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Ken Orr

Kenneth T. Orr (May 10, 1939 – June 14, 2016) was an American software engineer, executive and consultant, known for his contributions in the field of software engineering to structured analysis and the Warnier/Orr diagram.

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Known for
Warnier/Orr diagram
Occupation
Software engineer
Education
Wichita State University BA 1960, University of Chicago MA 1963
Born
(1939-05-10)May 10, 1939
Died
June 14, 2016(2016-06-14) (aged 77)
Employer(s)
State of Kansas Washington University in St. Louis The Ken Orr Institute

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Ken Orr

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Ken Orr

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Ken Orr → (1939-05-10)May 10, 1939
Died · 1
Ken Orr → June 14, 2016(2016-06-14) (aged 77)
Education · 1
Ken Orr → Wichita State University BA 1960, University of Chicago MA 1963
Employer(s) · 1
Ken Orr → State of Kansas Washington University in St. Louis The Ken Orr Institute
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Ken Orr → Warnier/Orr diagram
Occupation · 1
Ken Orr → Software engineer

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