Course code: BIRD-1
  • Years with company: < 1
  • Years programming: programmed for 10 years. But now in product
  • Primary programming language: Educated in C++, practiced VB and Java
  • Other programming languages: Mainly SaaS based development when coding
  • Unit test harnesses: JUnit
  • Something else: Formerly a coder building SaaS/cloud based solutions for eCommerce, RFP systems, and attendee management systems (hospitality meetings, events, and business travel). I spent ~10 years (mixed between developer and product) practicing Agile (Scrum) based development
  • Test practice now: I am currently a Product Manager
  • Target system: N/A
  • Dev tools: N/A
  • Build time: Under 10 seconds
  • Coding standard: N/A
  • Function too long: N/A
  • Code reviews: N/A
  • Code time: N/A
  • Test time: N/A
  • Debug time: N/A
  • Favorite thing about dev: I love having the ability to solve problems using software. Additionally, since software is never done and always changing, you're constantly looking for ways to deliver additional value to customers and streamline what's already written.
  • Least favorite thing about dev: From the product side of things, it's the same ole story, I can't have it created for me fast enough :)
  • Tdd knowledge: My main experience with tdd is from the product side of things, so I have exposure to writing user stories with both the main success and failure paths.
  • Why are you attending: I was asked to attend because of my previous experience with Agile software development