City of Los AngelesPersonnel Department

Mobile Application

Team 02FCR ARB

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Team Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths• Operational: Enthusiastic• Technical: Savvy to new technology

Weaknesses• Operational: Schedules, communication• Technical: Process is new, yet improving

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Operational Concept Description

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System Purpose

Mobile application that provides❖ Critical information to applicants interested in

employment opportunities with City of LA ❖ Allow users to subscribe to a specific job ❖ The system will send notification via email

and/or text message for reminding when that position open

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Shared Vision

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Benefit chain

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Proposed System - Business Workflow

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Proposed System - System Boundary

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Capability GoalsCapability Goals Priority Level

OC-1 All jobs search: user can search for any job available in City of LA using keyword or job ID for subscription and further notification

Must have

OC-2 Open job listing: user can see all the City of LA’s current open jobs Must have

OC-3 Job subscription: user can subscribe for a job to receive notification when the subscribed position open

Must have

OC-4 Subscription options: user can choose to receive notification via email, text message, or both

Must have

OC-5 Notification sending: the system will send notification to users when the position he subscribed open

Must have

OC-6 Category subscription: user can subscribe for every job in a category by subscribing to the category

Could have

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GoalsLevel of Service Goal

LOS-1 Server down time: The downtime of the system cannot be longer than 2 hours a dayPriority level : Must have Win Condition : WC_2386

Organizational GoalsOG-1: Increased City of LA job position awarenessOG-2: Increased ease of access to the City of LA job informationOG-3: Increased number of qualified candidates who apply for open positionsOG-4: Increased Personnel department Selection division’s productivityOG-5: Decreased time spent for finding the qualified candidate for a position

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Prototype

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Prototype

1. RSS feed parser- Java application that reads the RSS feeds from LA city website and display the job details.

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Prototype

2. Database connectivity- Java application that connects to database via JDBC and fires queries- DB2 Express

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Prototype

3. Send Notification- Java application to send email notification- Google SMTP server via SSL

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Prototype

4. Integration- Java EE web application- GUI built using html + JSP- Server side processing using servlets- Deployed on Apache Tomcat server

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Demo

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REQUIREMENTS

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Agreed Win Condition

WC_2377: The system shall get jobs from neogov via rss feed which will trigger notifications (current open positions) and send via email and/or text

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Agreed Win Condition

Win Condition (WC_2374):as a job-seeker I can search for all jobs in LA, using the keywords and job codes

Win Condition (WC_2378):as a job-seeker i can search for all open positions or job classifications available in the city of LA, using categories as a filter. Since website is already using categories

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Agreed Win Conditions

Win Condition (WC_2383):as a job-seeker, i can create a user profile (email,phone number) to save on device for subscription purposes

Win Condition (WC_2381):as a job-seeker i can click on a url for current opening and navigate to the application form website

Win Condition (WC_2373):as a job-seeker i can specify which kind of notification I receive

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Agreed Win Conditions

Win Condition (WC_2379):as a job-seeker, when i open the app i will see and use three buttons: search for all jobs, view current jobs and create user profile

Win Condition (WC_2380):as a job-seeker, i can view details of current job openings i find interesting

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System and Software Architecture Description

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Logical OverviewMobile App

• User Interface• Saving user profile• Provide encryption for details

Works on: Android, iPhoneBuild using: PhoneGap (HTML, CSS, AJAX)Interacts with: Server code

Server Side

• Requesting RSS feed and parsing it• Saving user profile and subscriptions

requested• Performing searches (both open and

available jobs)• Searching if notifications need to be

sent and triggering the notification if needed

Works on: application serverBuild using: Java SE, Java EEInteracts with: Mobile code, database server, LAPD email server to send mail, neogov RSS feed, SMS Gateway

Database

• Job listings (already exists)• Jobs open (from RSS feed)• User profile (contact details and

subscriptions requested)

Works on: database serverLanguage; SQLInteracts with: server code

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Physical Overview

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System Context Diagram

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Use Case Diagram

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Artifacts and Information Diagram

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Status of NDI

PhoneGapOpen source framework to create mobile apps using standardized web APIs

Used for creating a single app which will be deployable on iOS and Android

Status: Analysing feasibility of PhoneGap

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Life Cycle Plan

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Life Cycle StrategyCurrent Status

· The Current Status of the LCP in the valuation phase for developing the FC package will include all the tools and methods and also approx resource estimates.

Assumptions· The duration of the project is 2 semesters, which are 12 weeks in Fall 2013 and 12 weeks in Spring 2014.· There are seven people working on the project including one DEN student.· Client and Team member meetings.· Roles and Responsibilities

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Tools for Monitoring Project Progress

Tools and Methods:WinbookGoogle Drive and GithubBugzilla

Team review meetingsWinWin Negotiations

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Foundations PhaseDuration: 10/21/2013 – 12/2/2013 Concept: In this phase, the feasibility of each requirement (Win condition) is determined and development starts with, usually, the most feasible and required conditions.

