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There is a lot of discussion today on many aspects of testing and project management productivity. Obtaining the most for your investment in test resources. The outsource model, managed test services and test automation are some tools and techniques companies have used to assure product readiness before delivery.

Companies are increasingly relying on Managed Test Services and independent test subject matter experts for verification and validation of requirements to gain efficiencies In test and increased overall project productivity. Success stories Art will discuss and answer questions around:

• Why do Automation Projects fail?
• What are the key area’s you need to focus on to ensure a successful program?
• How can you bring the manual tester back into the test automation process?
• What is Domain Specific Modeling (DSM)?
• What is your next hurdle once you have automated test?

President and CEO of MART Pro-Service Solutions, Mark leads a team that is highly skilled in rapid deployment of software test automation. Mark’s expertise includes HP/Mercury’s Quality Center/QTP, SilkTest, Rational Robot, as well open source test tool, WatiN. He and his team utilize the latest advancements in Domain-specific Modeling for software test automation.

In addition Mark’s background in Processes and Methodology includes: Agile, Extreme Programming, Test Driven Development, Waterfall

Mark has 20+ years experience in:

• Test and Test Automation in a broad range of enterprise technologies and environments
• Test Strategy, Process development and implementation
• Facilitating testing process design and continuous improvement using industry standard practices
• Management of Verification (walkthroughs) and Validation (Unit, Integration, System, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing).
• Driving adoption and deployment of Test Tool suites, ensuring that project teams have the test tool capabilities needed to effectively validate technology and applications
• Promote quality and test formality into and across the Application Life Cycle Management Process.
• Understanding of the business drivers, quality risks, and tradeoffs and can propose risk mitigation alternatives to meet the business need.
• Experience driving the definition, documentation, and enhancement of software processes with a focus on quality assurance.
• Ability to analyze and resolve multiple complex quality testing issues and problems.
• Plan and manage project activities within allocated resources and timeframes

Art Beall is the CTO at MART Pro-Service Solutions located in Plano, Texas. His experience and diverse background within the telecommunications industry are fundamental in the leading edge approach that guides the company's technical direction.