Boehm, Barry

Barry Boehm is a renowned American software engineer best known for developing the Define-and-Manage (D&M) model and the COCOMO (Constructive Cost Model), which are tools used to estimate and manage software development costs, schedules, and effort. His work has significantly advanced project management techniques in software engineering, helping organizations better plan, control, and deliver software projects efficiently. Boehm's contributions focus on improving predictability and reducing risks in software development by applying empirical data and systematic approaches.