STPCon Fall 2008
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING..."If you want to learn about the latest test and performance techniques from the industry experts, you want to attend STPCon!"
Michael Marquiz
Solutions Architect
Cisco Systems "Good for a change in mindset, process improvement and better coding and testing."
Yiping Zhang
Software Engineer
Intrado "You'll find information outside of your daily activities, and options/alternatives to think about new approaches to testing."
Alex Kang
Staff Engineer
Tellabs "STPCon was well organized and had some excellent presenters."
Caroline Quinn
Sr. Software Test Engineer
Avid Technology “A large variety of classes/seminars available, all hosted by excellent presenters.”
Edwin Jones
Quality Assurance Platform Lead
Shopzilla “You must go… it was all well worth it!”
Randy Brunette
Principal Test Engineer
General Dynamics “If you are in an online service business, you need to attend this conference.”
Mukesh Jain
Quality Manager
Microsoft.com "First-hand exposure to the best practices in the testing/development approach."
Monica Giuroiu
Sr. Software QA Engineer
KLA-TENCOR "Many good training courses to select from and many test management–tool vendors."
Marc Bouker
Validation Engineer
Intel
“Gives good exposure to the latest trends and techniques in the testing domain.”
Laavanyaa Ravi
Test Engineer
Varian “It solidifies the total testing experience and opens your eyes to alternative approaches and methods that you simply cannot get from books.”
John Croft
QA Manager
I4Commerce "Great way to instigate creative thinking."
Aina San Pedro
Sr. QA Engineer
Oracle “Definitely an experience to learn, meet new people and learn about their experiences. I got to know a lot about open source tools/vendors. Overall it’s a great experience.”
Bharadwaj Narayanan
QA Analyst
Yellow Pages.com “Lots of choices, and the information is useful.”
Wendy Fleming
QA Platform Lead
Shopzilla “This is where you realize that testers are heroes!”
Mehmet Efe
Senior Manager
Shopzilla “Good to go to learn theory on how it should be done.”
Lester Bodden III
Client Server Senior Development Analyst “Great, informative conference for software testers, leads and managers alike. Useful tutorials and technical classes of wide variety, but applicable for many QA/SQE organizations. Well worth the small investment in cost and time. A must-attend for all serious QA/SQE professionals!”
Alan Abar
Software Quality Engineering Manager
Covad Communications “Broadened my horizons with regards to development and test process and tools.”
Richard Morris
Staff Firmware Engineer
Applied Biosystems “Good discussion, new ideas and approaches to testing.”
Reza Iskandar
QA Engineer
DoubleClick Performics “This is an excellent conference to learn about software testing and performance.”
Maketha Bridges
Senior Software Engineer
BAE Systems “Well worth the money, again!”
Tom Milkowski
QA Manager
CheckFree “STPCon featured a wide variety of good speakers on many useful topics. The conference was extremely well-organized and professional.”
Thomas Vaniotis
QA Analyst
Liquidnet “Great combination of topics, good speakers and wonderfully organized.”
Sangita Sheth
Automation Engineers
Raritan Computers “It is not only an excellent opportunity to learn, but it is great for networking.”
Michael Wright
Computer Specialist
Accenture “I found the material covered in the Tutorial and Tech Classes exceeded my expectations. As did the presenters!”
Robert Lee
Engineering Manager
Progress Software "Excellent conference for both first-timers and experienced Engineers/Managers. I learned a lot."
Ramesh S. Dimba
Manager EIT Development
Network Appliance “Very informative!”
Peter Sipe
Lead Software Test Engineer
CareFirst “STPCon provided fantastic opportunities to receive high quality education at a reasonable cost.”
Gary Wollman
Technical Advisor
Rhode Island Supreme Court “It was helpful to get an outside view and learn about other peers’ experience with software testing.”
Alex Mui
Software QA
Morningstar “Knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenters; pleasant atmosphere, well organized event; updated and innovative content.”
Nenad Smiljkovic
Test & QA Team Manager
SAGA d.o.o. Belgrade “Very good variety of classes. Very well organized. Lots of in-house activities. Excellent food and drinks.”
Denise Brooks
Sr. Software Test Engineer
CareFirst BCBS “Very good information – great speakers. STPCon staff very good and helpful.”
Don St. Pierre
Consulting Test Manager
TCL-US This is the best conference I have attended. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and helped me look at testing in a new way.
Ann Schwerin
QA Analyst
Sunrise Senior Living Great topics - well presented by reputable presenters. Having attended two years in a row, I have yet to be disappointed.
Ardan Sharp
QA Manager
SunGard Excellent conference – provided a wide range of topics for a variety of experience levels. It provided tools and techniques that I could apply when I got back, as well as many additional sources of information.
Carol Rusch
Systems Analyst
Associated Bank Good immersion in testing concerns.
James Fields
Development Manager
Data-Vision As a project manager, this conference fit my role well. Developers would also benefit.
Lloyd Goss
Project Manager
JAARS Great focused information.
Melanie Steck
Performance Engineer
Thomson Financial This is a conference to help both testers and developers as well as managers and leads. There is enough variety and content for everybody.
Michael Farrugia
Software Engineer
Air Malta Best concentration of performance testing presentation/professionals I’ve seen.
Nathan White
Manager, Testing Services
AG Edwards I learned things I didn’t know existed! I met people from all ranges of QA, all of whom were brimming with information they were willing to share. 25-50% of the things I learned were in between classes.
