NVP Software Solutions

Category: Process Improvement

  • Juggling multiple streams both from a testing POV

    Juggling multiple streams both from a testing POV

    Multiple streams were necessary but the merging was not well organised.

    In the last post we discussed the merger.  It was rocky but eventually everyone had provided their input and we were into Integration and subsequent testing phases.  Obviously, as is usual, some of the problems should have been caught earlier and there was a degree of rework which we could have avoided.  Step’s 1 and 2 did reduce the rework quite a bit.

    Step 3 blend all the streams together and test as one integrated whole.  It took awhile but the testing progressed satisfactorily.

  • TASSQ (Next Week) and National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference – May 2026

    TASSQ (Next Week) and National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference – May 2026

    TASSQ March 2026 Meeting

    Quality Assurance for Startups and Small Organisations

    Presenter: Neil Price-Jones

    Location: Online – Zoom

    When: Tuesday March 31, 2026

    Networking: 6:00 – 6:30

    Presentation: 6:30 p.m. (until 7:30 p.m.) EST

    Cost: $20.00 (CAD)
    Register at https://tassq.org/events.

    Startups and Small Organisations need to consider the Customer Experience, Business Value and Adhere to Security and Compliance for their clients.  They also need to consider making the project Scalable, make sure the users are involved and that they are Agile.

    QA and QC can help with all of these items but they are  frequently ignored until it is too late.    Then when the product is released there is a scramble to make updates and release items without proper testing.  Putting in QA earlier resolves these problems.

    This webinar will address the benefits of QA for Startups and Small Organisations.

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    National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference 

    The National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference is scheduled to take place on May 26, 2026, at the Delta Marriott in Downtown Toronto– 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6, Canada

    This conference is specifically designed for experts in software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering, and it aims to provide a thrilling new gathering tailored to their needs.

    The field is currently experiencing a revolution with the introduction of AI, making this an ideal moment for professionals to take charge and stay ahead of the curve.

    By attending this one-day event in May, participants will have the opportunity to network with industry pioneers who are shaping the future, as well as leverage the power of AI through interactive workshops.


    Further information at: https://nationalsoftwaretestingconference.com/about/

  • Quality Assurance Webinars from NVP Software Solutions

    Quality Assurance Webinars from NVP Software Solutions

    AI testing for the Test Lead or Manager

    A survey of what needs to be considered as a Test Leader or Manager when embarking on using AI in testing or testing an AI enabled system

    March 26, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. Virtual

    Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yh1Cf6PzThu4fcxZJnHzmg

    Quality Assurance for Startups and Small Organisations

    QA is frequently ignored until it is too late.    Then when the product is released there is a scramble to make updates and release items without proper testing.  Putting in QA earlier resolves these problems.

    April 23, 2026 12:00 p.m. Virtual

    Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uR8Noz8fQhmDDlReePHV1g

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    TASSQ March 2026 Meeting

    Quality Assurance for Startups and Small Organisations

    Presenter: Neil Price-Jones

    Location: Online – Zoom

    When: Tuesday March 31, 2026

    Networking: 6:00 – 6:30

    Presentation: 6:30 p.m. (until 7:30 p.m.) EST

    Cost: $20.00 (CAD)
    Register at https://tassq.org/events.

    Startups and Small Organisations need to consider the Customer Experience, Business Value and Adhere to Security and Compliance for their clients.  They also need to consider making the project Scalable, make sure the users are involved and that they are Agile.

    QA and QC can help with all of these items but they are  frequently ignored until it is too late.    Then when the product is released there is a scramble to make updates and release items without proper testing.  Putting in QA earlier resolves these problems.

    This webinar will address the benefits of QA for Startups and Small Organisations.

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________

    National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference 

    The National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference is scheduled to take place on May 26, 2026, at the Delta Marriott in Downtown Toronto– 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6, Canada

    This conference is specifically designed for experts in software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering, and it aims to provide a thrilling new gathering tailored to their needs.

    The field is currently experiencing a revolution with the introduction of AI, making this an ideal moment for professionals to take charge and stay ahead of the curve.

    By attending this one-day event in May, participants will have the opportunity to network with industry pioneers who are shaping the future, as well as leverage the power of AI through interactive workshops.


    Further information at: https://nationalsoftwaretestingconference.com/about/

  • Juggling multiple streams from a testing Point of View

    Juggling multiple streams from a testing Point of View

    Multiple streams were necessary but the merging was not well organised.

