Course code: WEB-1
  • Years with company: 2
  • Years programming: 30
  • Primary programming language: Ada
  • Other programming languages: C, C++, Perl, Java
  • Unit test harnesses: Proptietary
  • Something else: I worked in the defense industry for 27 years on very large systems. I have also work on software on several different satelites. I am now a test lead at Smiths
  • Test practice now: Manual testing
  • Target system: Medical infusion pump
  • Dev tools: Visual Studio
  • Build time: 11-30 seconds
  • Coding standard: Minimal standard At Smiths
  • Function too long: depends
  • Code reviews: I perform code reviews with a checklist and extensive knowledge base
  • Code time: 70
  • Test time: 20
  • Debug time: 10
  • Favorite thing about dev: I like the challenge making sure the software meets the requirements and is extensible when more requirements are levied against it.
  • Least favorite thing about dev: Not having all the requirements when I start.
  • Tdd knowledge: Very little. just started the book.
  • Why are you attending: I would like to be a trainer of TDD and to ensure our new project does not fall into the old habbits that is not TDD.