Testing in an Agile Framework
Amber Mikesell, AVP of IT Applications
Nationwide Insurance

In an ever changing technology world, agile approaches to development are quickly becoming the trend. But how does this new trend impact Software Testers? In this one hour overview of Testing within an Agile Framework, Amber Mikesell will walk the attendee through real world scenarios from personal projects tested within an Agile Framework. What worked well? What didn't work well? When should the test team become involved in the project and how? What is the mindshift that must occur to work within an agile team room?

• The basics of agile - enough to promote future learning

• What Is Agile
  • The Agile Manifesto
  • The Agile Principles
  • The Agile Umbrella
  • Agile in Practice
  • The definition of 'Iterative'
  • The definition of 'Incremental'
  • What are Feedback Cycles
  • What is Low-Level Task Management
  • Trust Between Management and Team
  • Project Tracking and Metrics
  • Demonstrable Deliverables
• The Tester's Role in Aspects of an Agile Lifecycle
  • Paired Programming
  • Test Driven Development (aka Test First)
  • Continuous Integration
  • Co-Location
• The Tester's Part in Agile Communications
  • Daily Standups
  • Iteration Planning Meetings
  • Show and Tell
  • Agile Change Management
  • Agile Risk/Issue Management
• The Mindshift
  • How does working in a co-located team room require a different mindset
  • Tips and tricks for survival

Amber Mikesell currently serves as AVP of IT Applications for Nationwide Insurance and President & CEO of Solution Delivery Partners, Inc. (SDP). She has diverse hands-on and management experience working in multiple methodology and agile approaches.