Author Archives: Keith McIntosh

About Keith McIntosh

With over 20 years of experience in all aspects of software quality assurance, testing and software development, Keith McIntosh has built PQA into a world-class software testing services firm and continues to shape its vision and culture. Keith is a founding board member of the New Brunswick Information Technology Council and a member of the Premier’s Advisory Council on Technology. Keith is also involved in mentoring and supporting start-ups via organizations like Launch36, 21inc, Wallace McCain Institute and Pond Deshpande Centre, along with investments such as Iona Software Solutions. https://ca.linkedin.com/pub/keith-mcintosh/1/2ba/638

Tending to Your Tester Garden: Growing a Great Test Team

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Keith McIntosh

Creating a great test team is a lot like gardening, you need to find the right seeds and make sure to plant them in an environment where they will germinate, grow and thrive. But what seeds do you look for, … Continue reading →

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A Remote Tester’s Perspective – The Challenges and Solutions

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Keith McIntosh

On October 27, 2011, Keith McIntosh presented “A Remote Tester’s Perspective: The Challenges and Solutions” at the Software Test Professionals Conference in Dallas, Texas. Much has been written on the many challenges associated with remote testing locations whether they are onshore, nearshore or offshore.  The … Continue reading →

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