BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association - ECPv6.2.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Mexico_City BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210404T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211031T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210217T190524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T190524Z UID:15557-1616151600-1616158800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the March 19\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-board-of-directors-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20210323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20210323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210316T175943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T175310Z UID:15707-1616497200-1616500800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Greater Alabama Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 1 hour of training or 0.1 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nMarch 23 at 11am Central Daylight Time \nDr. Christian Smart will discuss chapter updates and the latest goings on at ICEAA national. \nTeresa Brown\, Training Chair for the Greater Alabama Chapter\, will discuss the plan for the upcoming chapter certification preparation training\, which will be offered in a virtual format this year. \nDr. Joe Hamaker\, Galorath’s Director for NASA and Department will then provide a presentation titled Galorath Small Satellite Cost Model (GSSMO): URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/greater-alabama-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210301T164851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T193336Z UID:15599-1616587200-1616590800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA TechShowcase: Modeling OLS-based CER Errors DESCRIPTION:Palisade Presents:\n \nModeling OLS-based CER Errors \nIf your cost model includes an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)-based Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) and you are not explicitly modeling the associated error\, for a linear regression you are implicitly assuming that there is no error.  On average that’s a safe assumption; it’s individual occurrences however that can make this risky.  After a brief review of OLS regression fundamentals (yeah\, calculus)\, this webinar will show how @RISK can be used to model a regression equation’s error term for both linear and nonlinear (intrinsically linear) CERs.  Along the way you will improve your skill working with the normal distribution and\, if it’s not already part of it\, add the lognormal distribution to your repertoire. \nPresented by Dr. Steve Van Drew \nDr. Steve Van Drew embodies the jack-of-all trades lifestyle as a former leader/manager\, academician\, and analytical practitioner\, with a multi-disciplinary education in engineering\, applied economics\, and management science/operations research. Steve enjoys a busy “retirement” near Richmond\, VA\, and yet manages to dedicate time to share his passion for spreadsheet modeling and @RISK. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-techshowcase-modeling-ols-based-cer-errors/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210210T204627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T184153Z UID:15528-1617697800-1617710400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Washington Capital Area Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 4 hours of training or 0.4 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nCybersecurity 20/21 – Vision of the Future \nAll Washington Capital Area Chapter Members (as well as non-members) are welcome! \nThe Washington Area Chapter of ICEAA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a virtual half day joint workshop and annual meeting featuring a series of invited speakers offering their perspective on a subject that is on the forefront of the media front page and decision makers’ minds – cybersecurity. \nThere appears to be an end in sight for most Covid-19 related restrictions\, but we aren’t quite there yet. So while there may be some virtual meeting fatigue\, we hope the longer\, warmer\, sunnier days along with the great speaker line up and awards presentation we’ve got scheduled\, will motivate you to tune in to our virtual workshop. \nAgenda \n• 08:30: Welcome by Chapter President Mr. Remmie Arnold\n• 08:45: Dr. John Dargan\, Director of Systems Engineering & Standards\, S&T Directorate\, DHS – Privacy & Cybersecurity Requirements for DHS Acquisition Programs\n• 09:30: Ms. Jandria Alexander\, Principal\, Booz Allen Hamilton – Cyber Security Cost Engineering: Driving Towards Consistency\n• 10:15: Mr. Mike Ryan\, Deputy Cyber Security Officer (CSO)\, NRO Cybersecurity: A History\, The Basics\, and a Practitioners Perspective\n• 11:00: DC Chapter Board of Directors Report & DC Chapter Award Presentation\n• 11:45: Ms. Megan Jones\, ICEAA International – ICEAA International Update to Members\n• 12:00: Closing Comments/Adjourn \nRSVP here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8026382519131386383 URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/washington-capital-area-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210408T123000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210319T123813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T195311Z UID:15714-1617879600-1617885000@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Machine Learning in Space DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 1 hour of training or 0.1 points towards your CCEA recertification. \n \nThe ICEAA Southern California