Karl Wiegers

Karl Wiegers has provided training and consulting services worldwide on many aspects of software engineering. He has a PhD in organic chemistry. Karl is the author of 13 books and many articles on software development, product design, project management, self-help, chemistry, and military history, plus a forensic mystery novel titled "The Reconstruction."

Karl's latest book is "Software Requirements Essentials," coauthored with Candase Hokanson. This concise book describes 20 practices every software team should perform to understand the business problem, engage the right participants, articulate effective solutions, communicate information among stakeholders, implement the right functionality in the right sequence, and adapt to change. Each practice ends with several "Next Steps" to help you begin applying its content immediately.

When not at the keyboard, Karl enjoys reading military history, wine, playing guitar, and writing and recording music. Check out his songs --if you dare -- at karlwiegers.com.