Tilo Linz has been working in the software quality assurance and testing field for more than 20 years now. He is one of the founders and chairman of imbus AG – one of the leading German service, product and training providers in this sector.

Beside imbus Tilo Linz’ commitment particularly focuses on the vocational education and training opportunities for test experts. He helped to initiate the International Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and launched it as first chairman (2002-2005). In 2002 he also founded the German Testing Board e.V. (GBT), where he was chairman on a voluntary basis till 2013.

Not least through his publications as (co-)author of the books “Software Testing Foundations”, “Software Testing Practice: Test Management” and “Testing in Scrum” he is ranked among the most renowned experts in the field of software testing.