(Voted best presentation by attendees of the 1997 QAI Conference in Orlando)
Formal testing methodologies dramatically increase the effectiveness of the testing process. Unfortunately, "testers" are often former business users or developers with little knowledge of, or experience in, structured testing. The business need is to train them in structured testing methodologies What will be covered?
A Certified Quality Analyst and Microsoft Certified Professional, Stuart's work for Interim Technology focuses on training employees and clients in Interim's testing methodology as well as planning and leading testing efforts. He has trained users, developers, testers, project managers, business analysts and business managers in testing. In addition to training Stuart has led, planned or worked as a tester on a variety of software projects. In his pre-Information Systems career, Stuart was a professional actor. He is a graduate of the Pacific conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, CA. He also graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in history from U of California, Berkeley. He also plays blues harp at open mic nights at clubs locally.
Following our main presentation, you are invited to join the meeting of TCQAA’s special interest group (SIG). They will meet for about an hour, starting shortly after the general program. This meeting may be held in small conference room, adjacent to the main meeting.