Software Development Processes and Methodologies

Kevin Wendt is a Teaching Specialist at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where he serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) program and oversees graduate teaching assistants in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CS&E). His teaching portfolio includes a wide range of courses, from graduate-level software engineering to introductory programming for non-majors.Before his tenure at the University of Minnesota, Wendt spent six years teaching at Dunwoody College of Technology, a century-old technical institution, and worked for five years as an applications programmer at Wells Fargo & Co. His extensive experience in both academia and industry informs his approach to software engineering education, emphasizing practical applications and real-world problem-solving.On Coursera, Dr. Wendt teaches several courses that focus on software testing and quality assurance, including Black-box and White-box Testing, Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software, Introduction to Automated Analysis, Introduction to Software Testing, Software Development Processes and Methodologies, and Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium. His courses are designed to equip students with essential skills for developing high-quality software in various environments.

Praveen Mittal is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota, where he teaches project management to Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) students. With over 20 years of experience in the software industry, he has held various roles, including software engineer, principal engineer, engineering manager, product owner, and project manager. His extensive background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of software development processes and methodologies.Dr. Mittal is passionate about coaching organizations to build better software and shares his expertise through several courses on Coursera, including Agile Software Development, Lean Software Development, and Software Development Processes and Methodologies. He also offers a course in Spanish titled Desarrollo de software Agile. His teaching focuses on modern software development practices, emphasizing agile methodologies and lean principles to enhance project outcomes.