Rene Howard
Quality Assurance Analyst
IA Systems I plan to attend again next year!
Sandy Bainbridge
Manager, App Support
Medical College of Georgia A conference with something for everyone.
Scott L. Boudreau
QA Manager
Tribune Interactive This conference is great for developers, their managers, as well as business-side people.
Steve Margenau
Systems Analyst
Great Lakes Educational Loan Services I’ve received volumes of new information and ideas to share with my team.
Theresa Harmon
Business Applications Developer
Pharmacare Specialty Pharmacy Well organized. A lot of good information and speakers
Tyson Friday
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst
Tribune Interactive Conference was very informative. Many dynamic speakers.
Willa M. Loyd
Test Engineer
SAIC Very useful; good topics.
Joelle Key
Software Engineer
Schneider Electric Reputable speakers and presenters. Great class topics.
Jung Manson
QA Manager
Webloyalty.com Great information from a variety of experts in the field. They were able to provide tried and true current information which was easy to adapt to our environment.
Karen Kreyling
AVP Software Product Manager
SMS Very informative and a good chance to network with others.
Marty Palma
Technical Consultant
Autodesk The Conference was quite useful. If you get one impact idea from a conference it pays for itself. I got several at The ST&P Conference.
Patrick Higgins
Sr. Software Test Engineer
SSAI I learned many new techniques.
Robin Davenport
QA Analyst
Bank of America Very useful for anyone in the IT department to learn what’s going on with QA methodologies and standards.
Srinivasa Boda
Lead QA Analyst
AIG A great conference for getting a high level overview of tools and methods for QA and testing.
Terrie W. DeRoller
QA Supervisor
Augusta Sportswear, Inc. It was very informative and covered a whole range of important topics very well.
Thora Cummins
Application Developer
Amerinet Central Worth the money!
Tom Milkowski
QA Architect
CheckFree I really like how the conference was not too specific, but rather showed techniques that can be used with every tool.
Joe Colantonio
Senior Performance Test Engineer
OneBeacon Insurance This conference is a wonderful tool to gain insights into the QA world. A must attend conference!
Ginamarie Gaughan
Software Consultant
Distinctive Solutions My experience at the conference was phenomenal
Judy Izzard
Business Systems Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank Good for hands-on test managers and testers.
Steve Boykin
Deputy Program Manager
PEC Solutions A ‘Must’
Andy Zimmerman
Manager, Business Analysis & Testing
Girl Scouts of the USA It was very informative, learned a lot, speakers were well versed in subject matter. I would attend or send others on my team.
Elaine Ellis
QA Manager
National Grange Insurance Co. Definitely go for it.
Felix Choy
Software Engineer
Avaya This was the most practical conference I have been to in 18 years.
Mary Schafrik
B2B Manager/QA & Defect Mgmt.
Fifth Third Bank Good for management/developers/unit testers.
Senior Member Technical Staff
Howard Lanning
Space Telescope Science Institute I would say the conference was useful and the courses were informative, interesting and rich with ideas.
Neehar Choksey
Test Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton Extremely informative and talking to the colleagues in the field was incredibly enlightening.
Shari Pagley
Testing Supervisor
Sunrise Senior Living Very diverse set of sessions passing great & door-opening information and techniques at a level that many can comprehend. The speakers were excellent & approachable. The conference was very organized!
Jessica Navarette
Software Engineer
Alion Science & Technology Very good topics and knowledgeable speakers.
Keith A. Thomas
Director, Application Development
Keystone Mercy Health Plan There were a wide range of topics presented; Multiple presentations per session that I wanted to attend. Very good presenters who presented their topics effectively. An excellent keynote speaker; presenters who were very approachable. Overall, a very worthwhile conference.
Ron McGarvey
Software Test Manager
Jaars Great method and theory conference.
Grant Swenson
Software Test Engineer
Microsoft The conference spoke at all levels of testing complexity. Real-life examples and real-life situations were the best part of the presentations. The coffee was good.
Tamara Hoffman
Research Associate
American Institutes for Research Good speakers
George Little
Integration & Verification Manager
Lockheed Martin A way to get exposure to a variety of subject matters and views from many people. Makes you realize your strengths and weaknesses.
Joyce Bordley
Business Systems Consultant
AIG Wide variety of topics and practical topics to apply to your work.
Judy Sukri
Senior IT specialist
IBM Good to get a broader view about what is going on and other topics.
Paul Mayer
Development Manager
Siemens I would recommend. A nice mix of development and test.
Lauretta Nagel
Project Engineer
Space Telescope Science Institute New tips and best practices in software testing were presented by excellent speakers and professionals.
Ella Naydorf
QA/Test Manager
Booz Allen Hamiltion Go! Very impressive list of speakers. Can’t wait to see what next year brings.
Wayne Eddy
Development Manager
Production Process You have a very good variety of topics.
Ruth Napolitano
Sr. Quality Specialist
FM Global Good speakers. Different views on testing from different sessions/speakers not all spouting the same line lets you make up your own mind what might work for your own situation.
Andrew Kaweski
QA Manager
Sauder Industries If you are considering Automated Testing, this is the best place to automate your learning process.
Keith Schuman
President & CEO
S&S Programming Be prepared to cover a lot of information.
T Colom
Software Tester
Medical Automation Systems | 
