Introduction In today’s competitive market, understanding the gears of product development is crucial for delivering successful products. Each element—like requirements elicitation, configuration management, and risk management—acts as a gear in a well-oiled machine. When these gears work in harmony, teams can accelerate innovation, minimize risk, and maximize the value of their products.  This is not […]

What is Software Download Over the Air (DOTA)? Jon M Quigley Software download over the air (OTA) refers to the wireless delivery of software updates, patches, or new features directly to devices without the need for physical connections or manual intervention. This technology is widely used in smartphones, IoT devices, vehicles, and enterprise systems to […]

Effective Product Testing Execution and my thoughts on this. The outcome can be a disaster if we poorly execute an effective, well-defined process.  Below are my thoughts on this link https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-fey-78178b154_mrbrokentesting-integrationblindness-testingstrategy-activity-7345338918126432256-OWgo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM   Unit tests pass. If unit testing does not represent the real world, then it means little. Unit testing should go beyond specification limits […]

What Is Configuration Management in Manufacturing?   Configuration management (CM) is a systematic process that ensures all aspects of a product—manufacturing equipment, software, or both—remain consistent with their original specifications and intended functionality throughout their lifecycle. In manufacturing, configuration management aligns the product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with requirements, design, and operational information from […]

Jon M Quigley The genesis of this post is  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7343144597839056897/ Outsourced Testing Best Practices: Safeguarding Product Quality in 2025 We often seek out best practices for outsourced testing as if there is a silver bullet. That is not so.  Some key principles help. Outsourced testing is often criticized as a shortcut that leads to poor […]

  My thoughts on this LinkedIn post Judging a process by its outcomes in organizations, teams, and even personal projects is common. When things go awry, the immediate instinct is often to blame the process itself. However, this overlooks a crucial distinction: a well-designed process can still yield poor results if executed improperly. Consider a […]

Baja SAE Carolina Showcases the Future of Off-Road Innovation Introduction Vehicles have always required some engineering. I am glad about that, as my career in vehicle development has been mentally engaging and motivating. I have other engineering colleagues who are similarly motivated, such as my friend who owns Raptor Performance.  We have worked together on […]

Role of Project Management in Product Development Project management in product development is the backbone of innovation and market success. In today’s fast-paced industries, organizations must modernize their development processes to stay competitive, adapt to change, and deliver value quickly. Jon M. Quigley, a recognized leader with decades of experience and multiple industry awards, has […]

By Jon M. Quigley From Robert Fey’s post on LinkedIn. Response:    Delayed SOP Is Just the Tip—Systemic Blindness Runs Deep When a delayed SOP (Start of Production) surfaces, it’s tempting to blame test quality or last-minute execution. These are failure points for sure. However, it can also be uncontrolled scope changes, poor configuration, poor […]

Microsoft Project AI Integration: The New Era of Project Management Jon M. Quigley Organizations are rapidly adopting Microsoft Project AI integration to revolutionize resource planning, execution, and forecasting. With input from industry experts like Jon M. Quigley, it’s clear that the combination of artificial intelligence and data analytics is not just a passing trend—it’s reshaping […]