BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20081102T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 RDATE:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T203404Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090114T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090114T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081215T203404Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081217T013707Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456230 DESCRIPTION:Lean methods in software development have progressed from con ceptual understanding to practical techniques that people are using to s olve problems and ship software today. The Lean toolkit augments or enha nces the practices that are available to today's Agile practitioner. Lea n expands the organizational scope of Agile and provides a rich and robu st set of methods for process improvement. \;\n \;\nCorey Ladas is a Lean Software Development consultant and practitioner who focuses on evolving local development processes through systematic self-organizatio n and continuous improvement. He will discuss and demonstrate some of th e techniques from his new book\, Scrumban: Essays on Kanban Systems for Lean Software Development. \;\n \;\nPizza at 6:30pm\, talk at 7pm\ , beer after. Pizza is sponsored by YesMail. As ever\, we will follow th e meeting with a chat and hang out at a local pub. \n\nTags: lean\, xp\, xpdx\, agile\, programming\, sofware\, process\, scrum\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250456230 URL:http://www.xpdx.org/ SUMMARY:XPDX January: Lean Thinking for Agile Process Evolution LOCATION:CubeSpace [ *sniff* out of business 12 June 2009]: 622 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland Oregon 97214 USA SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140905T193908Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141021T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141021T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140905T193908Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140905T193908Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466938 DESCRIPTION: \;\nThe presentation starts at 6:30. \;\n \;\nAbs tract: \;\n \;\nWhat is your company’s culture? What is your org’s culture? What is your team’s culture? The three may be completely dif ferent\, or have strong themes\, but the point is that a culture exists with or without you. You don’t force a culture\, you either invite or i ncite it to take on certain characteristics that are valued. For example \, aspects such as learning\, communication\, and collaboration are thre e activities that may be rewarded on your team\, but are they valued eno ugh for the team to do it on their own? Culture is what an anthropologi st sees if they observed you in action. Is it forced by another or is i t organic? In this talk\, Jon will share his thoughts and experiences a bout the cultures he has seen over the years and what you might take awa y to incite (and invite) in your culture when you get back to your desk. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nJon Bach from eBay \;\n \;\nWith almost 20 years of experience in software testing\, Jon Bach has held te chnical and managerial positions at Hewlett-Packard\, Microsoft\, and eB ay. His role as Director of Live Site Quality at eBay involves being on a team dedicated to building “end-to-end” tests (activity flows) to disc over bugs on eBay’s sites that threaten its core business. Jon is most n otable for being the brother of renowned testing expert James Bach\, wit h whom he created Session-Based Test Management. He can usually be found wearing a ball cap\, hanging out in conference hallways\, talking about testing techniques and philosophy. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nA Sp ecial Treat from PNSQC \;\n \;\nPlan on coming early! In collabora tion with the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) the SPIN meeting will complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages beginning a t 5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for networking and knowledge exc hange with other practitioners on the current state of software developm ent. \;\n \;\nPNSQC is the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conf erence\, a group of volunteers interested in Software Quality. The Missi on of the PNSQC is to enable knowledge exchange to produce higher qualit y software. As a non-profit\, it seeks to promote software quality by pr oviding education and opportunities for information exchange within the software community. \;\n \;\n \;\nHow to Register \;\n \; \nThis is a FREE lecture sponsored by the Rose City SPIN. But you can he lp us plan by registering at: http://october-2014-spin-pnsqc.eventbrite. com \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nRose City SPIN \;\n \;\nThe Ro se City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum f or networking\, mutual support\, and promotion of effective software pra ctices. We exchange practical experiences\, ideas\, knowledge\, wisdom\, and war stories about the technical\, business\, and human facets of so ftware process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software devel opment community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one\, corporate or self-employed\, indust rial or academic setting\, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. \;\ n \;\n \n\nTags: software\, process\, quality\, pnsqc\, spin\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466938 SUMMARY:SPIN: Inciting and Inviting a Quality Culture SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250807T005527Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250807T005527Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250807T005527Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482159 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 13\, 2025 at midnight t hrough Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025 at midnight.\n\nDescription:\nThe 4 3rd Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference will be held October 1 3-15\, 2025. The conference theme is "\;QI: Increase your Quality In telligence"\; - many aspects of quality go beyond testing. Quality i s relevant to design\, manufacturing\, code\, applications\, user experi ence\, writing/prose\, and many other areas that may not be obvious. We invite everyone to submit talks on a broad range of subjects and issue t his challenge along with it: "\;What can I do to increase the overal l quality intelligence of myself\, my team\, and the greater community?& quot\; \;\n \;\nPNSQC 2025 is both an in-person and online event\, even offering a FREE virtual track to watch our keynotes and invited sp eakers. Early bird pricing for our full conference lasts until September 15th! \;\n \;\nRegister online at: [https://pnsqc.org/register](h ttps://pnsqc.org/register) \;\n \;\nTracks Include - Quality Engin eering (Process &\; Methods\, Tools &\; Technologies) - Management \, Leadership\, People &\; Enterprise IT Quality - AI and Emerging Te chnologies \;\n \;\nOur industry learns from working with educatio n\, healthcare\, manufacturing\, government sectors\, and more. What can those other industries learn from us? Come and find out at PNSQC 2025.