Accelerating MBSE Adoption:

Can SysMLv2 Be the Game Changer?

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This panel discussion will explore the potential of SysMLv2 to drive the widespread adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Focusing on SysMLv2’s key advancements—enhanced usability, greater precision and expressiveness, and seamless integration—we will delve into how these features might simplify MBSE processes and address real-world engineering challenges. We will discuss the transition strategy being developed by both government and industry to enable enterprises and practitioners alike reduce the learning curve, increase efficiency, and support broader MBSE adoption across industries. Join us as we assess the role SysMLv2 could play in accelerating your organization’s transition to more efficient, model-based systems engineering practices.

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INCOSE is delighted that Dassault Systèmes has agreed

to be the 2024 ‘Calling All Systems’ series sponsor.

The series session will be held on
Wednesday, 23rd October 11:00am EDT / UTC -4

‘Accelerating MBSE Adoption:

Can SysMLv2 Be the Game Changer?'

This discussion will be recorded and made available on The INCOSE Circuit.

Our Featured Host

Daniel Siegl, Business Development at Syntevo GmbH

Daniel Siegl has been promoting, building and contributing to the standardization of model-based engineering tools since 1999. ProStep, OpenMBEE, Incose (Assistant Director for Standards) and OMG are only some of the international model-based systems engineering community organizations which profit from Daniel’s continued involvement. Daniel has been a key player at LieberLieber, the Company behind LemonTree, since 2006. He lives with his family near Vienna, Austria.

Our Featured Panelists

Chris Schreiber, Chief Engineer at Lockheed Martin Space

Chris Schreiber is a Chief Engineer for Lockheed Martin Space with responsibility over the Space Business Area’s Information Technology & Digital Enablement organization.  For the past 15 years Chris has been focused on developing and deploying Model-Based Engineering practices, training, and infrastructure.  He has led a number of Model-Based Engineering and Systems Engineering pilots, IRADs and implementations, including Systems Engineering efforts for Lockheed Martin’s Digital Tapestry Initiative.  Chris has 20+ years of experience in a variety of industries ranging from Management Consulting to Manufacturing to Aerospace.  Chris is active in a number of industry associations as a member of INCOSE and OMG, co-chairing the Model & Simulation Committee for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Systems Engineering Division, the joint OSD/INCOSE/NDIA Digital Engineering Information Exchange Working Group (DEIXWG), and works on development efforts for SysML 2.0.  He also serves as an Corporate Advisory Board member for Englewood Public Schools’ STEM initiative.

Daniel Hettema, Director of Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation (DEM&S) at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))

Daniel Hettema serves as the Director of Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation (DEM&S) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). In this role, he offers expertise to senior leaders and oversees policy, guidance, and foundational research throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) that will advance the workforce and accelerate the adoption of digital engineering (DE). Under Mr. Hettema's leadership, participation in the Community of Practice (CoP) and interactions within the Digital Engineering Body of Knowledge (DEBoK) have experienced significant growth, as evidenced by more than a thousand percent increase. Additionally, he established an annual federal government-wide knowledge exchange event dedicated to DE and drove the development of the DoDI 5000.97, Digital Engineering. Mr. Hettema focuses on equipping practitioners across the DoD with the tools, techniques, and training to empower the workforce and facilitate the successful implementation of DE. He provides experience in both industry and government supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) and Intelligence Community (IC) in addition to his work within the DoD. Mr. Hettema holds a B.S. in Systems Engineering from George Mason University, a M.S. in Space Systems Engineering from John Hopkins University, and is a certified Systems Engineering Professional by INCOSE and a level four System Modeling Language (SysML) modeler. His enthusiasm for digital engineering and modeling and simulation within the DoD is evident through his commitment to fostering ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchange.

David Long, President at Blue Holon

David has spent over 30 years helping organizations assess, adopt, and deploy methods to increase their systems engineering proficiency while simultaneously working to advance the state of the art. David founded and led Vitech where he developed innovative, industry-leading methods and software to engineer next-generation systems. He co-authored A Primer for Model-Based Systems Engineering and frequently delivers keynotes and workshops around the world.

An INCOSE Fellow and Expert Systems Engineering Professional, David was the 2014/2015 President of INCOSE. David currently serves as INCOSE’s Director for Strategic Integration and as a coach in INCOSE's Technical Leadership Institute.

Gan Wang, Vice President, Systems Engineering Ecosystem at Dassault Systems

Dr. Gan Wang is the Vice President for Systems Engineering Ecosystem at Dassault Systèmes (3DS), responsible for executing its systems engineering strategy. Gan leads 3DS’ collaboration with the systems engineering communities and represents the company in industry associations and standardization bodies.

Gan is an established leader in systems engineering with decades of experience in developing software-intensive systems. His areas of specialty include systems engineering processes, system and enterprise architecture, design reuse methodology, cost estimating and analysis, and multi-criteria decision support methods. He is a frequent author and instructor in these subject areas. Gan is an INCOSE Fellow and ESEP. He is on the board of directors at the Object Management Group.

Prior to 3DS, Gan spent many years at BAE Systems where he was a Global Engineering Fellow and served as the Chief Engineer for its Integrated Defense Solutions business area, where he supported major programs and led strategic investments in model-based systems engineering capabilities and digital transformation initiatives. He also worked for many years as a software engineer and control systems engineer developing real-time geospatial data visualization applications, man-in-the-loop flight simulation, aircrew training systems, and a virtual reality-based game system.

Sandy Friedenthal, Principal Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin

Sanford Friedenthal is an industry leader and independent consultant in model-based systems engineering (MBSE). He was formerly a Technical Fellow at Lockheed Martin, where he led the effort to enable Model- Based Systems Development (MBSD) and other advanced practices across the company. His experience includes the application of systems engineering throughout the system lifecycle from conceptual design, through development and production on a broad range of systems in aerospace and defense. Mr. Friedenthal has been a leader of the industry standards effort through the Object Management Group (OMG) and INCOSE to develop the Systems Modeling Language (OMG SysML ®) that was adopted by the OMG in 2006 and more recently co-lead the effort to develop the next generation of SysML (v2). He is co-author of ‘A Practical Guide to SysML’ and ‘Architecting Spacecraft with SysML.’

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