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Special Interest Group in Software Testing (SIGiST)

15th May 2018

SYDNEY

David Fuller & Leanne Howard

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Please be aware that ANZTB may be taking photos of this event for marketing and social media purposes. If you do not wish to be included in the photos please notify the photographer.Thank you.

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6:00pm ANZTB update

6:10pm Brett Rodgers

6:50pm Networking & Refreshments

7:30pm Panel Discussion

8:00pm Close

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ANZTB is a non-profit organisation and a member of the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB®).

ANZTB aims to support, improve and advance the software testing profession within Australia and New Zealand.

Australia New Zealand Testing Board

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Team ANZTBAssociate Members

• Anne Carter (Partner Program) – Adelaide

• Ronak Panchal (SIGiST Co-ordinator, Tools Admin) – Auckland

• Veronica Belcher – Brisbane

• Nathan Bligh (Tertiary Liaison) – Canberra

• Roan O’Connor – Perth

Honorary Members

• Chris Carter – Sydney

• David Hayman – Auckland

Board Members

• Ian Ross (Chair) – Christchurch

• Marie Walsh (Vice Chair , Marketing Coordinator) – Brisbane

• Graeme Mackenzie (Accreditation Chair, ISTQB Voting Representative) – Wellington

• David Fuller – Sydney (Treasurer)

• Stanley Johannes – Christchurch

• Leanne Howard (Governance Officer, Social Media) – Sydney

• Sarah Benstead (Exam Chair) –Perth

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ANZTB

SIGiSTs

Conference

Assist ISTQB international

working groups

ISTQB Partnership

Program

Training Provider

Accreditation

Support the development of

ISTQB syllabi

Create & run exams

Certification of software testers

What we offer

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SIGIST

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Auckland

Wellington

Sydney

Melbourne

Christchurch

Brisbane

PerthAdelaide

Canberra

Please speak to your facilitator if you would like to get involved.

• SIGiSTs are sponsored by ANZTB• Discuss white papers, new trends in

Testing, share information and networking

• About 30 SIGiSTs in a year• Presentations on the ANZTB website

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When: 1 June 2018Where: Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Australia

This one-day event will feature local and international testing experts, discussing the latest advances in the profession.

For more details and registration visit www.anztb.org in the coming months

ANZTB Test 2018‘Tailoring Testing for Success’

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Certification Paths

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Certification Paths

Foundation Level Certified

What Next??

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Additional Certifications Offered by ANZTB

ASTQB* Certified Mobile Tester (CMT)Digital disruption is happening now, do you have the right testing skills?

The ASTQB* Certified Mobile Tester qualification provides learning for any level of testing professional working on or intending to work in mobile projects.

You can find the ASTQB* Certified Mobile Tester syllabus and sample exam on the ANZTB website: http://anztb.org/downloads.php#ASTQB-Mobile

GTB* Certified Usability TesterDoes your product delight your customers? Do your customers find your product easy to learn and usable?

The GTB* Certified Usability Tester qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing who wishes to broaden their knowledge of usability and accessibility testing, or anyone who wishes to start a specialist career in usability testing.

You can find the GTB* Certified Usability Tester syllabus and sample exam on the ANZTB website: http://anztb.org/downloads.php#GTB-Usability

*GTB = German Testing Board*ASTQB = American Software Testing Qualifications Board

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Certified Testers

Over 16000 certified testers in Australia and New Zealand.

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eExams

ANZTB are excited to announce the launch of eExams!

in partnership with Kryterion

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ANZTB and ISTQB® Partner ProgramFor details visit: http://anztb.org/aboutus.php#PartnerProgram

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ANZTB Accredited Training Providers

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ISTQB® international working groupsANZTB participates in ISTQB® international working groups. For details visit http://www.istqb.org

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Testing & QA through the eyes of a Program DirectorBrett Rodgers Director MB Test Partners

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Outline

• Introduction

• My expectations of the testing function

• Transition to Program Director (PD) and key responsibilities

• A PD’s expectations of the testing function

• What a good testing team looks like

• Questions

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Introduction

• Who am I ?

• What credentials do I have to be speaking about this topic ?

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• Know the details

• Communicate

• Be realistic

• Articulate the current and projected position

• Understand our coverage and risk

My expectations of the testing function

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Transition to Program Director (PD) and key responsibilities

• What was I thinking?

• A different kind of pressure

The Program Director oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of an ongoing program including planning, organising, staffing, leading, and

controlling program activities.

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A PD’s expectations of the testing function

• To be well led

• Show initiative and independence

• Tell me what’s really going on

• Understand the business drivers

• Clear and accurate reporting

• Answer questions

• What haven’t I thought of?

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What a good testing team looks like

• Communication skills

• Governance and reporting

• Maintain cadence

• Drive deliverables

• What do you need to do?

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“It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than ask

for permission”

Grace Murray Hopper

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Networking and RefreshmentsWe will resume at 07:30

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Panel DiscussionDavid Fuller & Leanne Howard

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Please note that this presentation will be available tomorrow on the ANZTB website on the downloads page - http://www.anztb.org/downloads.php

If you would like to present at a future SIGiST or at any Australian or New Zealand venues, please contact your local facilitator XX ([email protected]) or our SIGiST Coordinator Ronak Panchal ([email protected]).

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