Chapter and the ICEAA Machine Learning Working Group have teamed up to offer three presentations on Machine Learning in Space: \n• Acquisition Complexity (ACS) Using Principal Component Analysis (PCA)\nMike Finnegan\, The Boeing Company \n• Proposing a Space-Based Missile Defense Program: Examining Engineering Complexities and Cost Feasibility\nSirina Nabhan and Matthew Ramirez\, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory \n• 2021 Plans for the Machine Learning Working Group\nML Group Steering Committee: Bryan Anderson\, Dan Harper\, Adam James\, Karen Mourikas\, Christian Smart URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/machine-learning-in-space/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210315T185516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T175511Z UID:15690-1619092800-1619096400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG Meeting - Industry Perspectives on Affordability Analysis DESCRIPTION:Attending this webinar counts as 1 hour of training or 0.1 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nIndustry Perspectives on Affordability Analysis\nThursday\, April 22nd | 12:00 noon EDT \nJoin the OEM COG as we dive into the subject of Affordability Analysis\, and how that means a lot of different things to different people. We intend to explore various perspectives\, terminology and definitions that will help cost analysis professionals be better prepared to support affordability efforts within their own organizations. We strongly encourage you to continue to reach out and collaborate with your colleagues in small groups to prepare to contribute! URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oem-cog-meeting-industry-perspectives-on-affordability-analysis/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210322T134220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T134220Z UID:15739-1619611200-1619614800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA TechShowcase: Modeling Unit Learning Curves from Lot Data DESCRIPTION:Palisade Presents: \n \nModeling Unit Learning Curves from Lot Data\nWednesday\, April 28 2021\n12 noon EDT \nEstimating the cost of a project or manufacturing operation where the effect of learning is anticipated can pose a calculational challenge\, especially when extrapolating from lot data. After a brief introduction covering the basics of unit learning/experience curves\, this webinar will: demonstrate how to make the appropriate transformations for modeling a power curve from lot data; use Excel’s Goal Seek to solve for the unknown learning curve “slope;” and with the resulting regression equation’s error term as the input variable run an @RISK simulation for the cost of a succeeding lot.\n \nPresented by Dr. Steve Van Drew \nDr. Steve Van Drew embodies the jack-of-all trades lifestyle as a former leader/manager\, academician\, and analytical practitioner\, with a multi-disciplinary education in engineering\, applied economics\, and management science/operations research. Steve enjoys a busy “retirement” near Richmond\, VA\, and yet manages to dedicate time to share his passion for spreadsheet modeling and @RISK. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-techshowcase-modeling-unit-learning-curves-from-lot-data/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T143000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210426T155258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T155258Z UID:15906-1620307800-1620311400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Central Virginia Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Meetings:\nChapter Meeting\nThursday\, May 6\, 2021\n1:30pm EDT\nRSVP Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/825954648876725775 \nMark your calendars for the next ICEAA Central Virginia Chapter Meeting! We will gather online again to catch the chapter up with some news and events\, followed by: \nWhy Can’t We Estimate Better?\nSheila D. Dennis\, CFPS \nPresentation summary: For over 30 years I have been actively engaged in software estimation and it continues to be an ongoing problem for programmers\, project managers\, and senior level IT managers. Over the years I have seen ineffective cultures and clouded perspectives on estimation that affect our capabilities to estimate accurately and effectively.  Join us to explore some of these issues and what is needed to facilitate improvement! URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-central-virginia-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210127T211549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T211833Z UID:15428-1621209600-1621555199@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2021 ICEAA Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:ICEAA is excited to announce the dates for our first Online Workshop\, May 17-20\, 2021! Join us for four half-days of thought-provoking general sessions\, informative breakout sessions\, and opportunities to connect with the companies that provide the tools and services that are so crucial to your line of work. \nThe change in format and venue reduces ICEAA’s costs and we’re extending those savings to you. All registration rates for the 2021 Online Workshop are $700 off the price of our usual in-person event. