Blueprint Model: A new Approach to Scrum Agile Methodology

Coordinating software development with teams distributed across different sites can be challenging. SIDIA is an R&D institute that is responsible for implementing innovative solutions for the Brazilian and global market through research activities and development. SIDIA has Samsung Company as a strategic partner, and part of its teams work in collaboration with Samsung Mobile division, located in Korea. Both local and remote teams have different skills including software engineering, design, and quality assurance. This report focuses on the experience at designing and deploying a new software development model called Blueprint, a model based on Scrum and Kanban agile methodologies that facilitate (i) global software development, (ii) teams and tasks allocations, and (iii) effective members communication. We also report the lessons learned from adopting the Blueprint model in the development of a project.