Better Software Conference & Expo 2008 brochure

cOnfeRence aT-a-gLance Sunday, JunE 8 8:30 12:00 1:00 Software Testing Certification—Certified Tester – Foundation Level Training (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Lunch Software Testing Certification—Certified Tester – Foundation Level Training (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 8:0 MOndaY, june 9 Tutorial Sessions (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) MOndaY fuLL daY TuTORiaLs MA The Leadership Tutorial: Improving Your Ability to Stand and Deliver Andy Kaufman, Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. Alan Shalloway, Net Objectives MOndaY MORning TuTORiaLs MH Influence Strategies for Practitioners – Linda Rising, Independent Consultant MI User Story Mapping – Jeff Patton, Independent Consultant MJ Risk-Based Testing: A Systematic Approach – Julie Gardiner, Grove Consultants MK One Iteration at a Time: The Life of an Agile Tester Lisa Crispin, ePlan Services, Inc. MB Principles and Practices of Lean-Agile Development MC Essential Software Requirements – Lee Copeland, Software Quality Engineering MD Software Security Fundamentals – Paco Hope, Cigital ME Leading Change through Collaboration Pollyanna Pixton, Accelinnova; Todd Little, Landmark Graphics Corporation Beth Layman, Layman and Layman ML Functional Programming Makes a Comeback – Chuck Allison, Utah Valley University MM Ending Deadly Meetings: The Keys to Success David Spann, Agile Adaptive Management, Inc. MF Practical Software Measurement: Objective Information for Decision Makers MG Test-Driven Development – Rob Myers, Net Objectives MN Artful Making for Agile Teams Stacia Broderick, AgileEvolution, Inc.; Lee Devin, Swarthmore College Ed Weller, Integrated Productivity Solutions, LLC MO Software Inspections in the 21st Century MP Project Risk Management: A Systematic Approach – Jeff Payne, Independent Consultant 12:00 1:00 Lunch Tutorial Sessions (1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) MOndaY fuLL daY TuTORiaLs (cOnTinued) MOndaY afTeRnOOn TuTORiaLs MQ Fundamentals of Writing Secure Code – Herbert (Hugh) Thompson, People Security MR Test Estimation for Development and Test Managers Julie Gardiner, Grove Consultants MA The Leadership Tutorial: Improving Your Ability to Stand and Deliver Andy Kaufman, Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. Alan Shalloway, Net Objectives MB Principles and Practices of Lean-Agile Development MC Essential Software Requirements – Lee Copeland, Software Quality Engineering MD Software Security Fundamentals – Paco Hope, Cigital ME Leading Change through Collaboration Pollyanna Pixton, Accelinnova; Todd Little, Landmark Graphics Corporation Beth Layman, Layman and Layman MS From User Story to User Interface – Jeff Patton, Independent Consultant MT Value Stream Mapping for Software Development – Bob Hartman, Net Objectives MU Design Principles Behind Design Patterns – Chuck Allison, Utah Valley University MV Measuring and Monitoring Process Improvement David Herron and David Garmus, The David Consulting Group MF Practical Software Measurement: Objective Information for Decision Makers MG Test-Driven Development – Rob Myers, Net Objectives 5:00 ASTQB Testing Certification Information Session MW Metrics in Agile Development – Michael Mah, QSM Associates, Inc. MX Understanding the CMMI® – Will McKnight, Next Level Consultants MY Groovy Agile Development—With Groovy – Andy Glover, Stelligent, Inc. 8:0 TuesdaY, june 10 Tutorial Sessions (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) TuesdaY fuLL daY TuTORiaLs TA Fearless Change: Introducing New Ideas – Linda Rising, Independent Consultant TB Facilitation Skills for Project Leaders – Jean Tabaka, Rally Software Development TC Managing Imposed Deadlines: Risk Management in the Real World Michael Mah, QSM Associates, Inc. TuesdaY MORning TuTORiaLs TI Scrum Basics from the Master – Ken Schwaber, Advanced Development Methods, Inc. TJ Finding and Developing Agile Leaders – David Spann, Agile Adaptive Management, Inc. TK Behavior-Driven Development: A Tester’s Dream – Dan North, ThoughtWorks TL Fitnesse: Executable Documentation for Agile Testing – Andy Glover, Stelligent, Inc. TM Refactoring Your Wetware: Thinking About Thinking Andy Hunt, The Pragmatic Programmers TD Test Case Development in Agile Development – Timothy Korson, Korson Consulting TE Hands-On Responsibility-Driven Design – Rebecca Wirfs-Brock, Wirfs-Brock Associates TF Finding Ambiguities in Requirements – Richard Bender, Bender RBT TG Twelve Steps to a Successful Metrics Program – Linda Westfall, The Westfall Team TH Agile Requirements Interactive – Ken Pugh, Net Objectives TN Gambling Your Future: Effective Portfolio Management Todd Little, Landmark Graphics Corporation; Kent McDonald, Knowledge Bridge Partners TO Leading Successful Projects in Changing Environments – Pollyanna Pixton, Accelinnova TP Software Endgames: Learning to Finish What You’ve Started Robert Galen, Robert Galen Consulting Group 12:00 1:00 Lunch Tutorial Sessions (1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) TuesdaY fuLL daY TuTORiaLs (cOnTinued) TuesdaY afTeRnOOn TuTORiaLs TQ All Out Scrum: Experiencing a Product Release Hubert Smits, Rally Software Development TA Fearless Change: Introducing New Ideas – Linda Rising, Independent Consultant TB Facilitation Skills for Project Leaders – Jean Tabaka, Rally Software Development TC Managing Imposed Deadlines: Risk Management in the Real World Michael Mah, QSM Associates, Inc. TD Test Case Development in Agile Development – Timothy Korson, Korson Consulting TE Hands-On Responsibility-Driven Design – Rebecca Wirfs-Brock, Wirfs-Brock Associates TF Finding Ambiguities in Requirements – Richard Bender, Bender RBT TG Twelve Steps to a Successful Metrics Program – Linda Westfall, The Westfall Team TH Agile Requirements Interactive – Ken Pugh, Net Objectives TR Measuring and Using Your Team’s Velocity – Rob Myers, Net Objectives TS Releasing Agile Products in the Enterprise Robert Galen, Robert Galen Consulting Group TT Writing Good Software Security Requirements – Paco Hope, Cigital TU Quantitative Techniques for Software Management James McCaffrey, Volt Information Sciences, Inc. TV Agile Leadership: Inside the Project and From Above – Pollyanna Pixton, Accelinnova TW Expanding Your Discussion Toolkit for Better Communication Michele Sliger, Sliger Consulting TX Discovering the Agile Project Manager Inside You Johanna Rothman, Rothman Consulting Group 4:0 Welcome Reception (4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) 4 To regisTer call 888-268-8770 or 904-278-0524 or visiT www.sqe.com/bscereg http://www.sqe.com/bscereg

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Better Software Conference & Expo Brochure Contents Conference At-A-Glance Special Events Conference Speakers 49 In-Depth Pre-Conference Tutorials 4 Keynote Presentations 42 Concurrent Classes Event Location and Las Vegas Highlights What Our Delegates are Saying Sponsors and Exhibitors Registration Information

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