SPIN, Chennai (Software Process Improvement Network) is a forum of Software Professionals for open exchange of software process improvement experiences and ideas. The organization serves as a source of educational, scientific and practical information for its members, other SPIN organizations, and the general software community. The SPIN Group aims to be a leadership forum for open exchange of SPI experiences and ideas, covering all aspects of how an organization improves the way it develops and maintains software and delivers software intensive services. SPIN organizes a variety of meetings, all aimed at mutual self-help for practitioners.
SPIN Chennai was formed as early as 1994 and was one of the earliest SPIN chapters in India. It has been functioning as a voluntary body of Software professionals since then. . Since its inception it has held numerous talks featuring many interesting topics on Software Process improvement featuring some outstanding personalities viz.. Dr. Watts Humphrey (SEI), Mr. Steve Masters (SEI), Mr. David Reo (European Software Institute), Mr. Terry Rout,International Office - Griffith University, Mr.Lakshmi Narayanan - COO , Cognizant Technology Solutions , Mr. Steve Shook, AIS Inc, Dr. Mark C Paulk, Scientist - Carneige Melon University, Mr. Ron Radice(STT).
