goals for the System and the Project..............................................................1
Section 4: Constraints on the System and the Project......................................................1
Section 5: Functions to be Provided (Hardware and Software/People)...........................1
Section 6: User Characteristics........................................................................................2
Section 7: Development/Operating/Maintenance Environments.....................................2
Section 8: Solution Strategy.............................................................................................2
Section 9: Priorities of System Feature............................................................................2
Section 10: System Acceptance Criteria..........................................................................2
Section 11: Sources of Information.................................................................................3

Project Plan:

Section 1: Life-cycle Model.............................................................................................3

Section 2: Organizational Structure.................................................................................4
Section 3: Preliminary Staffing and Resource Requirements..........................................5
Section 4: Preliminary Development Schedule...............................................................5
Section 5: Project Monitoring and Control Mechanisms.................................................5
Section 6: Tools and Techniques to be Used....................................................................5
Section 7: Programming Languages................................................................................5
Section 8: Testing Requirements......................................................................................5
Section 9: Supporting Documents Required....................................................................6
Section 10: Manner of Demonstration and Delivery.......................................................6
Section 11: Sources of Information.................................................................................6
Appendix:

Section 1: Gantt Chart (September December)............................................................7

Section 2: Team Resumes ...............................................................................................8
Section 3: Glossary of Terms.15

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1.1 Problem Definition

Annually, the Siena College Computer Science Department hosts a programming contest for local
High Schools. During this contest High School teams are placed in different rooms and given
problems to solve and then submit to a panel of judges. The judges then determine if the solution
given is correct and a message is sent back to the students stating if the solution was accepted or not.
The judges keep a scoreboard of how many problems each team answered correctly, and how long it
took to complete the problems. In order to allow teams to view problems from previous years as
well as allowing students, team coaches, and any other individuals to view the scoreboard at
anytime. Mr. James Matthews and Dr. Scott Vandenberg have requested the development of a
website incorporating a scoreboard along with problems and solutions from previous years.

1.2 System Justification

The purpose of this system is to display problems and solutions from previous contests as well as a
scoreboard that shows the teams in ranked order. This will allow teams competing in the contest this
year, and the following years, time to prepare with previous problems. The teams will be able to submit
solutions to given problems to a panel of judges. The judges will check the solutions received from the
teams for correctness and then update the scoreboard. The scoreboard will be viewable by everyone,
including outside viewers, and will also continually update the teams in ranked order based on number
of correct solutions and time taken to complete them. This system will let individuals keep track of how
teams are doing in the competition.

1.3 Goals for the System and the Project

The goal of this project is to create a web site that contains a link to a scoreboard that shows the
standings of teams in the contest in ranked order based on number of problems answered correctly
and amount of time to complete those problems. Along with the scoreboard will be a web site that
contains previous problems and solutions.

Our team goal is to gain an understanding of the software engineering process. Our team will
provide the best solution to the problems we have been presented with by our client.

1.4 Constraints on the System and the Project

The major constraint on this project is that it must be a web based system. Our client Mr. Matthews
has requested that the project should be done using Java and JavaScript. The final version of this
project must be completed prior to the programming contest, which takes place in early March of
2005.

1.5 Functions to be provided (Hardware and Software/People)

Teams will be able to submit solutions to given problems to a panel of judges.

Scoreboard that will rank teams based on number of problems answered correctly and
time needed to complete the problems.

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 A web site that will allow teams, coaches and other individuals to view problems and
solutions from previous years.

1.6 User Characteristics

The main users of this program will be the judges of the programming contest. All of the judges will
input the number of solutions answered correctly and the time needed to complete these problems.
Our program will then rank the teams accordingly. The teams, the coaches, and other individuals
will use the scoreboard to view the ranking. The teams, coaches, and other individuals will use the
web site to see previous problems and solutions from previous problems.

1.7 Development/Operating/Maintenance Environments

The project will be designed and created on the Siena College Software Engineering workstation.
The project will be accessible through any computer connected to the Internet. The software
manager will perform maintenance along with the head judge.