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/2021-iceaa-online-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210323T151628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T151628Z UID:15752-1622804400-1622811600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the June 4\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-board-of-directors-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210322T134335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T134335Z UID:15742-1623240000-1623243600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA TechShowcase: WBS Allocation DESCRIPTION:Palisade Presents: \n \nWBS Allocation\nWednesday\, June 9 2021\n12 noon EDT \nYou’ve built a comprehensive project cost estimate that accounts for significant risks and uncertainties. The project baseline uses most likely values provided by those responsible for each control account/WBS element. A contingency reserve has been determined from cost risk/uncertainty analysis simulation results in conjunction with either the PM’s tolerance for risk or corporate policy. These funds have been earmarked for use by the PM as needed. NICE WORK! But … in the back of your mind is a nagging concern that some of those involved may be trying to game the process. If only there was a way to judge when an area of risk or uncertainty was diving too deep into the pool of contingency funds. This webinar will demonstrate a procedure known to many as WBS allocation; a technique for determining proportionate “fair share” amounts that can be used to help manage these funds. The technique incorporates @RISK simulation results including tornado graphs and statistic functions.\n \nPresented by Dr. Steve Van Drew \nDr. Steve Van Drew embodies the jack-of-all trades lifestyle as a former leader/manager\, academician\, and analytical practitioner\, with a multi-disciplinary education in engineering\, applied economics\, and management science/operations research. Steve enjoys a busy “retirement” near Richmond\, VA\, and yet manages to dedicate time to share his passion for spreadsheet modeling and @RISK. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-techshowcase-wbs-allocation/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210805T191649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T204722Z UID:16265-1629372600-1629378000@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Southern California Chapter Workshop DESCRIPTION:What do “bugs” and ICEAA have in common? To find out\, join the ICEAA SoCal Chapter for our Summer 2021 Webinar on August 19 from 11:30 to 1 Pacific titled “Bugs\, Bugs\, and More Bugs!” \nWe have invited two guest speakers from different industries who will be sharing their research on the costs of different types of “bugs”: \nBug Bounty Program Pricing by Bryce Downing\, Researcher at The Rand Corporation \nA Cost-benefit Analysis of Fiscal Stimulus Packages for Mitigating Covid-19 Pandemic by Dr. Wali Mondal\, Professor of Economics from National University URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/southern-california-chapter-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210901T191350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T191350Z UID:16333-1631577600-1631836799@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Project Controls Expo Virtual DESCRIPTION:ICEAA is proud to support the 2021 Project Controls Expo Virtual\, an international online event that will run for 24 hours per day between September 14 and 16\, 2021. The event will bring together highly experienced project controls professionals who will address critical challenges\, opportunities\, trends and innovations in the industry\, through world-class thought leadership and expert insight. \nThe 120 sessions at the Project Controls Expo Virtual will feature: \n• Global representation – industry\, partners and delegates\n• LIVE round the clock sessions to cater every global time zone\n• Access to latest trends\, innovations\, case studies and knowledge from the comfort of your home/office\n• Partner showcase offering immersive and simulative experience in an interactive platform\n• Enhanced networking experience by connecting with peers\, prospects and experts from across the globe\n• Browse and download information documents offered by our partners\n• Presentation recordings available for a later viewing\n• Low cost (US $50 incl taxes) making it affordable to everyone\n• A multilingual conference catering for a truly global audience (Arabic\, English\, German\, Hindi\, Japanese\, Mandarin\, Portuguese\, Russian & Spanish) \nICEAA members will get 20% off for access to Project Controls Expo Virtual by using the promo code VICEAA20% at https://projectcontrolexpo.com/virtual URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/project-controls-expo-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210804T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T143657Z UID:16244-1631577600-1631923199@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Software IT-CAST DESCRIPTION:Attending this event counts as 2 hour of training or 0.2 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nRegister Here: https://www.bigmarker.com/series/joint-it-sw-cost-forum/series_summit \nThe Information Technology-Cost Analysis Solutions Team (IT-CAST) presents the 2021 Joint IT and Software Cost Forum being held VIRTUALLY 14 – 17 September 2021. This year’s event is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National-Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). \nHave you ever wanted to hear from other Program Managers and their experience delivering applications in an agile environment? Ever wondered why or how cost analysis could help you manage an IT program? Are you interested in building a network with program managers\, technologist and cost analysts? If so\, the Joint IT and Software Cost Forum is for you! \nOur forums’ mission is to build coalitions across Federal agencies by bringing together Program Managers\, Technologists and Cost Analysts and sharing