Back in 2010, Matt Heusser took some time to talk with Gerald (Jerry) Weinberg. Listen in as Matt chats with Jerry about software and testing from the Project Mercury (1958-1963) all the way to modern times. Jerry provides his insight into testing through his many publications, Jerry and Matt chat about a few of those. Take a listen.
Welcome to another episode of STP Radio. In this episode, Mike Lyles chat with a couple of speakers from STPCon and the organizers of DC Agile Software Testing Group or DCAST (Meet-Up group based in the DC Metro area). Peter Kim and Cynthia Wu chat with Mike about how each of them got into testing and where their careers are today. Interested in Selenium? Learn how turning the page can help you get more robust coverage with your Automation! Learn More at www.STPCon.com...
Returning host Mark Tomlinson (@markontask) and Paul Grizzaffi chat about testing automation and taking the responsibility to only apply it when appropriate. Also, gain a better understanding about the importance of the "language of testing"... Listen to this episode as Paul provides a little insight into his Keynote at the upcoming STPCon in the DC Metro Area (Sept. 25-29). Learn more about Paul's sessions and the conference at: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/paul-grizzaffi/ https://responsible...
Today Mike Lyles, STPCon Spring 2017 Conference host, chats with the guys from Sauce Labs about where they have been and where they are going in the industry. Listen in to hear a little about the upcoming "SauceCon" in San Francisco and find out more about Leo Laskin's workshop; Selenium – Advanced Best Practices – Hands On. Learn More about Leo's Workshop: http://www.stpcon.com/sessions/workshop-selenium-advanced-best-practices-hands-on/...
Well this STP Radio episode is packed with testing pros! Take a few minutes and hear from the Keynote Panel from the upcoming STPCon in Phoenix, AZ March 14-17. This panel is the third in what is titled: Test (R)evolution III – An Expert Panel on Software Testing. Mike Lyles chats with Amber Race, Eric Proegler and Henrik Andersson about their expectations for the panel and other sessions and workshops that they will lead at the conference this Spring. Tune in, turn it up and enjoy! Learn more a...
This STP Radio episode features Jess Lancaster, QA Practice Manager at TechSmith, the makers of Snagit, Camtasia, and other visual communication software applications. Mike Lyles takes some time to find out about Jess’ thoughts on Paired Testing. Jess also tells us how he designed session “40+ of the Best, Free Testing Tools in 60 minutes”. Jess also tells us what he is looking forward to most at the upcoming STPCon in Phoenix, March 14-17. Listen Now! Learn More about Jess: http://www.stpcon.co...
Today on STP Radio we have a true veteran of the software testing industry, Hans Buwalda. A California transplant from his native home, the Netherlands, Hans is a frequent international speaker and co-author of Integrated Test Design and Automation ( http://amzn.to/2m7TvxW) . Mike Lyles learns how the role of test design and a modularized keyword-driven approach can help with automation. Join us for this episode, listen now! Learn More about Hans: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/hans-buwalda/...
Time for another great STP Radio... Today our host, Smita Mishra chats with two testing professionals that are leading both workshops and sessions at STPCon this March in Phoenix. Anand Bagmar, a hands-on and result-oriented Software Quality Evangelist with 20+ years in the IT field, tells us why "just understanding the performance of the product is not sufficient." He explains his message he hopes to convey during STPCon. Smita also chats with Curtis Stuehrenberg, who has spent nearly two decad...
Damian started testing software – on purpose and for money – in 1993. Since then, he has helped “build better software and build software better” using various methods and tools in numerous roles at many companies in diverse industries. Damian also enjoys performing improv comedy... How can that help you be a better tester? Listen to STP Radio host Smita Mishra chat with Damian and find out... Learn More: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/damian-synadinos/...
Connor Roberts is a Quality Manager with over 11+ years of testing experience. From building integration software to security testing and web services and test team management, his varied background has provided insight into multiple contexts and perspectives to aid in the build out of high-value artifacts and other material for testers. Smita Mishra chats with Connor about his upcoming workshop at STPCon in Phoenix this March. Listen in and learn more about The Future of Risk-Based Test Charter...
