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“The tutorials. I learned a lot. Will be able to bring back to the office. Gained great ideas, networked with a lot of interesting people."
Manager of SQA, Forest Laboratories, Inc. |
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“Thank you. The conference enabled me to better approach problem solving with changes and challenges in testing and management.”
Rey Castillo, Project Lead, LA Time |
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“I like hearing the experiences of other companies and how they have the same challenges we have. Also like hearing about new approaches for testing and seeing new tools at the EXPO.”
Janet Ryczaj, Software Quality Analyst, Intel Corporation |
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“STARWEST has given me great takeaways that I’ll use in normal operations in my job.”
Robert Gunter, Senior Engineer, IDEXX Architecture Team QA/QC |
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“Openness of speakers and participant’s ability to discuss things and share experience and ideas.”
Marcia Karandina, Senior Project Manager, GlobalLogic |
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“I enjoyed the diversity of speakers and the opportunity to meet them and discuss ideas. Networking with people was a plus and it was great to meet others with similar issues.”
STARWEST 2008 Delegate |
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“Good logistics. Real problems. Good speakers.”
Alejandro Perez, Test Process Owner |
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“It’s all about software testing. What’s not to like?”
Jeffrey Miller, Software Professional |
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“Amazing speakers, great content, great networking, great creative location, great energy, new invigorating ideas.”
Cristy Lucke, QA Lead, Varolii Corporation |
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“Loved it! I got everything I was looking for, testing, best practices, tools, new techniques, but mostly, validation on how our team tests! The keynote speakers were great and easily accessible. Easy to understand for new testers and people that have experience in QA.”
Myriam Bordeleau, QA Lead Coordinator, Ayuda Media Systems |
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“The pre-conference tutorials were very well presented. The conference was very organized and well run.”
Chris Gibbons, QA Engineer, MasterControl Inc. |
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“I like the interaction with speakers and group collaboration with colleagues. I like the sessions that offer tools, websites and examples of implemented processes.”
Victor Jackson, Test Manager, Siemens |
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“Fantastic! Great opportunities to network. Great fun. Great content. Opened new doors to improved Quality.”
Dana Svendsen, Quality Manager, Halliburton Digital and Consulting Solutions |
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“Great conference. Very beneficial. [liked best] the content. I have many new ideas to take home with me.”
Jason Ehley, Development Operations Manager, API software, Inc. |
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“The depth of knowledge I received from attending STARWEST is amazing for just 2 ½ days. I attended every session possible because I knew I would be missing out on some great information if I missed one event.”
John McConda, Sr. QA Consultant, Moser Consulting |
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“This is the best conference I’ve been to in four years of testing – it has renewed my enthusiasm and passion for the field.”
STAREAST 2008 Delegate |
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“My first STAR conference and it was fabulous. Wonderful to get fresh and new perspective on topics and really refreshed my attitude and confidence in my own career.”
Jen Tritch, Software Quality Analyst |
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“Excellent learning experience. Get the latest developments in a comfortable environment in one of the most pleasant locations in the world. Overall, a great experience.”
Jan J. Nathan, Text CAT Leader |
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“The contents were very applicable to my job. Opportunity to meet with other professionals in the field.”
STARWEST 2008 Delegate |
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“It’s worth coming back year after year. The topics/classes do not repeat.”
Penny Ploski, SWT Manager |
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“A lot of really great information packed into a few days. Great use of humor and comparison to other fields/industries to software testing. My first conference, I will definitely come again if I am able. Also hope other testers from my company can attend. Thanks!”
STAREAST 2008 Delegate |
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“1/2 day sessions- long enough to be very informative, but also allows for multiple in depth topics.”
Tim Sercue, QA Manager |
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“Variety of speakers – some with very different viewpoints. Great that it’s not homogenized to one view. Amazing breadth of coverage – thanks!! By the way, SQE ROCKS!!”
Jim Peak, Tester |
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“STAR was amazing and I think it covers the whole spectrum from novice to advanced users.”
David Denham, QA Engineer |
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“Rejuvenated my interest in my career.”
Melissa Cox, Group Manager |
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"Great Experience! I have gained a wealth of knowledge to bring back with me and share with test and project team"
Benjamin Justick, Test Analyst
State Farm Insurance |
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