Software Acquisition Pathway: Ready, Set, Go!
Sei Events Software Acquisition Pathway: Ready, Set, Go!
About the Webcast
Is your program really ready to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP)? In this session from the Software Acquisition Go Bag series, we introduce the tactical guide SWP: Ready, Set, Go!
This guide provides proven techniques to assess your project’s readiness, identify shortfalls, and secure the resources, information, and support needed for successful SWP adoption.
What Will Attendees Learn?
- How to determine if your acquisition program is truly ready for SWP
- What “instilling an agile culture” actually means in practice
- How programs enter or transition into the SWP
- A key myth about SWP—explained and dispelled
Who Should Attend?
- Program Management Offices (program managers, engineers, testers)
- Users (sponsors and operators)
- Product Teams (developers and testers)
About the Speakers
Eileen Wrubel is a Technical Director at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), leading efforts in transforming software acquisition policy and practice. With over 22 years at SEI, she has advised numerous federal acquisition programs and previously worked across telecommunications, logistics, and defense sectors, including service in the Air National Guard.
Julie B. Cohen is a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at SEI with over 20 years of experience. She has supported major defense and research initiatives including radar systems, satellite programs, and acquisition pathway efforts, following a 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force.
Brigid O’Hearn is a Principal Engineer and Software Modernization Policy Lead at SEI. With 30 years of experience, she plays a key role in shaping software modernization strategy, workforce initiatives, and policy across defense programs, including leadership roles in the F-35 Joint Program Office.
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