QW2002 Paper 9T1 Mr. Ed Adams (VeriTest) Virtual Test Management: Rapid Testing Over Multiple Time Zones

Key Points

• The challenges of managing multiple test sites
• 5 steps to successful virtual test management
• Mistakes to avoid/lessons

Presentation Abstract

With the ever-changing challenges of testing, here comes the latest one: managing multiple test locations. More and more companies are spreading testing organizations throughout the country and the world. Based on real-life experiences of the speakers, learn the mistakes to avoid and lessons learned in managing multiple sites. Discover how the Virtual Test Manager can manage a dispersed test organization without having to always be physically present.

About the Author

As VeriTest's Vice President of Marketing, Worlwide Testing Services, Ed is responsible for evangelizing VeriTest's capabilities in outsourced testing, certification, and consulting. He has over 10 years experience in the software industry in Product Management, Testing, Development, and Marketing, and is a frequent speaker on quality and test automation topics. Prior to joining VeriTest, Ed spent 4 years with Rational Software's automated testing team. He is a member of the Order of the Engineer, ASME, and several university advisory boards. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a B.A. in English Literature, and an MBA from The Carroll School of Management at Boston College.