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Special Interest Group in Software Testing (SIGiST)
15th May 2018
SYDNEY
David Fuller & Leanne Howard
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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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Wellington
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Melbourne
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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
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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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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
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
Introduction
• Who am I ?
• What credentials do I have to be speaking about this topic ?
• Know the details
• Communicate
• Be realistic
• Articulate the current and projected position
• Understand our coverage and risk
My expectations of the testing function
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.
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?
What a good testing team looks like
• Communication skills
• Governance and reporting
• Maintain cadence
• Drive deliverables
• What do you need to do?
“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
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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