Peter P. Lupo

Head of Software Engineering with over 20 years of experience with different software contexts (customized software, products, and SAAS) with a strong understanding and hands-on experience in various software development roles such as Requirements Engineer, QA, Scrum Master, Developer, Architect, and Customer Support Agent.

Engineering leader with over 13 years of experience managing single and multiple teams,  globally distributed, in start-ups, small (6 people) to large (more than 17K people) organizations in the private and public sectors.

M.Sc in Software Engineering (focused on Software Process and Product Quality), Specialization in Project Management (University of California, Irvine), Sun Certified Java Associate, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified ScrumMaster, and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, ISTQB Certified Tester.

Experience with various development processes, including RUP and Agile methodologies such as Scrum and XP.

Experience in software process improvement (SPI) initiatives based on capability maturity models such as CMMI, international engineering standards, and SWEBoK.

Experience passing audits, auditing, and preparing organizations for audits in different models/standards.

Application of software measurement and statistical analysis to understand software process performance allied to the technical background necessary to investigate the cause of process issues, and knowledge to employ scientific approaches to research solutions that meet organizational and development teams’ goals, promoting changes that ultimately lead to more quality and enhanced performance.

Experience with scientific research, with papers published in international congresses and journals.

I have also worked as an independent consultant developing software, guiding improvements to the development process performance (e.g., increased productivity, lower costs), and providing training to private organizations and universities.