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Quality Week Europe 2002

 Brussels, Belgium    |   11 March - 15 March 2002 

(was QWE 2001)

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NOTE: The program selections, speaker biographies, and presentation abstracts may be incomplete in some instances; this material is being updated constantly. All material presented is based on the best information available and may be subject to change. Updated: 02 January 2002.

QUICK ACCESS TO THE FOUR DAY PROGRAM AT QWE2002
Pre-Conference Tutorial Day 1 Monday 11 March 2002
Pre-Conference Tutorial Day 2 Tuesday 12 March 2002
Conference Day 1 Wednesday 13 March 2002
Conference Day 2 Thursday 14 March 2002
Conference Day 3 Friday 15 March 2002
The QWE2002 program is linked to speaker biographies and presentation abstracts.
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Monday 11 March 2002
PRE-CONFERENCE TUTORIAL DAY #1
8:30
-
10:00

Coffee

10:30
-
12:00

Tutorial A1

Web Testing Master Class
Dr. Gualtierro Bazzana & Mrs. Ioana Ene

ONION, S.P.A., Italy

(Part I)

Tutorial B1

Stepwise Improvement of the Test Process using TPI
Mr. Martin Pol

Polteq, Netherlands & Mr. Ruud Teunissen
Gitek nv, Belgium
Tutorial C1

Managing the Testing Process: Organization, Motivation, and Techniques
Mr. Rex Black

RBCS, Inc., USA
Tutorial D1

Introduction to the Test Maturity Model
Dr. Erik P. vanVeenendaal

Improve Quality Services BV, Netherlands
Tutorial E1

Testing Component-Based Systems
Dr. John McGregor

Luminary Software, USA
12:00 - 13:30 TUTORIAL DAY LUNCH AND NETWORKING
13:30
-
15:00

Refreshments

15:15
-
17:00

Tutorial A2

Web Testing Master Class
Dr. Gualtierro Bazzana & Mrs. Ioana Ene

ONION, S.P.A., Italy

(Part II)

Tutorial B2

Test Plan 101 Using IEEE 829
Mr. Bernard Homes

TESSCO Ltd., France
Tutorial C2

Web Testing: A Practical Approach
Dr. Edward Miller

eValid, Inc., USA
Tutorial D2

Introduction to Defect Analysis
Mr. Otto Vinter

Software Engineering Mentor, Denmark
Tutorial E2

Guided Inspection of UML Models
Dr. John McGregor

Luminary Software, USA

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Tuesday 12 March 2002
PRE-CONFERENCE TUTORIAL DAY #2
8:30
-
10:00

Coffee

10:30
-
12:00

Tutorial F1

Writing Good Requirements
Mr. Erik Simmons

Intel Corporation, USA
Tutorial G1

Emotional Intelligence as the Key to Software Testing
Mr. Jens Pas

I2B, Belgium
Tutorial H1

Getting Started - Stressing Web Applications, Stress Early - Stress Often
Mr. Robert Sabourin

Amibug.com, Canada
Tutorial J1

Managing The Testing Process: Test Estimation
Mr. Rex Black

RBCS, Inc., USA
Tutorial K1

Model-Based Testing
Mr. Ibrahim K. El-Far

Florida Institute of Technology, USA
12:00 - 13:30 TUTORIAL DAY LUNCH AND NETWORKING
13:30
-
15:00

Refreshments

15:15
-
17:00

Tutorial F2

Writing Good Requirements
Mr. Erik Simmons

Intel Corporation, USA
Tutorial G2

Think Green! Think Different! Think Modular! (The LEGO Principle)
Mr. Olivier Denoo

ps_testware, Belgium
Tutorial H2

Just In Time Testing - Testing Turbulent Web Based Applications
Mr. Robert Sabourin

Amibug.com, Canada
Tutorial J2

Structured Testing
Mr. Martin Pol
Polteq, Netherlands & Mr. Ruud Teunissen
Gitek nv, Belgium
Tutorial K2

