QSM has always been a family-owned and operated business, and we are proud of what that represents: integrity, trust, and authentic core values that define and guide our company. The result of several lifetimes of intense professional focus on superior software and systems outcomes for our clients, it is always a gratifying validation of what QSM stands for when forward-thinking organizations truly realize the immense benefits of quantitative software project estimation and control. We continue a proud and passionate legacy as a pioneer and leader in the software and systems estimation, tracking, and performance benchmarking field.Our employees are seasoned professionals, published authors, and sought-after industry speakers. They are passionate about what they do and combine creative problem solving, decades of experience, and an unparalleled ability to find the hidden story in your data - and help turn it into one of sustainable success. Executive TeamLarry Putnam, Sr.’s sons and daughter, having worked to help build and expand the QSM legacy, continue to ensure our customers profit from superior software management products and services. Douglas T. PutnamCo-Chief Executive OfficerConsulting Services Larry H. Putnam, Jr.Co-Chief Executive Officer Business Development & Customer Care Lauren Putnam ThayerCo-Chief Executive OfficerProduct Development & Operations ConsultingQSM consultants combine unparalleled software project modeling, predictive analytics, and a breadth of software estimation expertise to help executives make better and more informed business decisions, save millions of dollars, and improve software management practices.We partner with you to reduce risk and increase the success of entire software portfolios, large programs, and strategic projects.Training, Coaching & Technical SupportQSM implements a comprehensive approach to equip you with the knowledge and support you need to be proficient using SLIM tools and understand how and when to apply the right approach to solve problems. Our three-prong program includes training, coaching, and technical support.We provide personalized and comprehensive answers to your questions, along with advice on software estimation, control, and performance measurement best practices.Sales & Account ManagementQSM understands the myriad of challenges software estimators and cost analysts face every day, across software, engineering, and infrastructure disciplines, industries, and commercial and government communities. We listen to your story and work with stakeholders to design SLIM-Suite® tool and consulting solutions that equip you to meet your most pressing needs and promote continuous improvement of software lifecycle management practices.Product DevelopmentQSM continues a long history of innovative software development, regularly releasing new SLIM-Suite applications and enhancements, APIs, utilities, and QSM Industry Database and trend updates that support modern and time-tested development methodologies and technologies.We encourage customers to submit ideas and feature requests to ensure QSM products support your process, analytics, and communication needs for the way you do business. Over 93% of QSM clients are repeat customers with a very highnumber of first-time SLIM users resulting from experiencedSLIM practitioners moving from one organization to another -and subsequently advocating QM in their new position.