1.8 Solution Strategy

Our project team will follow the Linear Sequential Model(Classic Waterfall Method Model) in our
development of our system. These are the following steps:
Software Plan- The team will meet with their client to define the problem that needs to be
solved. Once the client defines the problem the team will begin to make plans regarding the
solution.
Software Analysis- The team will develop the requirements for the system and the software
then present them to the client.
Preliminary Design- With the requirements from the previous step the basic design for the
code is formulated.
Detailed Design- The preliminary design is modified and the actual coding begins. This will
not be until spring 2005 semester.
Software Development & Testing- Once the program is created, it will go through rigorous
testing in order to identify any errors. These errors will be debugged at this time.
Acceptance Test- The software is installed and introduced to the client. The client is now
able to use their new program.

1.9 Priorities of System Feature

The most important feature of the system will be the scoreboard refreshing and updating the ranking.

1.10 System Acceptance Criteria

The web-based system will be able to perform a number of tasks, including

A scoreboard with the teams ranks.

A web site with problems and solutions from previous years.

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1.11 Sources of Information

The information for this section was obtained from meetings with our client, Mr. James Matthews.
Other sources of information include Dr. Ledermans class lectures, the Software Engineering class
textbook Software Engineering: A Practitioners Approach by Roger S. Pressman and previous
Software Engineering teams projects.

2.1 Life Cycle model: Linear Sequential(Classic Waterfall) Model

Software Plan- The problem is defined and a project plan is formulated.

Software Analysis- Before the software is developed an understanding of all information regarding the
required function, behavior, performance and interface of the software.

Preliminary Design- The code is formulated and description of all functions and data structures are
written.

Detailed Design- The entire code is developed and individual functions and subroutines are illustrated.

Software Development and Testing- The program is implemented, compiled, and tested. All bugs and
errors are detected in this phase and are fixed to make the software fully functional.

Acceptance Test- Before being delivered to the client the team of software engineers test to make sure
the software provides every interface and function desired.

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2.2 Organizational Structure

SEG is comprised of the following members:

Name E-Mail Address Phone Number

Paul Califano [email protected] (518) 428-6211
Thomas Hyne [email protected] (631) 275-1142
Adam Pasquerella [email protected] (518) 727-1780
George Reese [email protected] (518) 225-0818
Melissa Hoffmann [email protected] (631) 871-0494
Mark St.Hilaire [email protected] (917) 340-2359

SEG is organized as follows for the Programming Contest Submission and Scoreboard:

Paul Califano Team Leader

Thomas Hyne Webmaster
Adam Pasquerella Librarian
George Reese System Administrator
Melissa Hoffmann Secretary
Mark St. Hilaire Project Manager

The team structure of SEG is Democratic Decentralized. All of the decisions made by the group will
be made by majority vote. The team leader will act as a tiebreaker in the case of split decisions.

The job description for each member is as follows:

Team Leader Organize the team meeting and interviews, assign individual project work to
other team members, schedule report reviews, and assemble all information that is gathered.

Webmaster Design, develop, and maintain the project web page.

Librarian Responsible for all of the documentation related to the project.

System Administrator Sets up and maintains the project workstations. Also maintains team
member accounts.

Secretary Keeps minutes at all meetings with the team, client, and any other individual
persisting to the project.

Project Manager In charge of all implementation, compiling, and testing the program to
make sure it works correctly.

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2.3 Preliminary Staffing and Resource Requirements

Our primary resource in defining and developing the Programming Contest Submission and
Scoreboard are Mr. James Matthews and Dr. Scott Vandenberg. Dr. Timoth Leaderman, our Software
Engineering professor, is also a resource. The software that will be required is a web page editor
(Dreamweaver), Netscape Navigator, and Internet Explorer. The hardware that will be required
includes computer systems, printers, and Internet Connectivity.

2.4 Preliminary Developer Schedule

Refer to the preliminary developer schedule or Gantt chart in the Appendix of this document on page
7.

2.5 Project Monitoring and Control Mechanisms

A weekly meeting with the client will be held to discuss the status of the project to determine if the
project team is moving in the direction to meet the clients needs. The project plan documentations
and presentations will be used in order for the client to give feedback on whether the project team is
meeting the clients needs. In order to stay organized and focused, the project team will meet
regularly to discuss new ideas, individual progress, and problems at hand. If the client decides the
project team is off-track at any stage, necessary steps will be taken in order to resolve the problem.

