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Test Analyst focused on internal IT Development Initiatives. A strong believer in agile practices, self organizing teams, continuous integration, and automation.


Sep
28
accepted Why isn't Sahi more common?
Sep
28
comment What is automation testing and why do we need it?
Manual testing is expensive. Ask yourself, do we have the time or money to check all functionality each release manually? Running automated tests is much cheaper and repeatable (if done right).
Sep
24
revised How can I transition into getting into QA?
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Sep
22
answered How can I transition into getting into QA?
Sep
13
comment Language preferences in the QA community
Javascript is as common as the web, so any tester with coding and web experience would have knowledge. codecademy.com is a great place to send those who want to start learning it. As BJ mentioned, its more important to focus on programming concepts.
Sep
12
answered Language preferences in the QA community
Sep
9
revised When should I do regression testing during each sprint?
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Sep
9
answered When should I do regression testing during each sprint?
Aug
28
comment What does a Sofware QA Person Need to Know to Perform Their Job (Essentially)?
See sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/3238/… for another well put together answer.
Aug
27
revised Why isn't Sahi more common?
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Aug
27
asked Why isn't Sahi more common?
Aug
19
comment Software testing: a first step to development?
Your career is what you make it. I've seen testers transition into many different roles - Scrummaster, BSA, PO, Developer, etc. Being a great tester doesn't make you great at a different role, that's the persons choice (which includes staying an awesome tester). I personally would not take a testing job unless I wanted to be a tester, it isn't a stepping stone.
Aug
19
comment Is there a way to use variables in SoapUI?
Answered a similar question on Stackoverflow. You may find it useful. stackoverflow.com/questions/11647467/how-to-use-the-properrty/…
Aug
19
comment What are the best practices for Integration Testing of a middle-ware?
This system sounds quite broad much like the question itself. Do you have a specific question about testing it or challenges with testing it? What have you tried? There is no way anyone could answer it in its current context.
Aug
3
awarded  Yearling
Jul
26
comment Is it effective to have the tester of the software also be the business analyst?
Yes it can work, but in your situation it sounds like it doesn't. I don't think you would be asking this question if you felt it works. Maybe a better question would be how do I get more testing resources on an understaffed team. Just my feeling from what you have written.
Jul
16
awarded  Revival
Jul
13
answered Good Grep Tools for Windows
Jun
28
answered Testing with no QA team in an agile development environment
Jun
25
comment How to test the test scripts?
+1 for testing your code and making unnecessary Hitchhiker references. Always keep a towel at your desk.