CQAA March 2012 Speaker Program: Testing and Measurement

Testing and Measurement: Transparency, Guidance and Tension
Tom Cagley

About the Topic

Testing is the means of proving that the development process has understood and built what was required. In its purist form it provides a set of proofs that validate the ‘whole’ development life cycle. Regardless of the test model used there is one overriding goal; to deliver the best product possible within the constraints the project presents. Meeting the goal of testing with yours eyes open requires a successful multi-faceted measurement program that includes measures of interaction, quality, productivity, schedules, assessments, and business measures.

Learning Objectives

• Testing and measurement are intertwined
  
• Testing measurement needs vary by project and methodology
• How to find a minimum viable measurement metrics pallet
  

About the Speaker

Tom Cagley leads David Consulting Group’s Software Process Improvement and Software Measurement Consulting Practices. He has over 20 years of experience in the software industry. Tom has held technical and managerial positions in different industries as a leader in software methods and metrics, quality assurance, and systems analysis. He is a frequent speaker at metrics, quality, and project management conferences. His areas of expertise encompass methods and metrics, quality integration, quality assurance, and the application of the SEI’s CMMI® to achieve process improvements. Tom is a past President of the International Function Point Users Group. He also is an active blogger and podcaster, hosting and editing the Software Process and Measurement Cast.

Location

JPMorgan Chase

Chase Auditorium
10 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL

Agenda

1:00-1:30 Sign-in & Networking (please do not arrive before 1:00 pm)
1:30-1:45 Welcome and CQAA Announcements
1:45-4:00 Presentation (15 minute break at 2:45)

Registration

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM.

PLEASE REGISTER BY Tuesday, March 20, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact CQAA Program Director at programs@cqaa.org.