2.6 Tools and Techniques to be used.

SEG will be using the Software Engineering computers with Dreamweaver, Internet Explorer,
Netscape Navigator, and Microsoft Project. The Software Engineering Techniques will provide the
foundation of our plan.

2.7 Programming and Scripting Languages

The project will use the following programming and scripting languages:
Java
JavaScript
HTML

2.8 Testing Requirements

Testing will occur periodically throughout the development of our system, including the conclusion
of each step. Team members and other students will test the program along the entire process. The
client will be notified of the official testing sessions, and will be encouraged to participate and view
the results. The final product test will be subject to the specifications and requirements set forth by
the client. The final product will be compatible to run on all major platform configurations.

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2.9 Supporting Documents Requirements

The minimal supporting documentation that will be provided to our clients as follows:

1. Problem Definition/Project Plan This document is due to the client on September 28, 2004.
2. Software Requirements Specifications This document is due to the client on November 1,
2004.
3. Preliminary Design This document is due to the client on December 6, 2004.

The Detailed Design documentation will be provided to the client in the Spring of 2005.

2.10 Manner of Demonstration and Delivery

The project team will give presentations throughout the development process. The presentations will
include speeches, demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts. The purpose of these
presentations is to present accomplishments or progress up to that point to the client, in a formal
manner. The presentations will also make sure that the requirements and goals of the client are being
met. The dates of delivery and presentations are as follows:

Problem Definition/Project Plan Documentation September 28, 2004

Problem Definition/Project Plan Presentation October 1, 2004
Software Requirements Specifications Documentation November 1, 2004
Software Requirements Specifications Presentation November 3, 2004
Preliminary Design Documentation December 6, 2004
Preliminary Design Presentation December 10, 2004

2.11 Sources of Information

The information for this section was obtained from meetings with our client, Mr. James Matthews.
Other sources of information include Dr. Ledermans class lectures, the Software Engineering class
textbook Software Engineering: A Practitioners Approach by Roger S. Pressman and previous
Software Engineering teams projects.

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 A.1 Gantt Chart

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 Paul Califano
[email protected]

Present Address Permanent Address

Siena College, SPOB 3348 22 Brookview Drive
515 Loudon Road Schenectady, NY 12303
Loudonville, NY 12211 (518) 355-8150
(518) 428-6211

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship in the field of Computer Science.
EDUCATION
Siena College, Loudonville, NY
B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Business, May 2005
GPA: 3.06/4.00

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Languages: C++, Basic, MIPS, Assembly, Scheme, HTML
Operation Systems: Unix, Windows 3.x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP, Minix, Linix, Citrix
Software Packages: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Basic.NET 2003,
Windows CE, EZ Win, OpenGL, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Mercury Interactive Monitroing
Tools (Topaz, Site Scope, Load Runner), Active PDF, Audio Vault
Database Management: Oracle 9i, Microsoft SQL server/CE

EXPERIENCE
IT Director, 88.3fm WVCR The Saint, Siena College, Loudonville, NY May 2004 Present
Worked as lead on all projects with servers in the station.
Administrator of Audio Vault and consultant to the rest of the station crew.

Citrix Administrator, Office of Children and Family Services, New York State, Albany NY April 2004 Present
Maintained and administered 200+ Citrix servers connected to by users all over the state.
Active PDF and Topaz Administrator.

Computer Consultant, ITS, Siena College, Loudonville, NY August 2003 August 2004
Worked as a computer lab, help desk, and on-call consultant.
Helped implement a plan to remove the Blaster virus off of Sienas Campus Network.

Resident Assistant, Siena College, Loudonville, NY August 2002 December 2002

Built community between residents and enforces rules and regulation set forth by Siena College Life.

Student Orientation Leader, Siena College, Loudonville, NY June July 2002

Developed and facilitated programs for incoming students; introduced students to Siena College.
Attended sexual harassment, discrimination prevention, and disability awareness training.