successes\, challenges and best practices to solve information technology\, software and cost estimating challenges. \nhttps://www.dhs.gov/joint-it-and-software-cost-forum-2021 URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/software-it-cast/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210722T152951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T152951Z UID:16186-1631876400-1631883600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the September 17\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/bod091721/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210617T154255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T154419Z UID:16123-1632182400-1632441599@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:2021 Training Summit DESCRIPTION:ICEAA is excited to announce the dates for our first Online Training Workshop\, September 21-23\, 2021! Join us for three half-days of comprehensive instruction covering all 16 CEBoK modules\, interactive training with live instructors to answer questions\, and updated courses with improved examples and lessons. \n  URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/2021-training-summit/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210916T163221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T175052Z UID:16374-1633608000-1633611600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA 2021 All-Member Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Every year\, ICEAA holds a meeting to give our members an update on the state of the association\, provide a forecast of initiatives for the coming years\, and field the membership’s questions and concerns. \nJoin us for the 2021 ICEAA Annual Meeting virtually on October 7\, 2021 at noon eastern time.  You can send any question you’d like addressed during the meeting in advance using the form below\, or you can ask your questions live during the event. \n\n \n \n ICEAA All Member Meeting\n \n \n If you have questions or topics you’d like discussed during the All Member Meeting\, please send them to us here\, or by emailing iceaa@iceaaonline.org:If you would like a direct response to your question\, please provide your email address: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-2021-all-member-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20210817T201350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T201714Z UID:16301-1634212800-1634216400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG Meeting: Affordability Benefits of Digital Engineering on the T-7A RED HAWK APT program DESCRIPTION:Affordability Benefits of Digital Engineering on the T-7A RED HAWK APT program\nThursday\, October 14th \nSpeaker: Brian Beyer\nBrian Beyer\, a Technical Fellow in Systems Engineering at Boeing\, will share his experience with development of the T-7A Advanced Pilot Training (APT) System.  He will share how Boeing leveraged Digital Engineering to create the safest\, most integrated\, most advanced\, and most affordable Air Force pilot training system ever!  Brian was the Affordability leader for the production representative jet (PRJ) phase (the TMRR development phase) of the program from early conceptual development through the first flight of the aircraft.  Brian has worked on a number of development\, production\, and support/training system programs in his 20+ years at Boeing as an engineering leader.  Other notable defense programs include MQ-25\, F/A-18 Super Hornet\, F-15EX\, Future Combat Systems (FCS)\, Small diameter Bomb (SDB) and JDAM weapons programs.  Brian is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and holds several other certifications in Lean Manufacturing\, Continuous Improvement\, and problem solving methods.  He is passionate about improving quality\, productivity\, and value to his customers. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oemcog101421/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20211109T152542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T152542Z UID:16557-1638369000-1638374400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Southern California Chapter Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Southern California Chapter Virtual Workshop\nDate: December 1\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm Pacific \nJoin the ICEAA Southern California Chapter for our last virtual luncheon webinar of the year. We will be soliciting your inputs for activities and events for the chapter in 2022. And of course\, you’ll have another chance to win one of our ICEAA SoCal Chapter Coins with more trivia questions! \nOur 90 minute program includes the following speakers: \n\nAnandi Hira from Tecolote Research Inc. who specializes in cost estimation methods for software development programs will present Get the Point. What’s the Deal with Different Function Points Methodologies.\n\nAbstract: Since the development of IFPUG Function Points (FPs)\, many variants have emerged to simplify software sizing and improve cost estimation. Which of these sizing techniques should one use? To understand differences among methods\, we compare IFPUG FPs\, COSMIC FPs\, and Simple FPs for effort estimation on University of Southern California (USC)’s dataset of Unified Code Count (UCC) enhancements. Additionally\, we investigate automated tools to understand the correlation between Objective FPs and the other FPs methods.\n\n\nBrian Bothwell from the Government Accountability Office\, which supports assessments of cost estimating\, scheduling\, EVM\, AOAs\, and technology readiness\, will present GAO Best Practice Guides.