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Anne-Marie Charrett

Anne-Marie Charrett

Sydney, Australia

Tech Leadership. Founder of Testing Times. Anne-Marie advocates a whole quality approach to modern engineering practises. Author Quality Coaching Book. Keynote Speaker Founder SpeakEasy Diversity.

Celebrate your wins in software testing

Celebrate your wins in software testing

Too often software testers are the bearers of bad news: “There is a major defect that will stop us rolling out to production on time” “We have to increase the budget to ensure that the system is properly tested” The more I roll software testing concepts to companies, the more

6th Software Test Managers Forum

One of my goals this year is networking and freshening up my software testing skills. So, I decided to go along to the 6th Software Test Manager’s Forum sponsored by K.J Ross and Associates What a great success this event was. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet

Get Success to drive your software testing consultancy

Get Success to drive your software testing consultancy

If you want your software testing consultancy to succeed, first ask what sort of success you want. You probably have some ideas on this. For example, you may want to run an exclusive software consultancy with a reputation for excellence, or make a million before you're 30, or

How I setup a software testing consultancy

One question that keeps popping up into my inbox is …..I want to setup a software testing consultancy…any advice? Ohhh yes. Heaps of advice. I don’t know if it will do anyone any good, but I have heaps of advice. However before I start down that path, I

Freelance Testers - a smarter, cost effective way for startups

ITnews had an article recently on startups. It examines what to look for in a startup, and also how to minimise the risks. Here’s an excerpt: ‘A startup’s immaturity will be reflected in the quality and capabilities of its product. As you would when considering an established vendor,

How to kickstart a freelance software testing project

Starting a freelance software testing project is similar in many ways to any other project. It requires rigorous planning, well thought out tests, and excellent communication. As a freelancer however, you may feel more responsible in making sure that your client is happy with your work. This way, you have

Reality bites

Reality bites

Who doesn’t love the internet? As a small business owner of a software testing consultancy, its a great way to promote myself along side the bigger companies. However, I’m discovering the major minus side to promoting on the internet. That is, its too absorbing. I can’t resist