Software Measurement: The Goal/Question/Metric Method
Dr. Rini vanSolingen

CMG, Netherlands
17:30 - 19:45 Welcome Networking Reception at Cantillon Brewery

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Wednesday 13 March 2002
CONFERENCE DAY #1
QWE2002 Exhibition: 10:00 to 18:00

K1

8:30
PLENARY SESSION
Plenary Session Introduction:
Edward Miller
Software Research, Inc., USA
Keynote K1-1:

Independent Verification And Validation Implementation At NASA (QW2001 Best Presentation)
Dr. Linda Rosenberg

GSFC NASA, USA
Keynote K1-2:

Creating Quality Web Systems
Mr. Robert A. Sabourin

Amibug.com, Canada
10:00 REFRESHMENTS IN EXHIBIT HALL

1


10:30
Vendor
Technical
Technology
New Tools
Applications
Case Studies
Internet
Experience
Management
Methodology
Session VT1

Quality Service Provision
Mr. Peter Sterck

ps_testware, Belgium
Paper 1T

Validating Quality Requirements of Object Oriented Design
Mr. Jamal Said & Mr. Eric Steegmans

Department of Computer Science, K.U. Leuven, Belgium
Paper 1A

QA Success Story for Embedded Systems in Real Time Control Systems
Mr. Jon Maurolagoitia

SQS S.A., Spain
Paper 1I

Providing Automated Support for Web Metrics
Ms. Julia Gonzalez, Mr. Guillermo Lafuente, Mr. Luis Olsina, & Mr. Oscar Pastor

Extremadura University, Spain
Paper 1M

Test Process Improvement -- Theory and Practice
Mr. Stale Amland

Amland Consulting, Norway & Mr. Martin Pol
Polteq IT Services B.V., Netherlands

2


11:30
Session VT2

Five years of assesments with the Test Process Scorecard®: the method and the results
Mr. Egbert Bouman

Spherion Technology, Netherlands
Paper 2T

Performance Testing in Internet Time
Mr. Allan Beumer

CMG, Netherlands
Paper 2A

Steps to Bring the V- Model Into Real Life: A Case Study
Dr. Rainer Stetter

ITQ GmbH & Software Factory GmbH, Germany
Paper 2I

Practical Experiences in Bug Cluster Management
Mr. Kim Davis

My Virtual Model, Inc., Canada &
Mr. Robert Sabourin
Amibug.com, Canada
Paper 2M

Improving the Software Estimation Process
Mr. Geir Kjetil Hanssen, Mr. Hans Westerheim

SINTEF, Norway & Mr. Tor Stalhane
NTNU, Norway
12:30 CONFERENCE LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN EXHIBIT HALL

3

14:00
Vendor
Technical
Technology
Web Testing
Applications
Novel Applications
Internet
Performance
Management
Planning
Session VT3

Develop High Quality e-business Applications - Test Smarter, Finish Faster
Mr. Kris Dugardyn

Rational, Germany
Paper 3T

Automated Functional Testing of Web-Based Applications
Mr. Oliver Niese, Dr. Tiziana Margaria & Prof. Bernhard Steffen

METAFrame Technologies GmbH, Germany
Paper 3A

Choosing an Appropriate Software Testing Method
Mr. Ibrahim K. El-Far, Ms. Florence E. Mottay, Mr. Herbert H. Thompson & Mr. Nikhil Nilakantan

Florida Institute of Technology, USA
Paper 3I

Performance Testing Applications In Internet Time
Ms. Nancy Landau

Alltel Technology Services, USA
Paper 3M

Information Systems as an Instrument for Quality Programs
Mr. Jose M. Xexeo, Dr. Ana Regina, Mr. Alvaro Alves, & Dr. Jose Blaschek

COPPE/Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4


15:00
Session VT4

ConTest: the Automation Architecture for the TestFrame Method
Mr. Martin Gijsen

CMG, Netherlands
Paper 4T

Traceability and Reproducability in Integrated System Test Environments
Dr. Nancy Eickelmann & Mr. Allan Willey

Motorola Labs, USA
Paper 4A

Testing of CORBA Products
Ms. Mang Li, Mr. Axel Rennoch, Dr. Ina Schieferdecker & Ms.Dorota Witaszek