\n\nAbstract: This presentation will cover GAO’s responsibilities\, introduce the best practice guides GAO uses and briefly describe their development\, and discuss how the guides’ criteria are used in audits through the presentation of 2 or 3 case studies. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/southern-california-chapter-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20211111T144135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T144135Z UID:16563-1638529200-1638536400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the December 5\, 2021 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-board-of-directors-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20211129T165853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T165853Z UID:16594-1639483200-1639486800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG - OSD CAPE Overview and Policy Update DESCRIPTION:OSD CAPE Overview and Policy Update \nTuesday\, December 14th \nOSD CAPE reports directly to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense and serves as an independent source of unbiased analysis and decision support. They provide the Department with timely\, insightful\, and unbiased analysis on resource allocation and cost estimation problems to deliver the optimum portfolio of military capabilities through efficient and effective use of each taxpayer dollar. \nThe presentation will provide an overview of OSD CAPE’s functions to develop and provide insight into the costs of acquisition programs that enables responsible budgeting and proactive management decisions so that the Department can control cost and achieve savings. We will also review current policies and guidance related to cost estimation\, cost analysis\, cost data reporting\, inflation and escalation\, and operations support. \nSpeakers:\nMs. Jennifer Bowles is the Director for Land and Naval Warfare Cost Analysis Division\, formerly the Operations and Support Cost Analysis Division\, for the Office of the Director\, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)\, Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. In this position\, she is responsible for the conduct of independent cost estimates (ICEs)\, cost analyses for land and naval systems\, and is the CAPE lead for developing policies and procedures related to cost estimation for the Department and for the reporting and collection of actual cost data and other related information for acquisition programs. \nShe holds a BS in Mathematical Sciences from Pennsylvania State University; an MS in Operations Research from the Florida Institute of Technology; an MS in National Security and Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School\, with a Diploma in the Senior Acquisition Course; and is Level III certified in both Cost Estimating and Financial Management for Defense Acquisition and DoD Financial Management. \nMs. Erica Walters is an operations research analyst with the Land and Naval Warfare Cost Analysis Division for the Office of the Director\, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)\, Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. In addition to completing cost estimates on ship programs\, she is CAPE’s cost policy lead and subject matter expert on inflation and escalation. She is responsible for updating the DoDM 5000.04 (CSDR manual)\, DoDI 5000.73 (cost analysis guidance and procedures)\, inflation and escalation handbook\, and other CAPE-owned policy and guidance. She has worked at CAPE for two years\, and previously worked for six years at the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency. She has a master’s degree in security studies from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from George Washington University. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oem-cog-osd-cape-overview-and-policy-update/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220125T134428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T175320Z UID:16766-1643801400-1643808600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Washington Capital Area Chapter Virtual Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Evolving Role of the Software Cost Estimator \nSpeakers: Ed Spriggs and Kevin McKeel (Logapps\, LLC) \nAbstract:\nIn the last ten to fifteen years\, the software industry has seen a fast-paced transformation from a waterfall process to the adoption of Agile and DevOps in the commercial world and public sector. Ed Spriggs and Kevin McKeel conducted a series of interviews with leaders in the software cost estimation field to find out what impact these changes have had on their cost shops and related organizations as well as how they are adapting to these changes. \nThis video presentation will touch on what is happening today\, what is in store for newer professionals to the field\, and what are the skill sets and technical expertise that will be required tomorrow. Interview subjects include Alan Cole\, David Underwood\, Kammy Mann\, Tyrese Johnson\, Dan French\, David Seaver\, Ian Brown\, and Katie Geier-Noreiga. These interviews have been edited to present their responses in a mosaic of sound bites. While it is not quite TikTok\, it should suit those of us with shrinking attention spans. