A Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is an organization of software professionals in a particular geographical area. These software professionals are interested in software process improvement.
The SPIN chapter in Bulgaria (SPIN-BG) provides a forum where software professionals in Bulgaria come together to share ideas, information, methodologies and experiences on software process improvement (SPI) and embrace programs such as the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) which would benefit all participating organizations.
SPIN-BG is an informal organization run by volunteers on a non-profit basis. It is a voluntary effort moderated and facilitated by the Coordinator and the Steering Committee.
Mission Statement
Software Process Improvement Network - Bulgaria (SPIN-BG) is a professional leadership forum for the free and open exchange of software process improvement experiences and practical ideas. We promote achieving higher levels of process maturity, software quality, and mutual respect. Our goal is to help sustain commitment and enhance skills through an active program of networking, publications, recognition of excellence, and mutual support, thus raising the level of competitiveness of the Bulgarian software industry on the global market.
Objectives
The objectives of SPIN-BG are to:
- Raise the level of awareness of the importance of software quality and software process improvement.
- Create a networking opportunity with other software professionals.
- Present techniques of implementing software quality concepts through different lectures, seminars, and workshops.
- Provide a forum for best practice exchange.
- Be a SPI resource to software professionals.
- Have local members speak of success stories that have lead to productivity improvements.
Membership
Membership in the SPIN-BG is open to all persons interested in software process improvement. Our discussion forum is maintained at SPIN-BG Yahoo! Group. SPIN-BG Charter document is available to all members at the mailing list's file space.
SPIN-BG Coordinator is Nickolay Rashev, please send email to nickolay.rashev at bianor.com.
Other References
BASSCOM, the industry association of Bulgarian software development companies