Software Patterns, Knowledge Maps, and Domain Analysis

By:   Mohamed E. Fayad (San Jos¿ State University San Jose State University San Jose CA USA San Jose State University San Jose CA USA), Huascar A. Sanchez, Srikanth G.K. Hegde, Anshu Basia, Ashka Vakil
Imprint:   CRC Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
Weight:   860g
ISBN:   9781138033733
ISBN 10:   1138033731
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   12 October 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Mohamed E. Fayad is currently a full professor of computer engineering at San Jose State University, from 2002 to present. He was a J.D. Edwards Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, from 1999 to 2002; an associate professor at the computer science and computer engineering faculty at the University of Nevada, from 1995 to 1999; and an editor-in-chief for IEEE Computer Society Press—Computer Science and Engineering Practice Press, from 1995 to 1997. He has 15+ years of industrial experience. Dr. Fayad is an IEEE distinguished speaker, an associate editor, editorial advisor, a columnist for the Communications of the ACM (Thinking Objectively), and a columnist for the Al-Ahram newspaper (two million subscribers); he was a general chair of IEEE/Arab Computer Society International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA 2001), Beirut, Lebanon, June 26–29, 2001; he is the founder of Arab Computer Society (ACS), being its president from April 2004 to April 2007. Dr. Fayad is a known and well-recognized authority in the domain of theory and the applications of software engineering. Dr. Fayad was a guest editor on 12 theme issues: CACM’s OO Experiences, October 1995; IEEE Computer’s Managing OO Software Development Projects, September 1996; CACM’s Software Patterns, October 1996; CACM’s OO Application Frameworks, October 1997; ACM Computing Surveys—OO Application Frameworks, March 2000; IEEE Software—Software Engineering in-the-Small, September/October 2000; International Journal on Software Practice and Experiences, July 2001; IEEE Transaction on Robotics and Automation—Object-Oriented Methods for Distributed Control Architecture, October 2002; Annals of Software Engineering Journal—OO Web- Based Software Engineering, October 2002; Journal of Systems and Software, Elsevier, Software Architectures and Mobility, July 2010; and Pattern Languages: Addressing the Challenges, Wiley Software: Practice and Experience, March–April 2012. Dr. Fayad has published more than 218 high-quality papers, which include profound and well-cited reports (more than 50) in reputed journals, 84 articles in refereed conferences, more than 20 well-received and cited journal columns, 16 blogged columns; 12 well-cited theme issues in prestigious journals and flagship magazines; 24 different workshops in respected conferences; and over 125 tutorials, seminars, and short presentations in 30+ different countries, such as Hong Kong (3 times), Canada (12 times), Bahrain (2 times), Saudi Arabia (4 times), Egypt (30 times), Lebanon (2 times), UAE (2 times), Qatar (2 times), Portugal (2 times), Finland (2 times), United Kingdom (3 times), Holland (3 times), Germany (4 times), Mexico (1 time), Argentina (3 times), Chile (1 time), Peru (1 time), Spain (1 time), and Brazil (1 time). Dr. Fayad is founder of seven online journals, NASA Red Team Review of QRAS and NSF-USA Research Delegations’ Workshops to Argentina and Chile, and four authoritative books, of which three are translated into different languages, such as Chinese; over five books are currently in progress. Dr. Fayad is filing for eight valuable and innovative patents and has developed over 800 stable software patterns. Dr. Fayad received an MS and a PhD in computer science from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis. His research title was OO Software Engineering: Problems and Perspectives. He is the lead author of several classic works: Transition to OO Software Development, August 1998; Building Application Frameworks, September 1999; Implementing Application Frameworks, September 1999; Domain-Specific Application Frameworks, October 1999. Dr. Fayad’s books in progress include Stable Analysis Patterns, Stable Design Patterns, Unified Software Architectures, Service and Production Engines, Moviemaking: UML and Knowledge Map in Action, UML in Action, Unified Software Engine, and Knowledge Map: True Domain Analysis Approach. Huascar A. Sanchez is a PhD candidate in the University of California Santa Cruz’s Computer Science Department. His research interest includes software engineering, specifically source code curation, an approach to discovering, cleaning, and refining online code snippets upon which to build programs. Sanchez has an MS in software engineering from San Jose State University. Srikanth G. K. Hegde is a professional Internet security consultant and a freelance writer with a master’s degree to his credit. His areas of interest include Internet security, networking, social media marketing, antivirus software, adware, spyware removal and its management, Internet safety, network security policy, and broadband and Internet/security protocols. In addition, his domains of interest also include preparing articles, white papers, and status reports on diverse industries, businesses, global events, finance, and business management. Furthermore, he has published numerous articles on software patterns (analysis and design), pattern development, patterns composition, and knowledge maps, in association with Dr. Prof. M. E. Fayad. Srikanth is also an experienced freelance writer with more than 15 years of experience in writing books, articles, columns, critiques, and various other e-publications. Anshu Basia is a software engineer with extensive experience and management skills. Her specialization includes analyzing, designing, and developing complex enterprise solutions in agile environments. Anshu is highly proficient in Java, Spring, Struts, HTML, JavaScript, Rest Web services, SQL, and a multitude of other technologies used in modern applications. Currently, Anshu works for Quisk, a global technology company that partners with financial institutions and others to digitize cash and provide safe, simple, and secure financial services and cashless transactions for anyone with a mobile phone number. Prior to joining Quisk, Anshu worked as a software engineer at A2Z (subsidiary of Amazon.com) now known as Amazon Music. Anshu completed her second master’s in software engineering with focus on enterprise software technologies from San Jose State University, graduating with highest honors. Anshu’s first master’s degree is in computer applications from Banasthali Vidyapith, India. Ashka Vakil is an accomplished software engineer who specializes in building highly complex enterprise applications. Ashka has 8+ years of extensive experience in architecture, design, and agile development. Ashka is an expert in mobile application and cloud application development. Ashka is highly proficient in Java, HTML, JavaScript, web services, SQL, and a multitude of other technologies used in modern web applications. Currently, Ashka works for SAP, a German multinational software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. As a senior software engineer, she is responsible for building custom enterprise-grade mobile applications for SAP customers. Prior to joining SAP, Ashka worked as a software engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, the largest India-based IT services company. Ashka holds a master’s degree in software engineering with focus on enterprise software technologies from San Jose State University, graduating with highest honors.