In this STP Radio episode, Mike Lyles takes some time to talk with Anne Hungate – President, Daring Systems. Anne has more than twenty years of IT experience in major companies and consulting firms. Experimenting with both engineering practices and organizational design. Anne and Mike chat about quality in the digital age and how QA has a new role and value in testing. Listen Now! Learn More about Anne: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/anne-hungate/...
Yet another great STP Radio episode with Mike Lyles! Mike talks with Angie Jones - Consulting Automation Engineer at LexisNexis and Paul Merrill - Principle Software Engineer in Test and Founder of Beaufort Fairmont about "The Dominoes of Automation," Angie and Paul's workshop at STPCon. Also learn more about the other session that both Angie and Paul are presenting at STPCon this Spring in Phoenix, AZ. Learn More about Angie: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/angie-jones/ Learn More about Paul: ht...
In this episode, Mike Lyles talks with Rajesh Mathur, International speaker, blogger, writer, and Head of Testing at an Australian federal regulatory agency all the way down under in Melbourne, Australia. Mike and Rajesh discuss not only how human skills are just as important as technical skills in testing, but how your team can earn respect among your clients and stakeholders. Listen Now! Learn More about Rajesh: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/rajesh-mathur/...
In this episode of STP Radio, Mike Lyles talks with Christin Wiedemann – CEO & Chief Scientist, PQA Testing about her "Speaker Trifecta" at STPCon in Phoenix, AZ - March 14-17, 2017. Listen in as Mike and Christin talk about the future of testing, building knowledge and how to keep it, juggling at the south pole and promoting diversity on your test team through inclusive leadership. Learn More about Christin Wiedemann: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/christin-wiedemann/...
This episode is a real treat! Mike Lyles spends time with Nancy Kelln, a test manager with 16 years of diverse IT experience. Nancy and Mike discuss how to implement Exploratory Testing into your organization and what's behind the name of her session "What the Hell Kind of Testing Is That?" Learn More about Nancy Kelln: http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/nancy-kelln/
Today on STP Radio Mike Lyles chats with Michael Hackett, Senior VP at LogiGear about his upcoming session and workshops at #STPCon in Phoenix, AZ - March 14-17, 2017. Listen in as Mike and Michael touch on DevOps, test case design, offshore teams and the new face of quality in testing. Learn More about STPCon: http://www.STPCon.com
This special episode of STP Radio was recorded during the Fall 2016 Meet & Greet Reception in Dallas Texas. Mike Lyles spoke with several attendees to get their perspective on the workshops that they attended and what they are looking forward to as the show progresses. Find out more about STPCon by visiting www.STPCon.com
Today on STP Radio, Mike Lyles interviews Agile Coach Pradeepa Narayanaswamy about her workshop and session at the up-coming STPCon in Phoenix, AZ, March 14-17. Learn the key factors to a successful agile project and how paired testing can make your organization more effective and efficient. http://www.STPCon.com/
We have a special treat for you on STP Radio today. Damian Synadinos turns the table on Mike Lyles (normal STP Radio host) and interviews him about his STPCon session, workshop and Keynote coming up in Dallas, TX September 19-22. Damian and Mike chat about the 80’s and the piano and how Mike is able to correlate and compare these to testing and his career over the last 20 years. Also, listen in to hear about Mike’s top sessions that he plans on attending during STPCon. Learn More: http://www.STP...
Richard Bradshaw a.k.a. the @FriendlyTester and the creator of Whiteboard Testing, took some time to chat with Smita Mishra and Paul Grizzaffi. They discuss Richard's upcoming workshops and sessions at STPCon starting on September 19th in Dallas, TX. Find out how Legos can help you write better automation test scripts and the importance of using proxies in mobile testing. Listen to this episode now! Learn More: www.STPCon.com/stp-radio-the-friendlytester/...
