The Testing & Quality Leadership Summit - Getting a Fresh Perspective  October 9, 2009 With the challenges that many companies face in 2009, managing testing and quality is not enough. We need leaders—software executives, test managers, IT directors, CIOs—to find innovative ways to improve quality while, at the same time, keeping costs in check. The Testing & Quality Leadership Summit is a new opportunity for software managers and executives to share ideas and gain new perspectives on today’s software testing issues. Join senior leaders from the industry who have embraced change and are helping their organizations navigate through these turbulent times. The Software Testing & Quality Leadership Summit provides the perfect opportunity for you to: • Meet and network with your peers • Join in a "think tank" discussion on test leadership issues • Participate in insightful and informative sessions focusing on testing and quality solutions • Interact in a panel discussion where senior test experts weigh in on your biggest challenges Who Should Attend? Testing, software, and IT leaders who are looking for innovative ways to lead their organizations toward better software quality and improved testing productivity. Whether you are experienced in managing software testing and QA or new to the field, the Testing & Quality Leadership Summit offers you a unique opportunity to start or to continue your work toward being a great test leader

Leadership Summit Speakers

	Marc René is currently a business Director at MetLife Auto and Home. Marc's experience with software quality assurance, testing, software engineering, process improvement, and customer support spans more than twenty years. Marc has experience in the defense, process control for manufacturing and production, gaming, and insurance industries. In addition, he has published articles in The Journal of Software Testing Professionals, Software Quality Professional, Better Software magazine, and other industry trade journals. Marc has spoken multiple times at the STAREAST Conference as well as for many other quality, testing, and project management groups. Marc is also an adjunct professor of computer science at Rhode Island College.
	Summit Session - Maximizing the Value of Testing to the Business Friday October 9, 2009 7:45 a.m.

	Tom Wissink has worked in software development, software configuration management, integration and test, and different levels of software management for more than thirty years. As a Lockheed Martin Fellow, he is responsible for identifying and incorporating integration and test best practices throughout Lockheed Martin. co-chair of the National Defense Industry Association’s Developmental Test & Evaluation Committee, Tom has helped influence legislation and policy changes to improve software testing in US Government acquisition and program execution.
	Summit Session - Changing the Software Test Culture: Step-by-Step Friday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.

	Jeffery Payne is CEO and founder of Coveros, Inc., where he has led the startup and growth of the company. Prior to Coveros, Jeff was Chairman of the Board, CEO, and co-founder of Cigital, Inc. Under his direction, Cigital became a leader in software security and software quality solutions, helping clients mitigate the business risks associated with failed software. Jeff is a recognized software expert and speaks to companies nationwide about the business risks of software failure. He has been a keynote and featured speaker at business technology conferences and frequently testifies before Congress on issues of national importance, including intellectual property rights, cyber terrorism, and software quality.
	Summit Session - The ROI of Testing and Quality: A Business Executive’s View October 9, 2009 12:45 p.m.

	Joachim Herschmann is director of product management responsible for the Silk line of testing products, which became part of the ASQ/Testing Division of Micro Focus through the acquisition of Borland Software. At Borland, Joachim was in charge of product management for Borland's Lifecycle Quality Management (LQM) suite of products. Previous roles at Borland included solutions marketing manager LQM for the EMEA region. Joachim came to Borland in April 2006 through the acquisition of Segue, a leading testing solution provider. While at Segue, Joachim spent several years as technical account manager and technical consultant in the area of software testing and quality assurance. Joachim has more than 16 years of IT-business experience-more than half in the consulting and testing business.
	Summit Session - The Future of Testing - How Testing and Technology Will Change October 9, 2009 1:45 p.m.