Watts S. Humphrey is not a brand, but an individual. Watts S. Humphrey was a renowned American software engineer and author who made significant contributions to the field of software engineering, particularly in the area of process improvement.
Watts S. Humphrey joined IBM in 1959 and worked there until his retirement in 1989. During his tenure, he developed a software quality program called the Cleanroom technique, which aimed to produce highly reliable software systems.
In the 1980s, he led the IBM Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and initiated the development of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM), a framework for evaluating the maturity of software development processes.
Humphrey later introduced the Personal Software Process (PSP) and Team Software Process (TSP), methodologies for individual and team-based software development.
He authored several influential books, including 'Managing the Software Process' and 'Introduction to the Personal Software Process'.
After his retirement, Humphrey continued to be active in the software engineering community, conducting training and consulting services.
Watts S. Humphrey passed away in 2010, leaving behind a significant legacy in the field of software engineering.