GMD FOKUS, Germany
Paper 4I

Challenges of Automating Performance Tests for New Internet Technologies
Mr. Raymond Rivest

Computer Research Institute of Montreal, Canada
Paper 4M

Quality Radar: Getting Grip on Customer Expectations
Mr. Ton Dekkers & Mr. Mario Van Os

IQUIP Informatica BV, Netherlands
 

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5


16:00
Session VT5

Setting up a Test Competence Centre
Dr. Martin Wieczorek

SQS, Germany
Paper 5T

InBrowser WebSite Testing: The Client-Side Approach
Dr. Edward Miller

eValid, Inc., USA
Paper 5A

The AGEDIS Software Test Technology Project
Mr. Bernd Mattern

imbus AG, Germany
Paper 5I

Testing Inside and Outside the Firewall
Mr. Michael Avni

Mercury Interactive, UK
Paper 5M

Variable Test Strategy: Learn To Only Do What You Need To Do
Mr. Geert Pinxten & Mr. Jens Pas

I2B, Belgium
17:00
-
18:00
COCKTAIL PARTY IN EXHIBIT HALL

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Thursday 14 March 2002
CONFERENCE DAY #2
QWE2002 Exhibition: 10:00 to 16:00

K2

8:30
PLENARY SESSION
Plenary Session Introduction:
Edward Miller
Software Research, Inc., USA
Keynote K2-1:

Organizing for High Tech Innovation
Prof. Koenraad Debackere

KUL, Belgium
Keynote K2-2:

Power Testing
Mr. Bob Bartlett

SIM Group, UK
10:00  REFRESHMENTS IN EXHIBIT HALL

6


10:30
Vendor
Technical
Technology
Models
Applications
Components
Internet
New Technology
Management
Process
Session VT6

Opening the J2EE Black Box with PerformaSure: Identifying and Eliminating Performance problems for Java and J2EE
Mr. Brett Hodges

Sitraka, Netherlands
Paper 6T

Tool Support for Model Based Statistical Testing
Dr. Stacy Prowell

The University of Tennessee, USA
Paper 6A

Structuring Your Tests in a Component Based Environment
Mr. Chris C. Schotanus

CMG, Netherlands
Paper 6I

Deployment of Globalised Wireless Internet Applications
Mr. Paul McBride

VeriTest, Ireland
Paper 6M

Using SPICE as an Internal Software Engineering Process Improvement Tool
Mr. Michael J. Hillelsohn

Software Performance Systems, USA

7


11:30
Session VT7

Census - Issue Tracking
Mr. Raynald Korchia

inQA.labs, Spain
Paper 7T

State-of-the Art Information on Petri Nets Applied to Software Quality
Dr. Mihaela Barreau, Dr. Jean-Yves Morel & Dr. Alexis Todoskoff

University of Angers, France
Paper 7A

Performance Testing: "Step On It"
Ms. Nadine Pelicaen

ps_testware, Belgium
Paper 7I

Innovative WebSite Mapping Tool
Dr. Edward Miller

eValid, Inc., USA
Paper 7M

Process Management Maturity
Mr. Peter Gooch

Computer Associates, USA
12:30 CONFERENCE LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN EXHIBIT HALL

8


14:00
Vendor
Technical
Technology
Hi-Tech Approaches
Applications
Critical Applications
Internet
Methods
Management
Risk
Session VT8
Testing to Improve Projects' Productivity
Dr. Prakash Mutalik

RelQ, India
Paper 8T

Improving Component Quality Through the Systematic Combination of Construction and Analysis
Dr. Christian Bunse & Dr. Oliver Laitenberger

Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering, Germany
Paper 8A

The Importance of Data in Functional Testing
Mr. James Lyndsay

Workroom Productions, Germany
Paper 8I

A Requirements-Based Approach to Delivering E-Business and Enterprise Applications
Mr. Scott Jefferies

