Gestão de projetos de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento (P&D) em engenharia de software: uma abordagem híbrida por meio do framework Agile Short Unified Process (ASUP)

Abstract

The evolution of software engineering, from its inception to the advent of agile methodologies, has driven new project management practices. In this context, the Agile Short Unified Process (ASUP) stands out as a hybrid framework that integrates elements of the Unified Process (UP) and Scrum to optimize the management of Research and Development (R&D) projects. This study investigated the application of ASUP in R&D projects, analyzing its adaptability and effectiveness in addressing the uncertainties inherent to this technological and innovative context. The research is exploratory, both qualitative and quantitative approaches, combining a literature review and a case study. The framework was implemented at the Virtual and Augmented Reality Research Group (GRVA) of the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), in partnership with an energy utility company, to manage a software development project. Data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire, using a Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The results indicate that ASUP enhanced the organization of activities, improved traceability of deliverables, and facilitated communication among teams, ensuring greater transparency and collaboration in project management. As part of the analysis, some adjustments were proposed, including the simplification of the ASUP diagram and the reinforcement of active stakeholder participation, leading to greater team engagement and increased project execution efficiency. Despite these advancements, challenges were identified regarding the need for continuous adaptations, highlighting the importance of future studies to expand its applicability and explore its integration with emerging technologies to further optimize its efficiency.