9 June 2026 5:30PM-7:30PM
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) should accelerate development, yet many teams find that it adds significant friction and administrative overhead. In this session, Doug Rosenberg introduces Pain-Free MBSE (PFM), a practice-driven methodology designed to reduce the inefficiency and confusion often associated with digital engineering. Rather than focusing on SysML notation in isolation, this talk addresses the modeling decisions that disproportionately increase effort while delivering little engineering value.
Using a cohesive Lunar Lander case study, the presentation demonstrates how to align system models with real-world software and hardware development practices. Attendees will explore how to transition from static documentation to executable, simulation-ready architectures that provide immediate validation of design decisions using MBSE tools like Cameo Systems Modeler. The discussion will highlight lean, pragmatic approaches to structural decomposition and behavioral modeling that ensure models remain useful throughout the entire engineering lifecycle.
Key Takeaways
- Identifying and eliminating high-pain, low-value modeling practices
- Distinguishing problem-space analysis from solution-space architecture
- Designing maintainable, simulation-ready interfaces
- Integrating requirements and behavior into executable models
Bio: Doug Rosenberg is the founder of Parallel Agile, Inc. and a pioneer in the development of lean modeling practices. Throughout his career, Doug has focused on making software and systems engineering more efficient by emphasizing practical, value-driven modeling over academic complexity. He is the author of several influential books on modeling methodologies and continues to lead the development of curricula that integrate MBSE with rapid development cycles and AI-assisted engineering. His latest book, Pain-Free MBSE identifies modeling practices which disproportionately increase effort while delivering little value.