barbara ziel
QA will get you through the storm.
quality assurance expert
Nothing is ever wasted unless you choose to let it go to waste.
There is so much more to QA than testing.
Think like a QA rock star.
 Balance & PeaceIt doesn't have to be trial by fire to release stable code. When the whole team gets behind the QA effort, nothing can keep you from success. |
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 The IdeaA new project is born. It's good - it's right on time - and you've got QA in early to help build the dream. |
 I See ConnectionsLike so many lights on a string, "it should be a small change" rarely ever is. It's all interwoven - and QA is there to help connect the dots. |
 Best Laid Plans"I love you guys, but that will break downstream..." 'Cuz that's what QA does - we find problems before they get produced, committed, or integrated. |
 Time to StudyI'll review what you've got in place now and build out as needed. This review will set up what is tested, exercised, exorcised, and made bug-resistant. |
 The Great Work BeginsI'll build the QA plan and test approach to fit the schedule and scope of the project, then prep for testing. |
 Write It OutUsing templates and collaborating with the team spawns insightful test plans. And you mitigate risk when you write things out, finding bugs before they cost time and money. |
 Piece It TogetherThe knowledge base of current structure & upcoming changes should be captured & updated as you go. Use it for onboarding new team members and as case studies for the next time 'round. |
 Time to TestSometimes this part goes the full 15 rounds. Whether by component, by ticket, by full or partial suite - the testing gets done, redone, and polished off before launch. |
 Release!It's out the door and no one got hurt in the process. Because you loved on QA, it was a smooth transition from inception to live code. |
 Don't Let It RustYou built it; now you need to maintain it. Update the test library weekly, sprintly, & quarterly to ensure it remains relevant and includes latest site changes. |
 Cool Hand LucilleQA is cool like that. We just are. |
I assess the process, design the test approach, & regress the site so you can live bug-free.
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It's a full-scale collaboration to bring out the best in everyone, for the good of the project.
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Who I Am
Over twenty years of quality and testing experience.
Skilled at leading on-shore & off-shore teams of varying sizes.
Someone committed to quality and enjoying the process, too.
I am proud of the work I do.
What I Believe
I've seen that working together toward a common goal is something we all yearn to do in every aspect of life.
I build bridges whenever I can so true collaboration can take place throughout the SDLC.
I propose workable alternative solutions to get the job done.
Come with me - see the difference a conscientious quality program can make.
What I Do
Assess your overall process & learn from your team.
Suggest process improvements & tools to help you succeed.
Perform manual, cross-browser web testing on various Windows and Apple devices.
Use Selenium IDE scripting to set up automation.
I get it done.