Referee Coordinator, Guilderland Soccer Association, Guilderland, NY September 1999 June 2004
Trained new Referees and observed and reported on each member of a 33 person staff.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Vice President, Siena College Student Senate December 2003 present
Discuss problems and possible solutions of campus topics.
In charge of all clubs on campus and made sure all clubs had registration forms and an approved constitution.
Traffic Appeals Committee Member, Siena College September 2003 February 2004.
Intramural Referee, Siena College January 2003 Present
Representative, Siena College Student Senate September 2002 December 2002.
Head Coach, Guilderland Soccer Association & Rotterdam Soccer Club July 1998 Present

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 Melissa Hoffmann
Present Address Permanent Address
Siena College, SPOB 3578 222 Highland Avenue
515 Loudon Road Northport, NY 11768
Loudonville, NY 12211 (631) 757-1216
Cell: (631) 871- 0494
E-mail: [email protected]

Objective A position in the field of computer science.

Education Siena College Loudonville, New York

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Anticipated graduation, May 2005
Minor in Business

Coursework Data Structures

procedural algorithm design.
implementation using data structures.
using modular and structured programming techniques.
Object-Oriented Design and Programming
develop expertise in an object-oriented language (C++).
introduction to object-oriented methodologies.
introduction to UML.
Analysis of Algorithms
design and analysis of algorithms.
works with data structures such as trees and graphs.
sorting and searching algorithms.
Operating Systems
installed, configured and used MINIX in a laboratory setting.
learned the basics of how MINIX operates by studying the source code.
studied the models and algorithms of multiprogramming operating systems.
studied file systems, process scheduling, and memory management.
introduction to the C programming language.

Employment Waitress, Northport Sweet Shop, Northport, NY

September 1997- Present

Computer Skills Programming Languages: C, C++, Assembly

Windows Software: Visual C++, Microsoft Office
Operating Systems: Windows NT/XP, UNIX
Other skills: Software installation

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 Thomas W. Hyne Jr.

Present Address Permanent Address

Siena College SPOB 3588 20 Brewster Avenue
515 Loudon Road Northport, NY 11768
Loudonville, New York 12211 (631) 754-0719
Email: [email protected] (631)-275-1142

OBJECTIVE

A position in the field of computer science; special interest in Web Design.

EDUCATION

Siena College, Loudonville, NY

B.S. in Computer Science, Business Minor May 2005.
GPA 3.3/4.0; Deans List

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Programming in C++ and Assembly.

Familiarity with UNIX and Windows Operating Systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Internet.

RELEVANT COURSES

Procedural Design-Programming, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Design and Programming,

Computer Architecture and Assembly Language, Analysis of Algorithms, Discrete Structures I,
Discrete Structures II, Operating Systems, Web Design.

EXPERIENCE

Intellect UK, Study Abroad Intern; London, England; Fall 2003

Web design using html and java script
Attended various government meetings about the IT sector
Created information documents for IT companies about government policy

Web Design for Study Abroad Web Site

Created a new web site for the Study Abroad Program

ACTIVITIES

Resident Assistant, Fall 2002

Student Senate Fall, 2001-Spring 2002
Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Winter 2004- Current
Volunteered each Saturday to spend with under privileged kids

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 Adam Pasquerella
[email protected]

Present Address Permanent Address

Siena College, SPOB 4115 6232 Randomwood Drive
515 Loudon Road Schenectady, NY 12303
Loudonville, NY 12211 (518) 356-1677
(518) 727-1780

OBJECTIVE
An internship in the field of Computer Science

EDUCATION
Siena College, Loudonville, NY
B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Business, May 2005

COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel, Power Point, Visual C++, SQL, Scheme, HTML, Internet, Fireworks, Java Script,
Assembly Language, Perl,

EXPIRENCE
Bag Room Assistant, Pinehaven Country Club, Schenectady, NY,
April 1999-present
Attended to members needs.
Helped out with golf tournaments.

