From: Titelbaum, Alan <Alan.Titelbaum@tfn.com>
Subject: Effective Software Inspections-NESQAF MEETING January 11,2000
Date: Thursday, December 30, 1999 11:25 AM



NOTICE OF UPCOMING NESQAF MEETING
New England Software Quality Assurance Forum Meeting


Meeting Date: January 11, 2000 - 6:30-9:00 PM
 Refreshments served 6:00-6:30 PM

Topic:  Effective Software Inspections

Presenter:  Howie Dow

Abstract:
Conventional wisdom suggests that individuals who are familiar with the
product being inspected must accomplish formal software inspections, also
known as Fagan or Fagan style inspections. Contrary to that wisdom, formal
software inspections can be effectively conducted by teams including members
who lack in-depth product knowledge. In fact, the differing viewpoint
provided by those without detailed product knowledge may offer a more robust
inspection. This talk will provide data suggesting that a properly prepared
and trained team can achieve an effective inspection even though they are
not familiar with the details of the product or even the domain of the
product.

Bio:
Howie Dow is a Systems Software Engineer for Enterprise Systems Lab (ESL) at
Compaq Computer Corporation, Littleton, Massachusetts. Within ESL he works
on gathering requirements and planning for test projects and process
improvement activities. In addition, he teaches software courses part time
for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has presented papers at conferences
on the subjects of process improvement, testing and measurement. Howie has a
BS in Electrical Engineering, a MS in Computer Engineering and a Master of
Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Location:  Lotus Development Corporation,
     One Rogers Street Building,
     Cambridge, Massachusetts

It is the One Rogers Street Building across from the Cambridgeside Galleria
Mall.
Free parking in the One Rogers Street garage. Dial (617) 693-4732 for
directions.
Call Alan (617) 856-2467 for more information about NESQAF.


Tentative NESQAF Meeting schedule for the 1999-2000
February 1, 2000 TBA
March 7, 2000 TBA
April 4, 2000 TBA
May 2, 2000 TBA
June 6, 2000 TBA