Chicago Quality Assurance Association Presents...

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
1:30 PM ~ 4:00 PM

Test Automation Best Practices

Program Overview:

When defining and implementing a test automation strategy it is important to consider the organization’s test maturity level.  A testing methodology must be in place before automation can be implemented successfully.  This presentation will go into automation prerequisites and how to effectively use test automation with the goals of maintainability, flexibility and reusability.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Defining the goals of automation
  • Choosing a framework,
  • What tests should be automated
  • How to automate testing. 

Speaker:

Dan Amin, Sogeti USA LLC

Dan is experienced in all phases of the software development lifecycle, but is mainly dedicated to software test automation, including web-based, client/server, and mainframe applications. Currently his primary focus is working with clients to define and implement test automation strategies to best fit their testing needs.

Host and Location:

Hosted by Microsoft
3025 Highland Pkwy.
Suite 300
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Parking is free and readily available in a large lot just across from the main entrance of the Microsoft building.  Please note that you must enter on the main floor and check-in with the security desk before you can take the elevator up to the 3rd floor where you will find the Microsoft reception area.  The receptionist will direct you to the Multi-purpose meeting room.

Registration:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM – PLEASE REGISTER BY: Monday, September 22, 2008

To register, go to www.cqaa.org and click on the "Programs" tab, then select "Upcoming Programs". Follow the "Click here to register or for more information" link, and then follow the Registration Instructions on the page. You will receive a confirmation email that your registration has been received. 

PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO ANYONE IN YOUR COMPANY WHO MAY BE INTERESTED.

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 Speaker Presentation (15 minute break at 2:45) 
Details are also posted at www.cqaa.org

NOTE:

There is no fee to attend our regular monthly programs.

If you register as described above, you will be on the attendance list and you will be assured a seat at the program.

Sign-in will begin at 1:00 p.m. Please arrive allowing time to sign in by 1:30.

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CQAA encourages attendance at our various programs and offerings as a means to obtaining recertification credits. It is the sole responsibility of each individual to track their own attendance at these events, retain documentation and handouts, etc. in order to submit proper documentation for recertification. CQAA does not track individual attendance at programs and cannot provide verification of such attendance

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