Starbase Corporation, USA
Paper 8M

A Risk Based Testing Process
Mr. Anders Claesson

Enea Realtime AB, Sweden

9


15:00
Session VT9
Inter-Operability: the testing issue
Mr. Peter Theunis

Integri, Belgium
Paper 9T

Systematic Validation of an Interlocking System
Ms. Begona Laibarra

SQS SA, Spain & Mr. Francisco Vega
Alcatel SEL, Spain
Paper 9A

Testing Challenges of Incremental Component Based Development
Mr. Leo VanDerAalst

Gitek nv, Belgium
Paper 9I

Vulnerabilities and Developing for the Net
Mr. Robert A. Martin

The MITRE Corporation, USA
Paper 9M

Risk Based Test Strategy
Mr. Rob Baarda

IQUIP Informatica BV, Netherlands
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10


16:00
Session VT10
How to monitor the Quality of Service of your business infrastructure
Mr. Michel Kalis

Ubizen Aethis, Belgium
Paper 10T

How to Use Scientific Methods In Software Testing
Mr. Anders Claesson

Enea Realtime AB, Sweden
Paper 10A

Product Triage: A Medical Approach to Predicting and Monitoring Product
Mr. Erik Simmons

Intel Corporation, USA
Paper 10I

Multifaceted Internet Application Quality Validation Methodology
Mr. Simon J. Hardiman

SQS S.A., Spain
Paper 10M

Quality Starts by Defining Goals
Dr. Robert Darimont, Ms. Emmanuelle Delor & Mr. Andre Rifaut

CEDITI, Belgium
18:00
OR
18:30
The Musical Instruments Museum Visit OR
A Small Chocolate Factory Visit

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Friday 15 March 2002
CONFERENCE DAY #3

11


8:30
Vendor
Technical
Technology
Advanced Testing
Applications
Systematics
Internet
QA Issues
Management
Real-World
Session VT11

The Testing Roadmap to Application Excellence
Erwin Bosman
Compuware, USA
Paper 11T

Virtual Test Management: Rapid Testing Over Multiple Time Zone
Mr. Jim Bampos

Lionbridge, USA & Mr. Eric Patel Nokia, USA
Paper 11A

Configuration Management in a Test Centre
Mr. Kie Liang Tan

CMG, Netherlands
Paper 11I

Checklist for Web Site Quality Assurance
Dr. Klaus Quibeldey-Cirkel

TLC GmbH, Germany
Paper 11M

The Art of Managing Fixed Price Test Project
Mr. Ruud Teunissen

Gitek nv, Belgium

12


9:30
Session VT12

Configuration Management Improvement Method (CMIM)
Mr. Eddy Lentze

SQS, Netherlands
Paper 12T

Experience in Testing Pocket PC Applications
Mr. Ibrahim K. El-Far, Ms. Florence E. Mottay & Mr. Herbert H. Thompson

Florida Institute of Technology, USA
Paper 12A

Metrics-Cockpit Means of 'Viewing' the Project
Mr. Sridhar Narayanan

Cognizant Technology Solutions, USA
Paper 12I

Web Development: A New Quality Paradigm
Prof. Antonio de Amescua
, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain & Mr. Guillermo Pastor, INAD, Spain
Paper 12M

Survival Guide for Applying a Software Development Process
Mr. Bernd Eberhardt

Rational Software, Germany
10:30 REFRESHMENTS

K3

11:00
PLENARY SESSION
Plenary Session Introduction:
Edward Miller
Software Research, Inc., USA
Keynote K3-1:

From Requirements to Release Criteria
Mr. Erik Simmons

Intel Corporation, USA
Keynote K3-2:

Building the Infrastructure for The Future
Mr. Rik Nuytten

Cisco Systems, Belgium
AWARDS PRESENTATION
CONFERENCE CONCLUSION:
Edward Miller
Software Research, Inc., USA

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Extra Presentations
Applications Track Management Track Management Track 2

Torturing Technical Software in a Structured Way
Ms. Nadine Pelicaen

ps_testware, Belgium

Weight Before It Is Too Late!
Mr. Olivier Denoo

ps_testware, Belgium

Organizational Performance Engineering: Quality Assurance For The 21st Century
Mr. Michael J. Hillelsohn

Software Performance Systems

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