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-washington-capital-area-chapter-virtual-luncheon/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T123000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220131T212026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T212026Z UID:16805-1644406200-1644409800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Region 6 All Hands DESCRIPTION:ICEAA South Central Region 6 All Hands Virtual Meeting\nWednesday\, February 9\, 11:30-12:30 CST (12:30-1:30 EST) \nAs an active member of the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association\, associated with the South-Central Region 6\, you are invited to join us for an interactive engagement on professional development for cost estimators and analysts. Hear from Emeritus Members\, Ralph Smith and Mike Fuller and others who will be sharing their advice and words of wisdom for early and mid-career professionals. Region 6 encompasses the five-state area including Arkansas\, Louisiana\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma and Texas and we are counting on you to make sure that we have each state represented. \nJoin the meeting (no RSVP necessary): https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291814405 URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/020922region6/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220126T155932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T155932Z UID:16772-1644577200-1644584400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:ICEAA Bylaws Article III-Section L: \nAny member in good standing may request to attend a Board meeting as an observer by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary at least five days prior to the meeting that includes a short statement of the purpose of the request. \na) These observing members may not raise motions\, participate in discussion\, or otherwise address the board unless recognized by the President.\nb) Requests to observe will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. \nEmail ICEAA to request to observe the February 11\, 2022 meeting. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-board-of-directors-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220131T175621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T175621Z UID:16788-1645099200-1645102800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG - Three OEM Career Journeys DESCRIPTION:Three OEM Career Journeys\nJoin ICEAA’s OEM COG Thursday\, February 17 at noon eastern to hear three cost professionals tell the stories of how they got from where they started to where they are today at their respective OEMs. Some cost careers have unusual starting points\, others twist and turn along the way\, and still more end up in unexpected places. No two cost career paths are the same\, and we hope OEM employees and cost professionals at all levels will gain insight and inspiration from our speakers’ experiences. During this hour-long webinar\, you’ll hear from: \nAnna Gannon\, CPCM\, CFCM\nHuntington Ingalls Industries Fleet Support Group\nAnna Gannon is a Senior Pricing Manager at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Fleet Support Group. Anna started with HII as a Pricing Analyst and progressed quickly within the contracts department. She has over a decade of experience in Government Contract Proposals. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration\, two Professional Government Contract Management certifications\, and will receive her MBA and MS in Strategic Management with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. In 2020\, She received the Women of Color “Technology Rising Star” stem award. Anna has a passion for problem solving and analyzing data. She is a strategic thinker dedicated to constant learning and self-improvement. \nDenise Nelson\nThe Boeing Company\nDenise Nelson currently leads the Boeing Defense Systems (BDS) Software Estimating processes and supporting tool set\, which includes defining and collecting standard software metrics across BDS programs. Prior to her current position\, Denise Nelson was a Systems Engineer specializing in Affordability trades\, lifecycle cost estimates and parametric modeling. She has worked multiple programs and platforms supporting various government and space customers. Denise Nelson graduated from California Polytechnic University Pomona with a BS in Statistics and a MS in Pure Mathematics. Denise is the recipient of ICEAA’s 2021 Educator of the Year award. \nRalph Smith\nRetired\, Lockheed Martin\nRalph Smith is an ICEAA Emeritus Member who served in several leadership positions and retired from Lockheed Martin as a fellow in estimating. Ralph has a passion for math and science and always loved the most challenging cost estimating applications during conceptual design including trade studies and design to cost efforts. Ralph was a longtime member of ICEAA and its predecessor associations\, the Society of Cost Estimating & Analysis (SCEA) and the International Society of Parametric Analysts (ISPA). He has inspired many analysts to follow his example within the company and across the profession\, and he looks forward to connecting with many more of you on your professional journeys. \nRSVP online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6962689689440790286 URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oemcog021722/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220216T151209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T152315Z UID:16883-1645704000-1645707600@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:Greater Alabama Chapter Meeting (11am CST) DESCRIPTION:Analytics in the Magic Kingdom with Ms. Randi VanNyhuis\nMs. Randi VanNyhuis is an experienced operations research and cost analyst\, having worked for both the Department of Defense and industry in addition to serving as a Naval Reservist. She recently worked at the Walt Disney Company as a Commercial Intelligence Manager where she identified opportunities for revenue growth through advancing the measurement and use of commercial performance and guest valuation metrics. She will share her experiences with