The always entertaining Eric Proegler, Mark Tomlinson, James Pulley chat with Smita Mishra on another STP Radio episode. Listen in and find out how infuriating Mark's performance puzzler workshop will be, how to interpret performance results with Eric, and how James' workshop will enable you to look at the "application exhaust" to expose defects. There is so much more to this episode - listen now! Don't forget, time is getting short for you to be able to attend STPCon in Dallas this September 19...
It's that time again. Time for our STP Radio host, Mike Lyles, to have a conversation with more of our STPCon speakers. Today, Mike chats with one of our Keynote Speakers, Leo Laskin of Sauce Labs. He also finds out more about Kevin Berg's sessions and the newest workshop just added to the Dallas STPCon program - Selenium – Advanced Best Practices – Hands On! This episode is packed with details about the program and includes other guests as well. Give it a listen and then see what else STPCon ha...
Welcome to another episode of STP Radio. Today, Smita Mishra talks with our opening keynote speaker, Mikko Hypponen - Chief Research Officer at F-Secure. Smita and Mikko chat about his Keynote address; State of the Net at the upcoming STPCon in Dallas - September 19-22. Find out how people believe that security and privacy are so important, yet seem to care little about their personal information being sold and used across the web. Mikko provides examples how F-Secure has tested this across the ...
In this episode of STP Radio Mike Lyles chats with Amber Race about her session at the upcoming STPCon in Dallas - September 19-22. Amber also reveals how the back end of games are tested at her company Big Fish Games, and the one thing Japanese drums and testing have in common. See this #STPCon Session: http://www.stpcon.com/?p=2383
Listen in as Mike Lyles and Smita Mishra chat with the Keynote Panel from the upcoming STPCon in Dallas - September 19-22, 2016. Paul Grizzaffi, Melissa Tondi, and Mary Thorn share insider information about their sessions and what they are looking forward to most about STPCon. Look for tweets from these speakers that may include valuable discount codes to the conference! Find out more by visiting www.STPCon.com
In this episode of STP Radio, Mike Lyles takes a moment to chat with the well-known testing celebrity and STP Test Luminary Award recipient James Bach. Mike and James discuss how James began in testing and the testing industry today. They also chat about the up-coming Rapid Software Testing class in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 9-11. Check it out! If you are interested in attending this class we are offering 15% off if you register by April 20th. Use Promo Code: RADIO. Thanks for tuning in! Le...
Today both Greg Sypolt & Ashley Hunsberger take a moment to chat with Mike Lyles about their Hands-On Workshop, BDD & Cucumber Test Automation. This workshop is taking place April 5th at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel for this Spring's #STPCon. Listen is as they also discuss test Automation in general and share other insights that they have learned over their impressive careers in Software Testing, Quality Engineering and Team Leadership. If you like what you hear, there are only...
Both Bob Galen and Mary Thorn are well known in the testing world as strong leaders in agile testing methodologies. We are excited to have them co-present two workshops at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel starting on April 4th. Agile Test Team Leadership – From Concepts to Delivery will give you a firm grasp of successful agile leadership practices. In the Agile Testing – Practices That Deliver the Most Value workshop you will explore the tools, techniques, and mindset you have to bring to...
Karen N. Johnson has worked as a software test consultant for several years. While focused on software testing and predominantly working with the testers throughout an organization, Karen helps teams and organizations improve quality overall. Her professional activities include speaking at conferences both in the US and internationally. STPCon is very lucky and excited to have Karen as our opening Keynote this Spring at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel on April 6th at 9am. Take a few momen...
Welcome to yet another episode of STP Radio. In this episode Smita Mishra chats with Paul Grizzaffi, Automation Program Architect and Manager for Revenue Cycle Technology at MedAssets, a healthcare performance improvement company. In Paul’s spare time he works with STP to vet automation sessions for STPCon. Paul is also one of our session leaders this Spring with his session “I’m Hunting Sasquatch – Finding Intermittent Issues Using Periodic Automation”. Paul also is leading the “Automation Chal...
