2002/2003 Meeting Schedule


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The Software Quality Discussion Group meets every two weeks, from September through May, at the Calgary campus of the DeVry Institute. All sessions are free and advance registration is not required. Our meetings alternate between Introductory and Best Practices sessions. The schedule for 2002/2003 is as follows:

(Click on the Title for a brief abstract of the topic and a short bio of the presenter, where applicable. Click on the Date to see the poster for the meeting, if available at this time.)


Date Type Topic/Speaker
2002
Sep 11 Intro Introduction to Software Quality Management
Fiona Koether, Nortel Networks
Sep 25 Best The Silent Revolution in Semantics:
Its Impact on Programming and Program Quality

Robin Cockett, University of Calgary
Oct 9 Intro Overview of the New CSQE Body of Knowledge
Sherry Heinze, Diversity Consulting Limited
Oct 23 Best Processes, Standards, Models -
What's Still Relevant to the Software Industry?

Marielle Chevrier, Tantara Inc.
Nov 6 Intro Introduction to Software Engineering Processes
Colette Bielech, Autodesk
Nov 20 Best QA on Agile Processes
Pete McBreen, McBreen Consulting
Dec 4 Soiree Fourth First Annual Quality Soiree
Open to all participants
2003
Jan 8 Best Configuration Management
Anthony Ebsworth
Jan 22 Best Project Management by Earned Value
Steve Tse, EDS Canada - Solutions Consulting
Feb 5 Intro Introduction to Software Project Management
Kenneth Fung, University of Calgary
Feb 19 Best Rational Methodology Brings Home Quality Results
Barry Oxby & Jim Stuart, Sierra Systems
Mar 5 Intro Introduction to Software Inspections
Christine Bovaird, Nortel
Mar 19 Best Failing Forward; Lessons Learned While Testing for the Web
Alastair Handley, Pragmatic Software Consulting
Apr 2 Best Software Testing with JUNIT
Miroslav Novak, Borland Canada Inc.
Apr 16 Best QA Processes in an Agile Environment
Janet Gregory
Apr 30 Best How to Perform A Risk Assessment
Bryan Schultz, Brycol Consulting
May 14 Best Documenting Requirements in Agile Processes
Pete McBreen, McBreen Consulting
May 28 Planning Annual Planning Session