the company and how they compare and contrast to her analytic work with the federal government. \nThu\, Feb 24\, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CST) \nJoin the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nhttps://meet.goto.com/400183677 (Join at the meeting start time\, no RSVP necessary) \nYou can also dial in using your phone. \n  \nUnited States: +1 (571) 317-3112 \nAccess Code: 400-183-677 URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-greater-alabama-chapter-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T163000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220315T194941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T141409Z UID:17044-1648566000-1648571400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA SoCal Webinar: Leveraging Multi-Monitor Run-Time Assurance DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Multi-Monitor Run-Time Assurance\nMarch 29\, 2022 • noon-1:30 PDT (3:00pm-4:30 EDT) \nThe business challenge of fielding a safety system in a military acquisition process centered around fighting capability. The presentation will cover how an advanced safety system was advocated in a system and amongst decision makers that have been trained to manage attrition and losses in force structure. It was ultimately the business case that made the difference in the Air Force accepting an advanced safety technology over other systems geared towards increasing fighting power. \nSpeaker: Mark Skoog\nFormer Principal Investigator for Autonomy\nNASA / Armstrong Flight Research Center \nMark Skoog recently retired from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center as their Principal Investigator for Autonomy. He recently finished leading a collaborative effort between NASA\, the FAA\, DoD and Industry to develop certification methods for autonomous vehicles. He graduated from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Over the past 41 years he has supported numerous NASA and the Air Force fighter and UAV research efforts as well as test and evaluation of the F-16\, B-2 and Global Hawk. Focus areas have included the integration of digital flight controls and avionics with high authority autopilots to automatically accomplish all phases of fighter combat missions. Much of his career has been dedicated to the development of full vehicle autonomy and automatic collision avoidance systems\, for both ground and air. He has recently established the company Innovative Autonomy\, a research lab dedicated to the development and advancement of autonomous systems. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/socal032922/ ORGANIZER;CN="ICEAA":MAILTO:iceaa@iceaaonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T123000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220324T154901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T133821Z UID:17079-1649158200-1649161800@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:ICEAA Washington Capital Area Chapter Virtual Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Cerberus Training Dataset\nTuesday\, April 5\n11:30am-12:30pm EDT \nSpeakers: Daniel Germony & Adam James \nCost estimating and analysis regularly involves proprietary or sensitive data\, which limits analyst’s ability to share their results\, techniques\, and methods. Historically\, non-proprietary sample datasets have been smaller and less complex than the real world alternative\, limiting the sample data’s usefulness for training. The Office of the Secretary of Defense – Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (OSD CAPE) has\, with the assistance of Tecolote Research\, LLC and Technomics\, Inc.\, resolved this sample dataset issue by creating and releasing the “Cerberus Training Dataset”. The “Cerberus Training Dataset” includes over a dozen data deliverables\, utilizes multiple report formats\, and spans a five-year notional Major Weapon System Acquisition program. The data deliverables are primarily based around the “Cost and Software Data Reporting” framework and are the same size and complexity as real world deliverables the CAPE receives and utilizes to prepare its Independent Cost Estimates. In this luncheon\, Daniel Germony (OSD CAPE)\, will review what sample data is included in the “Cerberus Training Dataset”\, how the dataset was developed\, how ICEAA members can obtain a copy of the data\, and a call to action to use this dataset when developing training\, tools\, or to show off different analytical techniques in the future. \n  \nDaniel Germony is an Operations Research Analyst working in the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) – Cost Assessment Program Evaluation (CAPE) Office. Mr. Germony leads CAPE’s efforts to improve access to data science tools and methods for DoD’s cost community\, is heavily involved in the policy development and execution of cost data collection efforts\, and is the lead for Operations & Support (O&S) data transformation in support of CAPE’s Enterprise Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (EVAMOSC) system. Mr. Germony has a Masters in Cost Estimating and Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Michigan. \nAdam James is a Subject Matter Expert at Technomics\, Inc.\, where he serves as a strategic leader for data analytics and data science. In this role\, Adam provides his expertise to develop modern\, innovative solutions to address new – and old – cost estimating and analysis problems. Adam received the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association’s (ICEAA) 2016 Technical Achievement Award. He also has been active in contributing to the community knowledge base\, winning best paper in both the “Analysis & Modeling\, Machine Learning” and “Methods\, Data Collection & Management” categories at the ICEAA Workshop in 2019. