STAREAST Bonus Sessions
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.
Career Challenges and Opportunities for Software Testers
Eric Patel, RapidSQA
Take a look at the trends that are affecting testers today, as well as trends — such as predicted IT labor shortages — that will affect you tomorrow. Then go beyond the trends to develop a career plan that will make you a leader in the testing industry.
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.
Survival Skills for Software Testers
Jennifer McKinney, Vettana LLC
How you exercise your power, skills, and professional behaviors can get you “voted off the island.” This presentation explains the layoff process and how managers make decisions about your future. You’ll learn ways to improve your behavior to become layoff-proof. Jennifer McKinney also delivers strategies for getting back into testing after a layoff.
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.
Testing for Globalization: Experience from IBM
Jerrold Landau, IBM Toronto Lab
In today’s global marketplace, software products must be sensitive to the linguistic and cultural expectations of users around the world. Gain an overview of the challenges of producing properly translated software, especially the testing of globalized systems.
Thursday, May 15, 5:30 p.m.
Evaluating Testing Staff Performance
Cem Kaner, Florida Institute of Technology
Test manager evaluations drive raises, determine layoffs, and highlight training needs. But simplistic approaches can sometimes tell the wrong story and do more harm than good. This presentation delivers a multidimensional, individualized approach to evaluating tester performance, along with examples of materials you can use.
Thursday, May 15, 5:30 p.m.
How to Give More Effective Presentations
Robin Goldsmith, Go Pro Management, Inc.
Looking to prop up your presentation skills? Robin Goldsmith shares his expertise in this interactive workshop that helps current and prospective conference presenters find ways to structure meaningful, effective presentations.
Thursday, May 15, 5:30 p.m.
Communicating the State of Testing: Audience Types Matter
Robert Galen, EMC
Public relations and communications skills are fundamental to testing and quality assurance functions. This sessions shows you how to prepare for the communications responsibilites that come with your role. Explore scenarios that can improve your communication effectiveness. |
