Wbs Structure
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Preliminary Planning Report
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Student
Institution
Due Date
Table of Contents
Background
Work Break Down Structure (WBS)
Conclusion
Background
ABC University is launching a campus in South Africa to offer its courses. The university plans to implement a tele-presence capability in order to cut on travel costs for the trainers when the South Africa campus becomes operational. This project report presents the work breakdown structure, project schedule and feasibility assessment of the tele-presence project. As such, it is important to outline the requirements and objectives of the project in order to ensure that all the university’s requirements are taken care of in the project from the onset of the project.
Requirements
Functional requirements
- Video Conferencing
The tele-presence system must allow users (trainers & students) to virtually communicate through video conferencing. These can be at different levels inclosing; group verses group video conferencing, individual versus individual video conferencing, and individual versus group video conferencing.
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The communication between the various class nodes should be seamless to allow simultaneous learning. The system should also have the capacity to log activities and record proceedings for evaluation and re-use purpose
- Instant messaging
The University also needs an avenue through which data and information can be sent and shared across various offices and the students. This is important in strengthening classroom learning through social interaction and discussions.
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- Collaboration
The University also looks forward to having an avenue through which student’s projects will be effectively managed through team collaboration tools to ensure success and high performance. This is important when introducing diversity in student’s group projects and consultations.
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Non-functional requirements
- The system should be first enough with transmission speed of 1GBs to allow for seamless communication
- The system should have a wide memory for storage purpose, which is to be in terms of 1000s of terabits
- The system must have quality video and audio devices to enhance presentation
- The system should elegant and easy to use User interface design
- The system’s servers must have high reliability and downtime of less than 30 minutes
Technical requirements
1. | Product infrastructure | Resource, Computers & accessories |
Display units | ||
Conference room furniture | ||
Communication accessories such as servers, networking equipment and other electronics | ||
Software | ||
2. | Project Team | A development team comprised of University’s System engineering department and company ABC |
3. | Development Environment | The resources required to set up the project’s office and working environment |
Objectives
From the requirements above, the project’s objectives will be:
- To develop 10 virtual class rooms with each supporting a set of 4 class rooms from different locations
- To set up a reliable server to host the tele-presence system (dedicated server)
- To build comprehensive network architecture to allow for effective communication of various network resources
- To develop communication tools to compliment the video conferencing tool namely; the instant messaging and collaboration tool.
Project Team
In order to develop a comprehensive Work breakdown structure and schedules, the project team must be adequately identified to suit the project. The anticipated project team for the tele-presence project is as follows;
Role | Responsibility | Skill | Experience & Education |
Vice Chancellor - (CEO) | In charge of entire University and provides the ultimate decisions on the project. | Decision-making skills | The operational Vice Chancellor (Selection is by default) |
Project Manager | Project objectives, milestones, admin policies, and time, cost, and performance constraints | Leadership, conflict resolution, communication | A minimum of 10 years working experience in as a project manager and with B.S Computer Science or Computer Engineering |
Head Of Engineering | Requirements Engineering | Systems thinking | 20 years of experience |
Chief Hardware Engineer |
| hardware design hardware system integration | At least 5 years of experience B.S Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials preferred) |
Mechanical Engineer | Implement the network infrastructure | hardware design hardware system integration | At least 2 years of experience B.S Mechanical Engineering |
Electrical Engineer | Developing and installing system electrical components | hardware design hardware system integration | At least 2 years of experience B.S Electrical Engineering |
Chief Software Engineer | Testing and evaluation of all software packages | software design | At least 5 years of programming experience B.S Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering |
Software Engineer | Develops the software and database needed for every system function | Software design | At least 2 years of experience B.S Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science |
Network Engineer | Implement the network infrastructure | Problem solving | At least 2 years of experience B.S Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science CCNA, CCNP, A+ Computer Maintenance, and Security+ certified |
Head Of Production | Oversees all system production | Systems thinking | 20 years of experience |
Deployment Manager | managing system deployment | overall system knowledge subsystem integration | At least 5 years of experience B.S Engineering |
Software Deployment | Installing all necessary software packages onto APT | Software design | At least 2 years of experience B.S Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science |
Hardware Deployment | Installing all necessary hardware parts | hardware design hardware system integration | At least 2 years of experience B.S Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering |
Head Of Finance | Oversees finances, procurement, and funding | Systems thinking | 20 years of experience |
Budgeting & Accounting Manager | Manage project budget | Resources and personnel management | At least 5 years of experience B.S Economics, Engineering, or MBA |
Payroll Accountant | Manages payroll fiscal services. | Financial tracking/managing software problem solving | 10+ years as C.P.A.(Certified Public Accountant) |
Fund Allocation Accountant | Allocates funds to project activities | Financial tracking/managing software problem solving | 10+ years as C.P.A.(Certified Public Accountant) |
Acquisition Manager | Oversees all system procurement and acquisition | Resources and personnel management | At least 5 years of experience B.S Economics, Engineering, or MBA |
Acquisition Agent | Provides necassary materials,parts and services for system design and operattion. | Financial tracking/managing software problem solving | 3 years experience B.S or B.A from accredited unniversity |
Head Of Operations and | Oversees overall operations and mantenance of APT system | Systems thinking | 20 years of experience |
Chief of Operations | Oversees day-to-day operation of APT | Systems thinking | At least 10 years experience in operations manager position |
System Monitor | Ensure normal system operation | computer systems knowledge | 2 years working experience in technical field |
Chief of Maintenance | Oversees day-to-day maintenance of APT | Systems thinking | At least 10 years experience in maintenance manager position |
Maintenance Technician | Checks the system status and perform necessary maintence and apply system updates | Mechanical problem solving | 5 years experience in maintenance or technician position |
Network Technician | Troubleshoot network issues | Problem solving | At least 2 years of experience A.S from accredited community college CCNA, CCNP, A+ Computer Maintenance, and Security+ certified |
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