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/iceaa-washington-capital-area-chapter-virtual-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220303T150758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T150758Z UID:16967-1649937600-1649941200@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:OEM COG - Finding the Story in Your Data DESCRIPTION:Attending this event counts as 2 hour of training or 0.2 points towards your CCEA recertification. \nFinding the Story in Your Data\nThursday\, April 14\, 2022 – 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT \nThis presentation will cover data visualization and how to find the story within your data. It discusses how people process information and offers tips for creating effective graphics using data visualization principles and techniques to inform decision-making. Different approaches to visualizing data will be discussed including decluttering your graphics\, choosing informative visuals\, focusing the audience’s attention using pre-attentive attributes\, thinking like a designer\, and implementing effective storytelling techniques. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/oem-cog-finding-the-story-in-your-data/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.iceaaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCEA-logo-060320.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T070541 CREATED:20220414T174643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T211033Z UID:17188-1651059000-1651064400@www.iceaaonline.com SUMMARY:WCAC Chapter: The Need to Modernize Cost Estimation DESCRIPTION:Virtual/In-person Hybrid Event!\nTo attend virtually log on to MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWM0NzE2NTMtOGNlNi00NmZhLWJlYTktMTYyYTc5NjVhMDI0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224d7ff366-47ee-4a43-acfc-10ecd2c91f48%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2299a5aa38-c465-4c08-a08b-aae61498a5e1%22%7d \nOr attend in person: Logapps\, 3110 Fairview Park\, STE 100\, Falls Church\, VA \nQuestions? Email Luncheon@washingtoniceaa.com \n  \nThe Need to Modernize Cost Estimation\nIn the last ten to fifteen years the government contracting industry has substantially quickened the speed of technology delivery.  This emerging change has forced cost estimation professionals\, as well as acquisition professionals of all kinds\, to change their own processes to keep pace.  In fact\, it can be argued that cost professionals face the greatest hurdles as they try to ensure that their deliverables do not spoil on the analyst’s desk and stay relevant all the way to the customer’s doorstep.  Cost estimation shops can benefit by changing their service to match customer needs and delivery tempo\, add instruction in software products to analyst training programs\, and extend the scope of “cost” to include budget formulation.  This presentation also touches on other aspects of transformation such as cost organization infrastructure and repeatable processes. \nTo attend virtually\, log on to MS Teams at \nOr attend in person at: Logapps\, 3110 Fairview Park\, STE 100\, Falls Church\, VA \n\nBuilding is open-access.\nFree covered parking behind the building\nNearest Metro: Dunn-Loring on the Orange Line\nLunch details will be forthcoming\n\nSpeakers: \nEd Spriggs\nManaging Partner\, Logapps LLC\nEd Spriggs is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Logapps\, where he is responsible for research\, analysis\, and IT software acquisition program delivery to clients across the Department of Defense\, the Federal Judiciary\, and civilian agencies. Mr. Spriggs have over 20 years of experience in Federal Acquisition Strategy\, Business Case Analysis\, and Cost Estimation. With expertise in developing estimates and decision analysis products using cost models\, Mr. Spriggs directs the Logapps team in cost-benefit analysis\, risk assessment tools\, and data-driven IT software acquisition insight. Prior to founding Logapps\, Mr. Spriggs worked as an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton and as an analyst at MCR Federal. He holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from the College of William & Mary and is a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) through the Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE). \nKevin McKeel\nManaging Partner\, Logapps LLC\nKevin McKeel is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Logapps\, where he is responsible for the growth and management of the firm\, as well as customizing unique client solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in management consulting and IT cost estimation\, Mr. McKeel directs the Logapps software analysis team in support of clients including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)\, U.S. Courts\, U.S. Navy\, U.S. Coast Guard\, U.S. Army\, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mr. McKeel is a Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst\, and received the prestigious 2021 Technical Achievement of the Year award from the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) for his research and development of automated software sizing techniques using Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing. Mr. McKeel holds a BA in Business Administration and Finance from James Madison University and an MBA in Business Administration Decision Systems from The George Washington University. URL:https://www.iceaaonline.com/calendar/wcac042722/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR