Three Days in Phoenix

QA Southwest will start on Friday Evening as we did in the past.  We will kick things off with our Keynote Friday night.  Then spend some time networking and getting to know our other conference attendees.

The Speakers

Bob Small (aka QA Bob)

An accomplished and goal-driven professional in the software industry for over 24 years, Robert’s expertise goes across the entire SDLC, with an ongoing focus on Quality Assurance.  As part of his responsibilities, Robert has helped Fortune 100 companies across multiple industries build test strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans. Focusing on design and implementing quality, Robert achieves optimal results while delivering business value, increasing velocity and quality for his clients. The built-in quality approach is key to sustaining any test strategy. Robert brings his experience in continuous testing to improve testing strategy and architecture within an organization.​

Hershey Khan - ignite.ai

As an ardent advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, I have always championed the creation of work environments where everyone feels valued and empowered. Mentoring emerging leaders, particularly women in tech, is a profound passion of mine, and I derive immense satisfaction from witnessing my mentees thrive and succeed. Sustainability is another cause that resonates deeply with me. I am committed to leveraging AI to engender a positive impact on the environment. I firmly believe that technology, when wielded responsibly, can be a formidable force for good in our world.

Tom Gilmore

With over 20 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Agile, DevOps and Agility, he has helped coach many organizations to use Lean, Business Agility, Change Management, Strategic Management, Agile and DevOps philosophies as vehicles to accomplish their organizational strategy. Tom has worked closely with individuals, teams and management to coach them on the intricacies of Organizational Behavior and Development in order for the organization to create a social environment where learning can take place. Tom’s coaching focuses on helping the organization create a cultural climate that allows individuals to improve, because as individuals get better at what they do, teams naturally improve. And when teams improve, organizational results dramatically improve.

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