4 Part 4: V-Modell Reference Roles

4.2 Roles

Description

The »System Integrator has the central role in the system realization phase. Based on the »System Implementation, Integration and Evaluation Concept, he integrates system elements into »Segments and into the »System. Analogously, he uses the »Enabling System Implementation, Integration, and Evaluation Concept to integrate the »Enabling System. In both integration cases, »External Units must possibly be taken into account.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Installing, integrating and supporting a system or enabling system,
recognizing faults arising during the integration,
coordinating the interfaces between segments,
preparing segment tests during the development phase and system tests to be demonstrated to the acquirer,
supporting and accepting external units,
supporting the preparation of training documents and user documentation,
supporting logistic activities,
supporting the construction of laboratory models and prototypes between the development and production phases,
providing the evaluation environment.

Skill profile

Knowledge of the system's structure and principle of operation,
knowledge of development, integration and installation measures,
comprehensive knowledge of the application of the system,
capability to build up on existing concepts and to familiarize himself with new ways of thinking,
capability to give constructive criticism,
capability to communicate with developers and users,
technical support of sub-suppliers.

Responsible for

External Unit, Segment, System, Enabling System

Participating in