    For those who are reading regularly, you may recall the two posts “It’s your move” from February.  The piece we did not include there was that the project started with multiple streams that needed to be brought together.  Project plans had been created for each stream although the allotted time for QA and testing seemed to have vanished somewhere.  Clearly some of the streams planned only to test after merging on the assumption that it would not be their problem.  Shift Left or any of the other terms suggesting early testing seemed to be lost on them.  Of course, the streams were not necessarily going to converge at the same time.

    Step 1 was to create expectations for each stream as to what were the conditions for being merged.  There was pushback from some of the people involved but it was a case of now, when it was simpler and cheaper, or later when it was more expensive.

  • Quality Coaching

    Quality Coaching

    Quality Coaching focuses on guiding the process improvement required to make a difference in the way a department works.  The intent is not to repeat the mistakes of the previous projects but to look at new ways of working which prevent problems in the first place.

    Quality Coaching provides techniques to individuals enabling them to identify places where a Quality Improvement initiative could provide increased efficiency or reduced costs.

    Read the Case study at https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Case-Study-6-Coaching.pdf for a particular example.

  • Fractional Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

    Fractional Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

    1.  Are your clients requesting auditable proof that your product works?
    2. Does your product work as expected in all cases?
    3. Do your backers need independent proof?
    4. Is your development proceeding without any issues?

    If your answers were Yes, No, Yes and No respectively then you may be looking at a requirement for Quality Assurance and Software Testing solutions.    As a preliminary, consider the following when looking for a solution:

    1. Kickstarting Quality Assurance with minimal impact on your existing processes.
    2. Ongoing regular consulting periodically to keep QA on track and make sure the requirements are being met.
    3. Process Improvement and team empowerment while maintaining the current product trajectory.
    4. Providing enhanced communications and delivery strategies to clients.
  • TASSQ and National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference 

    TASSQ and National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference 

    Two weeks to register

    TASSQ February 2026 Meeting

    AI in Quality Engineering: Lessons from Large-Scale, Multi-Vendor Delivery

    Presenter: Natalia Moyseyenko Location: Online – Zoom

    When: Tuesday February 24, 2026

    Networking 6:00 – 6:30

    Presentation 6:30 p.m. (until 7:30 p.m.) EST

    Cost: $20.00 (CAD)
    Register at https://tassq.org/events.

    Presentation Abstract: This session shares practical lessons from applying AI in Quality Engineering within a large, multi-vendor enterprise environment.
    It covers where AI delivers real value in shift-left quality, automation, and decision-making—and where governance, data, and people still matter most. The focus is on what actually works at scale, not experiments or hype.

    Speaker Bio:  Natalia Moyseyenko is a Senior Quality Engineering Manager at EPAM Canada and QE Guild Lead, leading Quality Engineering delivery for a Tier-1, multi-brand North American retailer.
    She oversees QE governance and execution across 200+ Quality Engineers embedded in 700+ engineering teams within a complex, multi-vendor ecosystem.
    Natalia leads enterprise-level QA AI transformation with a pragmatic focus on shift-left quality, scalable automation, and decision-grade insights.
    She is a 4× EPAM CEO Award recipient for quality leadership and transformation impact.

    National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference 

    The National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference is scheduled to take place on May 26, 2026, at the Delta Marriott in Downtown Toronto– 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6, Canada

    This conference is specifically designed for experts in software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering, and it aims to provide a thrilling new gathering tailored to their needs.

    The field is currently experiencing a revolution with the introduction of AI, making this an ideal moment for professionals to take charge and stay ahead of the curve.

  • If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

    If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

    While the quote above may be correct when referring to shoes (as long as the ‘just like it’ includes making it for the other foot), it is certainly not applicable to any software or any assessment. 

    This came up in a different context a couple of days ago with regard to documentation. A solution that was provided for one document was ported to another without consideration of the differences.

    Each project has many unique characteristics (otherwise we could simply grab an existing solution and implement it without concern) so every assessment will be different. Each assessment will return a different answer and nothing other should be assumed. Every situation is not only dependent on the technology being used but also the selected design usually driven by market considerations.

    NVP’s assessments are crafted with that consideration in mind. Every situation is unique and the assessment process allows for that.  There are no preconceived notions.