1/23/2025
It’s time to kick-off the 2025 Call for Papers with a Quality Jam. This will be an evening of lightning talks to inspire and be inspired for new proposals on software quality — a jam session to get together as a group and see where the "music" takes us.
Make a new year's resolution to build your career by increasing your quality know-how and skills and make some new connections with other software quality professionals.
The first hour will provide time for networking and a chance to share some food and drink.
The tentative line-up includes:
- Who's Watching The Machines? Using AI To Test GenAI-Written Code - Yunao Jiao
- Public Speaking for Engineering Professionals - Philip Lew
- A Metaphor for the Agile Mindset - Moss Drake
- 2025 Cybersecurity and AI: Predicting the Unpredictable - Caroline Wong
- From X to Z: Helping Early Career Professionals And Their Leaders - Ellen Raim
- Open-Book Testing - Jon Bach
If you live in the Seattle area, join the watch at the Cascadia Pizza Co, 1820 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, Wa 98005 and let PNSQC buy you some food & a drink!
Location: University Place Hotel and Conference Center
310 SW Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97201
1/24/2025
To give back to the community, PNSQC is offering a day of free workshops.
Morning Session: AI and Cybersecurity Workshop led by Caroline Wong
Afternoon Session : Public Speaking for Enginerds led by Phil Lew
Lunch and refreshments will be included.
Location: University Place Hotel & Conference Center
310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201
Portland, OR 97201
AI and Cybersecurity 8:30 - Noon
Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity in three significant and exciting ways: how hackers conduct attacks, how security professionals operate, and how the software and learning models supporting artificial intelligence are also targets for hacking.
In this workshop, cybersecurity expert practitioner & author Caroline Wong describes each of these aspects to help you understand how to differentiate between the different use cases, as well as identify how each applies to your specific organization. Caroline also shares key takeaways and practical actions that you can use in your daily lives as you personally interact with AI and software applications.
Public Speaking for Enginerds 1:00 - 4:30
Public speaking is critical for engineering professionals who want to communicate their ideas effectively and lead in their field. Many engineers excel at technical problem-solving but need help compellingly presenting their insights. This workshop bridges that gap, offering a systematic approach to improving public speaking skills.
In this workshop, PNSQC president and self-professed introvert Phil Lew explores one of his core philosophies: "Practice With Feedback Makes Perfect." Unlike the familiar adage that mere practice leads to improvement, this workshop emphasizes receiving immediate, constructive feedback to accelerate learning and skill development.
This workshop is tailored specifically for engineers at all levels who want to:
- Communicate more clearly in internal meetings
- Present more effectively to clients
- Improve presentation skills for management interactions
- Overcome public speaking anxiety
- Develop a structured approach to communication