Usman Durrani

Bio: Usman Durrani is an academic researcher from Ajman University of Science and Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Lean software development & Software configuration management. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 14 publications receiving 35 citations. Previous affiliations of Usman Durrani include RMIT University.

Big Data and its Effect on the Music Industry

Abstract: This research discusses the effect of big data and Internet technologies on the music industry. Specifically, this paper addresses two research questions; (1) how do modern businesses in the music industry implement the use of Internet technologies and big data to ensure their success in the market, and (2) what are the advantages and drawbacks of implementing digital business models in the music industry? To answer the research questions, two real-life cases (i.e. Shazam and Spotify) were analyzed to show how modern businesses in the music industry implement big data and Internet technologies to ensure their success in the market. Furthermore, previous literature and secondary resources were used to explain the development of traditional business models into digital business models in the music industry. In addition to discussing the benefits and drawbacks of implementing the modern digital business model.

Coexistence of agile and SCM practices: an exploratory study of Australian agile software development organizations

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of Phase 1 of the research and to identify Australian agile software development organizations having such coexistence of agile and software configuration management (SCM) practices. This study employed “organization size” variable to study the phenomenon and used theory of Lean Thinking as a lens to analyse implementation variations of agile and SCM practices. Design/methodology/approach – For this study, the research design was comprised of three phases. In Phase 1, a quantitative study using an online survey was performed to answer RQ using various statistical techniques. In Phase 2, an initial conceptual model based on a literature review was developed, and then a qualitative study was performed using one longitudinal case study. In Phase 3, another online survey was performed using various parametric statistical techniques to validate and generalize the findings of Phase 1 and 2 and the proposed SLAM traceability model. The scope of this ...

Lean traceability solution through SLAM model: A case study of a hybrid delivery team in a hybrid cloud computing environment

Abstract: 'Cloud Computing' is the latest IT buzzword representing the next generation of internet computing paradigm. Along with this paradigm shift came the new waves of opportunities and challenges and a need to explore more innovative ways to manage software development lifecycle. At present there is a lack of studies in the area of traceability in cloud computing environments. This research presents a longitudinal case study of a large Australian project, where Agile and Plan driven project teams, coexisted, and worked together to deliver a consolidated product with end-to-end traceability capabilities in a hybrid cloud computing environment. It will contribute by presenting a Software configuration through Lean and Agile Management 'SLAM' model used in the case study. From practical aspects, this study enhance the understanding of IT practitioners, and cloud service providers to establish management systems aligned with the standard software configuration management practices through the use of lean principles and tools.

An empirical study of lean and agile influences in software configuration management

Abstract: Based on a web based survey of 158 IT software development practitioners, mostly from different organizations, this paper examines the application of Software Configuration Management (SCM) process in adaptable software development environments. From the literature review six independent variables and five dependent variables were derived to answer the research question "how does organization size impact on the usage of SCM process in adaptable software development environments?" The six hypotheses confirmed that organization size does not impact on the usage of SCM process in adaptable software development environments. Also, all sizes of organizations consider SCM process valuable and have similar software traceability approaches with different process formalities and tools sophistications. This study helps SCM practitioners to build a better understanding of the relationships between adaptable software development environment, lean principles and practices, and the tools and technologies established to facilitate the coexistence of Agile and SCM practices.

Toyota production system : beyond large-scale production

Abstract: * Starting from Need* Evolution of the Toyota Production System* Further Development* Genealogy of the Toyota Production System* The True Intention of the Ford System* Surviving the Low-Growth Period

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Agile development in the cloud computing environment: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Agile software development is based on a set of values and principles. The twelve principles are inferred from agile values. Agile principles are composition of evolutionary requirement, simple design, continuous delivery, self-organizing team and face-to-face communication. Due to changing market demand, agile methodology faces problems such as scalability, more effort and cost required in setting up hardware and software infrastructure, availability of skilled resource and ability to build application from multiple locations. Twelve (12) principles may be practiced more appropriately with the support of cloud computing. This merger of agile and cloud computing may provide infrastructure optimization and automation benefits to agile practitioners. Objective: This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) identifies the techniques employed in cloud computing environment that are useful for agile development. In addition, SLR discusses the significance of cloud and its challenges. Method: By applying the SLR procedure, the authors select thirty-seven (37) studies out of six-hundred-forty-seven (647) from 2010 to 2017. Result: The result of SLR shows that the techniques using existing tools were reported in 35%, simulations in 20% and application developed in 15% of the studies. Evaluation of techniques was reported in 32% of the studies. The impact of cloud computing was measured by the classification of four major categories such as transparency 32%, collaboration 50%, development infrastructure 29% and cloud quality attributes in 39%. Furthermore, a large number of tools were reported in primary studies. The challenges posed by cloud adoption in agile was reported as interoperability 13%, security & privacy 18% and rest of the primary studies did not report any other research gaps. Conclusions: The study concludes that agile development in cloud computing environment is an important area in software engineering. There are many open challenges and gaps. In particular, more quality tools, evaluation research and empirical studies are required in this area.

Demystifying the benefits and risks of Lean service innovation: a banking case study

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demystify Lean for service innovation by investigating its benefits and risks. Lean innovation is a relatively new approach which is advocated in management literature. Little scientific work about its practice exists in the field. Although the Lean innovation principles are clear, there is limited evidence about their impact on service innovation processes. Design/methodology/approach – From the knowledge-based view (KBV) of the firm, a framework for understanding Lean innovation is developed. Using this framework, the benefits and risks of Lean innovation are analyzed in a case study. Findings – The case study not only shows that Lean service innovation can have many advantages, but also draws attention to the risks. The risks might result in the inability to follow Lean principles and might hamper the realization of the benefits. Using the case studies, study mitigation mechanisms are identified. Originality/value – This research offers a new knowledge perspect...