Paul Bassett
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Paul Bassett is an internationally respected authority on software engineering with over 35 years of academic and business experience in information technology. He advises university researchers, performs computer science accreditation visits and works with the IT profession on software engineering issues.
Paul received the prestigious Information Technology Innovation Award from the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) in 1989 for inventing Frame Technology, a process that automatically produces custom software from adaptable components (frames). He co-founded Netron Inc. in 1981 and was its SVP of Research. Prior to founding Netron, Paul taught computer science at York University in Toronto, co-founded and operated Sigmatics Computer Corporation, served as a technical consultant to computer graphics companies, and was a pioneer in real-time patient monitoring at Toronto's renowned Hospital for Sick Children.
Whether speaking on software engineering or consulting with senior managers to improve their software development processes, Paul brings professional commitment, competence and enthusiasm to his work. Paul has authored numerous publications, including Framing Software Reuse: Lessons from the Real World, which explains frame technology in accessible detail along with the many remarkable benefits it has brought to a variety of blue-chip organizations. He co-authored the IEEE's Standard P1517: Software Reuse Lifecycle Processes, and has helped many IT organizations to improve their software development practices. Known as an informative and provocative speaker, Paul has given keynote addresses around the world, and was a member of the IEEE's Distinguished Visitor Program from 1998-2001. Paul Bassett was General Chair for the 2001 Symposium on Software Reuse, held in conjunction with the International Conference on Software Engineering. Prior to that he was elected to the CIPS board of directors, and co-chaired their Certification Council.
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