Student Worker ITS, Siena College, Loudonville, NY, September 2001-May 2003
Worked as an office assistant
Helped out secretaries by running errands, filing, and other tasks

ACTIVITIES
Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, Siena College, Loudonville, NY, September 2003-
present
Spent Saturday afternoon with an 11 year-old boy
Went to lunch and then took part in fun activities
Built a brother-like relationship with the boy

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 George C. Reese II
14 Teresa Street

Latham, NY 12110

(518) 225-0818 e-mail: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in Information Technology working with network

administration and support

EXPERIENCE
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CONSULTANT Siena College, Loudonville,
New York February 2002 Present

Provide technical assistance to students and faculty in personal computer set-up and use in
dorms and computer labs

Provide maintenance of 24 hour computer lab by ensuring that computers are operating
and that printers have adequate supplies and printing properly

ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT Industrial Tool & Die Co, Troy, NY.

June 2001 - Present

Set-up and maintenance of company network and workstations

Purchase and install software

Designed and built three computer workstations from designated component parts

Assisted Office Manager in processing payroll, bill paying, shipping and other office duties

Manufacture and assemble precision tools and devices

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 CIRCULATION DESK ASSISTANT Siena College, Loudonville, New York

Checked books in and out of library

Re-stocked books

Provided photocopier and printer technical assistance and maintenance

EDUCATION
Siena College, Loudonville, NY, Computer Science - will receive B.S. in May 2005

Shaker High School, Latham, NY, Regents Diploma, June 2001

COMPUTER LANGUAGES

C, C++, Perl, HTML, SQL, Assembly Language,

ACTIVITIES / MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Siena College Information & Technology Services Advisory Committee, January
2004 present

Member of Association for Computing Machinery, March 2004 - present

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 Mark St-Hilaire

Present Address Permanent Address

Siena College/ SPOB 3866 241 East 87th Street, Apt 1
515 Loudon Road Brooklyn, NY 11236
Loudonville, NY 12211-1462 718-451-2060
(518) 782-5879 / [email protected]

Objective:
To obtain a challenging internship in the area of Computer Science or Business, where my relevant
experiences will be of value.

Education
Siena College, Loudonville, NY
B.S. in Computer Science, May 2005

Relevant Coursework
Introduction to Computer Science, Procedural Design and Programming, Database Management,
Data Structures, Assembly Language, Analysis of Algorithms, Communications and Networks,
Object-Oriented and Design, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I & II, and Discrete Structures I & II.

Computer Skills
Programming in C++, Scheme, and Assembly Language, proficient use in Microsoft Word, Access,
Excel, and PowerPoint.

Relevant Experience
Information Technology Consultant: Siena College, Information and Technology Services (I&TS),
Loudonville, NY Sept. 2002-present.
Manage Help Desk. Assist students, faculty, and staff with problems relating to computer use.
Organize and maintain computer labs for maximum efficiency.
Refer computer-related problems to lead user specialists when necessary.
Answer incoming calls for I&TS main office regarding computer issues.

Research Intern: Information and Technology Services, Siena College, Loudonville, NY June 2003
February 2004.
Selected to conduct research on a data-warehousing project to extend the service life of bridges in
New York State.
Worked directly under senior researcher, assisting him with data collection and input.
Analyzed data and produced reports on findings.
Developed questionnaires to survey outside civil engineers in the state.
Other Work Experience
Tutor: Tilden High School, Brooklyn, NY.
Provided Math tutoring to students in 9th and 10th grade who were having difficulty with subject.

Activities
Mentor, Higher Education Opportunity Program, Siena College Fall 2002, 2003.
Member, Computer Science Club, Siena College, Spring 2002.
Member, Black & Latino Student Union, Siena College, Spring 2002.

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A.3 Glossary of Terms

Gantt Chart - A chart that depicts progress in relation to time, often used in planning and tracking a
project.

HTML - A markup language used to structure text and multimedia documents and to set up
hypertext links between documents, used extensively on the World Wide Web.

Linear Sequential Model / Classic Waterfall Model A systematic, sequential approach to

software development that begins at the system level and progresses through analysis, design,
coding, testing, and support.

Internet - An interconnected system of networks that connects computers around the world via the
TCP/IP protocol.

Java- Programming language that our program will be built in.

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