Understanding the business side of testing is as important as amplifying our approaches and techniques. In this track you will learn how to effectively lead diverse test teams, communicate with stakeholders, and advocate for testing.  This track includes topics related to building test teams, leading business testers, handling the challenges of remote teams, communicating the value of testing, and using metrics in the decision making process.

101: A Day In the Life of a Test Manager: A Case Study & More
Mike Lyles QA Manager, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

301: Become an Influential Tester
Jane Fraser Test Director, Anki, Inc

305: Trends and Facts About Software Test Certification
Rex Black President, RBCS

401: Measuring Outsource Testing Vendors
Rex Black President, RBCS

501: The Testing Renaissance Has Arrived (on an iPad in the Cloud)
Brad Johnson VP Product and Channel Marketing, SOASTA

601: Stepping Up to Leadership: Test Leadership Lessons from Harry Potter
Peter Walen Consultant, Software Anthropology

701: Building A Successful Test Center of Excellence
Mike Lyles QA Manager, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

801: Establish Your Credibility and Engage Your Project
Joe DeMeyer System Test Engineer Lead, Progressive

902: They Don't Hire Testers Anymore... That's OK!
Jack Frank QA Lead, azad, inc.

1002: Achieving Software Quality Without Organizational Commitment
Peter Varhol Evangelist, Seapine Software    Gerie Owen Testing Manager, Northeast Utilities