Deliverables: Draft DC Package, DC Package.Milestone: Development Commitment Review.Strategy: One Incremental Commitment Cycle

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Foundation Phase

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Roles and responsibilities of Key Stake Holders

TEAM MEMBER ROLE TEAM MEMBER ROLE

Shreya Kamani Project Manager , Life Cycle Planner

Travis Jones Feasibility Evidence

Anushree Sridhar Software Architect, Prototyper

Divya Reddy Requirements Engineer

Abhishek Trigunayat Prototyper William Everton IIV and V, Quality Focal Point

Pattra Thongaprasert Operational Concept Engineer, Life Cycle Planner

Leo Reyes CLient

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Project Plan for 577a

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Resources and COINCOMOOur current resources:

- Estimated CSCI577a/b Effort : 7 team members at 8 hrs./week

-Total estimated effort:6.50PM

- Project duration: 24weeks

- Component modules in the development project:

RSS parser - Notification

Search Module

UI module

- Primary Programming language used: JAVA

- Database : DB2

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COINCOMO ESTIMATES

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Feasibility Evidence Description

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PERSONNEL COSTS

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HARDWARE/SOFTWARE COSTS

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BENEFIT ANALYSIS

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ROI

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DESIGN PROCESS

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NDI/NCS ANALYSIS

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LOS FEASIBILITY

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RISK MANAGEMENT

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RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE - MICHAEL

Basic Demographic: Age: 21Occupation: N/AHometown: San Diego, CAMarital Status: Single

Attributes-Anxious-Avid app user-Outgoing

DescriptionMichael is a recent college graduate from California State University at Los Angeles looking for his first job in the accounting field. User ScenarioWhile looking for job search applications in his phone’s app store, Michael comes across the LA Personnel Department application. Upon downloading the app, he first checks currently open positions, and then proceeds to subscribe to jobs in his field.

Goals & Aspirations-To successfully start his career

Information Sources-Social Media-Local Television-Magazines

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CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE - ROCHELLE

Basic Demographic: Age: 31Occupation: Water Utility SupervisorHometown: Phoenix, ArizonaMarital Status: Single

Attributes-Experienced-Knowledgeable of website

DescriptionRochelle is an adult woman currently working for the city but looking for advancement opportunities.

User ScenarioKnowing either specific job titles or codes, she will use the app to primarily receive notifications for specific job openings.

Goals & Aspirations-To achieve a higher position

Information Sources-Cable News Networks-Primetime TV-Books

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - AMBERBasic Demographic: Age: 18Occupation: N/AHometown: Los Angeles,CAMarital Status: Single

Attributes-Novice to workforce-Possesses basic skills

DescriptionAmber is a recent high school graduate looking to enter the workforce immediately following graduation. She is looking for an entry level position at a local office.User ScenarioWhile looking for job search applications in her phone’s app store, Amber comes across the LA Personnel Department application. Upon downloading the app, she first checks currently open positions, and then proceeds to subscribe to jobs that fit her needs.

Goals & Aspirations-To acquire entry level position that satisfies current monetary needs

Information Sources-Social Media-Primetime TV-Friends

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SEASONED PROFESSIONAL- JIMBasic Demographic: Age: 40Occupation: Airport Environmental ManagerHometown: Philadelphia, PA Marital Status: Married

Attributes-Experienced -Possesses all skills required for sought position-Confident in abilities

DescriptionJim is a professional whose family is moving to the LA area for personal reasons and is looking for employment in his field.User ScenarioWhile looking for job search applications that specifically cater to the LA area, Jim discovers the Personnel Department app, which he uses to first check open positions and then proceeds to subscribe to jobs he finds using the search function.

Goals & Aspirations-To acquire position similar to current one that can support his family’s needsInformation Sources-News networks-Local Stations-Books

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YOUNG ADULT - CARRIEBasic Demographic: Age: 26Occupation: AuditorHometown: Portland, Oregon Marital Status: Single

Attributes-Experienced -Possesses all skills required for sought position-Confident in abilities

DescriptionCarrie is a professional in her field who has recently left her previous employer for personal reasons. She is now looking for similar work opportunities within the city.User ScenarioWhile looking for job search applications that specifically cater to the LA area, Carrie discovers the Personnel Department app, which she uses to first check open positions and then proceeds to subscribe to jobs she finds using the search function.

Goals & Aspirations-To acquire position similar to one previously held that will allow to maintain established lifestyle.Information Sources-News networks-Local Stations-Books

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Quality Management Plan

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Traceability MatrixCapability Goal Requirements Use Cases

OC-1: All Jobs Search WC-2378 UC03: Search all jobsUC04: View job descriptions

OC-2: Open Job Listing WC-2380WC-2381

UC02: View open jobsUC04: View job descriptions

OC-3: Job Subscription WC-2566 UC05: Subscribe for notifications

OC-4: Subscription Options WC-2373 UC05: Subscribe for notifications

OC-5: Notification Sending WC-2377 UC06: Notifications for job openings

OC-6: Category SubscriptionWC-2378

UC03: Search all jobsUC05: Subscribe for notifications

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Quality Management Strategy

• IIV&V reviews all Bugzilla tasks on a weekly basis

• Report is emailed to the team and uploaded to the team website

• Central repository to be used for source and configuration management

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Defect Identification Reviews

• Documents are reviewed by IIV&V prior to closing a task

• Mostly task tracking, but will become bug tracking by Spring 2014 semester

• Currently:• 4 CONFIRMED• 3 IN_PROGRESS• 11 RESOLVED

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