The Human Side of Testing
Amanda Perkins
Rocket Homes
We’re known for breaking things and testing the limits, and patience, of our team and our systems. We advocate for quality in all things and we advocate for the end user. But, none of us actually think about how our varied backgrounds influence what we do and how we test. In this session we’ll explore how our previous (and current) experiences subconsciously affect our testing and how to bring those experiences to the forefront in order to be better testers all around.
In this talk Amanda will show how our experiences with tech and outside of tech influence how, what, and why we test the way we do. We’ll also show that the multitude of experiences can create a better testing team. Attendees will be able to embrace their experiences and look for new experiences that can build upon their testing abilities.
Key Takeaways:
• Why your experience outside testing matters
• Learn how to bring these experiences to testing
• Learn how to be a good communicator
This talk is part of the EuroSTAR Deep Dive Week – People Skills Edition. You are invited to enjoy live presentations, Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, eBooks, and blogs on People Skills.
About Me!
A QA for 8 years now, Amanda uses her varied job skills to help improve not only software quality but the quality of interactions with her team. She has a background in customer service and music and feels that these skills help her to think outside the box when it comes to quality. She is passionate about helping QA and Devs do a better job both together and in their respective roles.