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Software Education's Knowledge Engineers Go Global

Announcement posted by Software Education 18 Oct 2010

Sharon Robson, Knowledge Engineer and Agile Testing specialist at Software Education, has received a personal invitation from the Test & Evaluation Executive at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in the US to speak on Agile testing at their next staff 'Test and Evaluation Forum' in Washington DC this December.

The 'Test and Evaluation Forum' is an internal session featuring speakers from across the Department of Defense Test and Evaluation community, industry and academia. The forum exists to highlight initiatives, current best practices and new and innovative test and evaluation methodologies.

Motivated by the desire to transition the Department of Defense IT Test, Evaluation and Certification (TE&C) processes to an Agile model, the Agency approachedRobson following her presentation “Focussing with Clear Test Objectives” at the recent STARWEST conference in San Diego.

Not only is Sharon remarkably active in the global testing community - she is a founding board member of the Australia New Zealand Testing Board (ANZTB), chairs the Marketing Working Group of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and was recognised as one of 13 global “Women of Influence” by Software Test & Performance magazine in the US this year - she is also a passionate advocate for the value and importance of software testing.

Martyn Jones, Managing Director of Software Education, says of Robson:

“Sharon Robson epitomises the sort of world-class talent we focus on hiring and retaining. Along with her testing, analysis, design and language training colleagues, Sharon is in strong demand in Australia and New Zealand.”

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About Software Education www.softed.com

With almost 20 years of experience, Software Education are the internationally recognised local experts in software development training in New Zealand and Australia. With over 50 different course titles in Business Analysis, System Design, Programming, Software Testing, Executive Development and Agile Development, they not only provide access to leading-edge content but also get their customers connected to an unrivalled network of international experts.

Software Education, working closely with the Agile Academy in Australia, has developed considerable expertise in Agile software development. This year Software Education will deliver around 200 Agile courses, along with Agile consulting activities, in the region.

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