Watts Humphrey

Watts Humphrey was an influential figure in software engineering, known as the "father of software quality." He developed the Capability Maturity Model (CMM), a framework that helps organizations improve their process effectiveness and quality in software development. His work emphasized the importance of defined processes in achieving consistent, high-quality output. Humphrey also contributed to the establishment of software engineering as a discipline, advocating for better management practices and the implementation of best practices in software creation. His insights remain integral to modern software development and organizational improvement initiatives.