Industrial Revolutions have been significant global transformative events since the 18th century…
Ms. Hiral Dave aka Hiral (Vyas) Dave is from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is an Independent Software Consultant, Founder & CEO, HVDSOFT Pvt. Ltd. With more than two decades being in the software industry, leading and working on different phases of diverse technology projects and products, today she provides training and consultancy services to software professionals and companies in India and abroad. She serves as an active board member of iSAQB (International Software Architecture Qualification Board), Germany, thus contributing her expertise and knowledge to the field of software architecture. She is part of PMI Gujarat chapter and serves as a Vice President of the Volunteer Development Portfolio. She is also the Representative of PMI South Asia initiatives including, WEC-Women Engagement Committee, VDP-Volunteer Development Program and CXP-Chapter Xchange Program, thus contributing to the professional growth and development within the project management community. She holds a Masters in Computer Applications (MCA) and is certified professional by various international bodies – PMP by PMI, USA and CPSA-F by iSAQB, Germany. An avid learner, trainer and project strategist, she is passionate about designing, developing, and managing software that adheres to industry standard practices.
Industrial Revolutions have been significant global transformative events since the 18th century. The world has experienced four Industrial Revolutions and is now progressing toward a comprehension and integration of concepts related to the fifth revolution. Each revolution has brought technological advancements that have influenced human operations across various sectors. Since the third Industrial Revolution, the software industry has carved out a critical role within industrial domains. In the current global landscape of emerging technologies, developing countries are adopting Industry 4.0, while developed nations are advancing toward Industry 5.0, which has notably affected key aspects of the software development life cycle (SDLC). This session will cover: What are Industrial Revolutions? When have they occurred? What changes have they brought? How do they influence the SDLC, and do they indicate a need for Software Industry professionals to rethink their practices?
