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Agile Track

For the agilist as well as those interested in learning more about agile methods, QUEST provides a dedicated agile track on both Wednesday and Thursday. Learn about Scrum, user stories, agile transformations, communications, the backlog, test automation, success stories, and the pitfalls and perils of agile. Click on session titles to read abstracts and learn more about the presenters.

Monday Class

Transition to Agile Testing
Janet Gregory, DragonFire Inc.

Wednesday and Thursday Sessions

Using Agile Concepts to Treat Organizational Dysfunction
Michael Mah, QSM Associates, Inc.

Communication Techniques for Successful Agile Software Projects
Rivka Papoff, Anixter International

Agile is from Venus and PMOs from Mars
Patricia A. Eglin, David Consulting Group

Pitfalls and Perils of Agile Testing
Janet Gregory, DragonFire Inc.

Bonus Session: Slicing Product Backlog Items: A Vital Scrum Skill
Timothy Korson, PhD, Qualsys Solutions

Agile Test Automation: Truth, Oxymoron or Lie
George Wilson, Original Software

An Agility Transformation Journey
Si Alhir, Redpoint Technologies and Len Lagestee, Cars.com

Agile with Traceability: Blending Requirements and User Stories
Peter Varhol, Seapine

Scrum in the Enterprise
Jim York, FoxHedge Ltd.

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Learn, Assess, Apply, Connect Chicago April 30 - May 4

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