Hear about why software testing and why it is essential for the success of any project. This talk/workshop will have practical, fun exercises to help think like a software tester, as well as advice on how students can develop careers as testers and will be interesting to students regardless of their degree. This talk/workshop is for any student (including first-year students, second-year students, final-year students, as well as post-graduates) and any lecturer who may also be interesed about software testing.
When? Wednesday 12th November, 1-3PM.
Where? Cadman G028
About Our Speaker
Andy Shaw focused on a career as a software tester just over 11 years ago, following a redundancy at a huge software giant which turned out to be one of the best things that has happened to him. Since then he has not looked back, enjoys being creative with testing and questioning the status quo, currently working at LOXAM group.
Andy has also been delivering talks both online and in person on a variety of subjects, including software testing, career development and mental health in tech. He also actively participates and is involved with the BCS, as the editor of the online testing magazine "The Tester" (the official magazine of the BCS Specialist Interest in Software Testing specialist group), as well as the Diversity and Inclusion Officer of the South Yorkshire BCS branch.
Outside of his career, tech and the BCS, Andy enjoyed practising martial arts, and is an assistant instructor in Karate, and is also passionate about mental health awareness.