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StepUp Solutions' team has over 25 years of hands-on experience guiding organizations in planning, developing, and implementing a practical approach to process improvement. We are dedicated to providing outstanding service to all types and sizes of organizations, at all stages of process maturity. Our client base is largely comprised of repeat customers, who frequently refer us to their partners and suppliers.
Diane McDonald, principal of StepUp Solutions, is a trained and experienced SEI-certified SCAMPI Lead Appraiser and Introduction to CMMI for Development instructor. She has also supported many large and small companies in defining, improving, and institutionalizing CMMI-based product development processes related to the following categories: engineering, project management, organizational (e.g., training, engineering process group), and support (e.g., CM, quality assurance, measurement and analysis). Diane has active security clearances and is able to support appraisals in classified environments.
Steve McDonald has extensive experience in defining, improving, integrating, and institutionalizing Business Process Management Systems (BPMS). His areas of specialization include systems and hardware engineering process improvement, functional hardware management, and support to critical business winning activities (e.g., proposals). He also has an in-depth knowledge of the CMMI and has served as a appraisal team member on many SCAMPIs.
Please click on Credentials (on the left) to view their resumes, including security clearance information.