Vehicular Advanced Software Technology Consortium Institute

The VAST-CI is centered in southeastern Michigan, the hub of the automotive, off-road and heavy vehicle industry. The VAST-CI concept was developed by the Department of Defense Software Technology Strategy pilots. As a result of those initiatives, the consortium’s strategic thrust “collaborative development of military and industrial software technologies for software intensive systems” was established. These goals are realized through scientifically based methodologies, model-based processes, and tools utilized to evolve code generation.

Improving software process and product development and educating our nation’s engineers will ensure the United States’ competitive advantage and leadership into the 21st century.

Collaborative Research & Training

—SAE Software technology evaluation opportunities
—Sabbatical development assignment, and training opportunities (e.g. see FAST CMM/CMMI)

FAST CMM Training
(Fast, Affordable, Smart, Training)

The FAST program is tailored to support achievement of CMM/CMMI Level 2 in 12 months and Level 3 in 18 months.

Benefits

— Accomplish significant improvement in organizational practices
— Achieve the higher levels of maturity while at the same time raising personal professional competencies
— Organizations will have accomplished professionals productive immediately, while well prepared for future challenges.

Mission

The VAST-CI assists in the evolution, development and integration of software processes, methods and technology opportunities. VAST-CI also provides an environment for cooperative funding and resource sharing to enhance the technology transfer for vehicular software product development.