The Software Quality Discussion Group meets every two weeks, from September through May. All sessions are free and advance registration is not required.
Our events include "Introductory" and "Best Practice" sessions, networking events and planning meetings. Occassionally, we host vendor presentations. The schedule for this season is as follows:
Date
|
Type
|
Topic/Speaker
|
13-Sep-00 | Best |
Practical Ethics for Software Professionals Kim Kelln, Io Software Consultants, Facilitating |
27-Sep-00 | Intro |
Introduction to Software Quality Management Fiona Koether, Nortel Networks |
11-Oct-00 | Best |
Popcorn and a Movie Night 21 "Rules of Thumb", James McCarthy |
25-Oct-00 | Intro |
Introduction to Software Processes Bob Satnik, GE Harris Energy Control Systems |
8-Nov-00 | Best |
Software Process Definition/Improvement for Small Organizations/Projects Marielle Chevrier, Tantara Inc. |
22-Nov-00 | Intro |
Introduction to Software Project Management Mary McGuire, BEXX Systems Inc. |
6-Dec-00 | Soiree |
Second Annual SQDG Soiree By invitation only |
10-Jan-01 | Best |
Managing E-Commerce Projects Scott Petiot, xwave |
24-Jan-01 | Best |
Incorporating Traceability in Software Applications Francisco Pinheiro, University of Brasilia |
7-Feb-01 | Best |
Keeping Things in Control? An Insider's View of Quality Initiatives at Neles Automation Lisa Molesky, Neles Automation |
21-Feb-01 | Intro |
Introduction to Software Inspections and Reviews Alfred Hussein, DMR, UofC |
7-Mar-01 | Best |
Knowledge Base Software,
Managing Team Oriented, Task Driven Projects Torry Fischer, Grace Sipes, Doug Den Hoed |
21-Mar-01 | Intro |
Introduction to Software Testing Sherry Heinze, xwave |
4-Apr-01 | Best |
Testing Web Applications and Web Pages Colette Bielech, Autodesk |
18-Apr-01 | Intro |
Introduction to Software Audits Richard Duff, QPM Solutions |
2-May-01 | Best |
E-Commerce Preparedness Susan Cramer, Burntsand |
16-May-01 | Intro |
Introduction to Software Configuration Management Jeff Orton, SQA |
30-May-01 | Planning |
Annual Planning Session Open to all participants |
** Please note scheduled sessions are subject to change.
Please see the 2000/2001 Event Details page for a listing of the events including presentation abstracts, speaker biographies, and additional event details.
This year's sessions will be held at the Calgary campus of the DeVry Institute.
Our sponsors for the 2000/2001 season include:
Thank you to all our 2000/2001 sponsors, we greatly appreciate your support.