2000/2001 Season

The Software Quality Discussion Group meets every two weeks, from September through May. All sessions are free and advance registration is not required.

Event Schedule

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

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27-Sep-00 Intro Introduction to Software Quality Management
Fiona Koether, Nortel Networks

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11-Oct-00 Best Popcorn and a Movie Night
21 "Rules of Thumb", James McCarthy

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25-Oct-00 Intro Introduction to Software Processes
Bob Satnik, GE Harris Energy Control Systems

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8-Nov-00 Best Software Process Definition/Improvement for Small Organizations/Projects
Marielle Chevrier, Tantara Inc.

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22-Nov-00 Intro Introduction to Software Project Management
Mary McGuire, BEXX Systems Inc.

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6-Dec-00 Soiree Second Annual SQDG Soiree
By invitation only

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10-Jan-01 Best Managing E-Commerce Projects
Scott Petiot, xwave

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24-Jan-01 Best Incorporating Traceability in Software Applications
Francisco Pinheiro, University of Brasilia

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7-Feb-01 Best Keeping Things in Control? An Insider's View of Quality Initiatives at Neles Automation
Lisa Molesky, Neles Automation

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21-Feb-01 Intro Introduction to Software Inspections and Reviews
Alfred Hussein, DMR, UofC

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7-Mar-01 Best Knowledge Base Software, Managing Team Oriented, Task Driven Projects
Torry Fischer, Grace Sipes, Doug Den Hoed

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21-Mar-01 Intro Introduction to Software Testing
Sherry Heinze, xwave

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4-Apr-01 Best Testing Web Applications and Web Pages
Colette Bielech, Autodesk

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18-Apr-01 Intro Introduction to Software Audits
Richard Duff, QPM Solutions

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2-May-01 Best E-Commerce Preparedness
Susan Cramer, Burntsand

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16-May-01 Intro Introduction to Software Configuration Management
Jeff Orton, SQA

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30-May-01 Planning Annual Planning Session
Open to all participants

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** Please note scheduled sessions are subject to change.

Event Details

Please see the 2000/2001 Event Details page for a listing of the events including presentation abstracts, speaker biographies, and additional event details.

Location

This year's sessions will be held at the Calgary campus of the DeVry Institute.

Sponsors

Our sponsors for the 2000/2001 season include:

Thank you to all our 2000/2001 sponsors, we greatly appreciate your support.

2000/2001 Season
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