Introduction to Requirements Management: 67595 - ENGR 400/M75 - Fall 2024

The course will introduce concepts for systematically establishing, defining, and managing requirements for large, complex, changing engineering systems, from technical, organizational, and management perspectives. The course will cover informal, semi-formal, and formal approaches while striking a balance between theory and practice. The course will involve building models of both requirements engineering process and requirements engineering product, concerning both functional and non-functional goals/requirements/specifications, using a systematic decision-making process and MagicDraw. 

About the Instructor

Brendan Sullivan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Industrial Engineering at Politecnico di Milano and an Adjunct Professor in ET and Industrial Engineering at NMSU. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Economics, and Industrial Engineering, with research focused on enhancing the changeability of complex systems to extend their lifecycle. In addition, he earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, where he was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate, and a Master of Science in Political Science and intelligence studies.

Brendan leads several international research projects, focusing on the design, and development of complex and unprecedented systems (maritime and aerospace). His collaborative work includes partnerships with industry leaders such as THALES, Airbus, OHB, Fincantieri, and Navantia.

With a focus on systems engineering, Brendan has authored over 50 journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including IFIP WG5.1, INCOSE's Space Systems Group, and the MBSE Initiative Group, as well as being a member of IEEE since 2012.