TOPIC: Predictive and Targeted Testing Approaches

Testing is a complex, challenging phase of software development. Because of this, many organizations struggle to plan their testing needs and effectively execute. Building upon a short review of fundamental testing principles, this session presents a predictive approach to test planning that helps to assure higher quality and improved schedule, while reducing risk. Closely tied to predictive planning is a targeted testing strategy which establishes discrete testing goals and identifies high risk areas to most effectively deploy limited test resources. Also discussed are the benefits of “a few good metrics” for release readiness.

Eric Weston, Lighthouse Technologies, is a Vice President with Lighthouse Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for large commercial and Government clients. He began his IT systems career at Accenture developing and deploying large scale systems for global clients in the logistics, consumer products and pharmaceutical industries. Most recently, with Lighthouse, he oversees IV&V and process improvement engagements, helping his clients improve the quality of system delivery.
Within the community, Eric is Vice Chair of the Dayton SPIN (Software Process Improvement Network), VP of Certification for the Miami Valley chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and a long time member of the University of Dayton MIS Advisory Board.

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Predictive and Targeted Testing Approaches