\ n\nTags: AI\, automation\, engineer\, networking\, qa\, quality assuranc e\, software\, software quality\, software testing\, tech\, technology\, test\, testing\, tooling\, bug bash\, fun\, game\, process\, technologi es\, leadership\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482159 URL:https://pnsqc.org/register SUMMARY:PNSQC 2025: The Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference LOCATION:University Place Hotel: 310 SW Lincoln Street\, Portland Oregon 97201 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260106T020230Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260122T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260122T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260106T020230Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260106T020230Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482380 DESCRIPTION:It’s time to kick off the 2026 Call for Papers with a Quality Jam! This will be an evening of lightning talks to inspire and be inspi red for new proposals on software quality — a jam session to get togethe r as a group and hear a variety of perspectives. \;\n \;\nThe spea ker lineup for this year is: \;\n \;\n"\;Testing the Future: F rom Testing Code to Testing Intelligence"\; with Premi Vinayagam fro m Jama software \;\n"\;The OWASP Top 10 Isn’t a Vulnerability Lis t—It’s a Mirror: What 2025 Tells Us About Supply Chain Security"\; w ith Caroline Wong \;\n"\;Test Plans Made Easy: Saying a Lot By Sa ying Very Little"\; with Wayne Rosenberry \;\n"\;Data-Driven API Test Case Generation Using AI and Model Context Protocol"\; with Joseph Petsche \;\n"\;Formally Secure Hardware with Rust"\; with Calvin Deutschbein \;\n"\;Lessons Learned in AI Engineering& quot\; with Mitch White \;\n"\;Software Quality by Example as a S enior Engineer"\; with Mark Kleinhaus \;\n \;\nMake a New Year 's resolution to build your career by increasing your quality know-how a nd skills\, and make some new connections with other software quality pr ofessionals. \;\n \;\nThe first hour will provide time for network ing and a chance to share some food and drink. \;\n \;\nThis event is hybrid - we'll be returning to the University Place Hotel\, and we'l l also stream it online\, all for free!\n\nTags: AI\, automation\, engin eer\, leadership\, networking\, process\, qa\, quality assurance\, softw are\, software quality\, software testing\, tech\, technologies\, techno logy\, test\, testing\, tooling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250482380 URL:https://www.meetup.com/pnw-software-quality-professionals-pnsqc/event s/312162114 SUMMARY:PNSQC Quality Jam 2026 LOCATION:Portland University Place Hotel: 310 SW Lincoln\, Portland OR 97 201 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260106T020449Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260123T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260123T083000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260106T020449Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260106T020449Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482381 DESCRIPTION:As part of the start of the PNSQC 2026 Call for Papers\, we’r e excited to invite the community to a full day of free\, in-person work shops in Portland. Held the day after the PNSQC Quality Jam\, this Free Workshop Day is designed to sharpen practical skills\, spark new ideas\, and bring the QA community together for hands-on learning and connectio n. \;\n \;\nJoin us for an interactive day led by experienced prac titioners and thought leaders\, featuring two workshop tracks with sessi ons offered in both the morning and afternoon. Whether you’re strengthen ing your core testing skills or exploring how AI is shaping modern quali ty practices\, there’s something here for you. \;\n \;\nRegistrati on on the PNSQC website is required. \;\n \;\nYou can register for the full day\, or choose only the workshop options that fit your schedu le. Space is limited\, so we encourage you to register early and help sp read the word. \;\n \;\nMorning Workshops (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM) \;\n \;\nAI Orchestration: Dual Stewardship with John Cvetko. Explore how humans and AI can collaboratively manage quality\, risk\, and decis ion-making in modern systems. \;\nQA Re-Bootcamp with Heather Wilcox &\; Bhushan Gupta. Refresh foundational testing skills and examine mo dern quality practices through engaging\, activity-based learning. \; \n \;\nAfternoon Workshops (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM) \;\n \;\nIntegra te MCP into your workflow with Joe Petsche. We will work with a variety of MCP servers to connect your quality apps and find ways to do your job better and faster. Come with your apps and we will connect in to your s cenarios too. \;\nWriting Practical Test Plans\, Fast and Easy with W ayne Roseberry. This workshop teaches a pragmatic\, lightweight approach to writing effective test plans—fast. \;\n \;\nThere will be morn ing refreshments\, and we'll take a group lunch\, giving you plenty of t ime to connect with fellow quality professionals throughout the day.\n\n Tags: AI\, automation\, bug bash\, engineer\, fun\, game\, leadership\, networking\, process\, qa\, quality assurance\, software\, software qual ity\, software testing\, tech\, technologies\, technology\, test\, testi ng\, tooling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482381 URL:https://www.meetup.com/pnw-software-quality-professionals-pnsqc/event s/312743006 SUMMARY:PNSQC 2026 QA Free Workshop Day LOCATION:University Place Hotel: 310 SW Lincoln Street\, Portland Oregon 97201 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260508T001525Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260526T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260526T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260508T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260508T001525Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482573 DESCRIPTION:Please register on either Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/pnw- software-quality-professionals-pnsqc/events/314648123/) or Luma (https:/ /luma.com/60m4kgqw) so we can count attendance! \;\n \;\nConverge with your fellow software professionals this May at Steeplejack on NE Br oadway! \;\n \;\nWhat are project managers actually saying about A I\, quality\, and delivery — and what does it mean for us in QA? Jahzeel Ormeño\, Founder and Principal Consultant of SimplexityPM\, is bringing the conversation from the PMI Portland Annual Conference straight to ou r Meetup with her informal talk "\;From the PMI Conference Floor: Wh at the PM World Is Saying About Quality\, AI\, and Getting Work Done Rig ht"\;. \;\n \;\nJahzeel is excited to debrief her experience f rom the conference with an honest conversation about what PMs are actual ly talking about: where AI is showing up (and where it isn’t)\, what els e dominated the room\, and how the PM practices most of us take for gran ted connect directly to software quality outcomes. Come ready to share w hat you’re seeing on your end too — the best part will be comparing note s. \;\n \;\nYou don’t need to be a PM to get something out of this . It’s a good fit if you’re curious about any of the following: \;\n• What PMs and quality folks have in common (and where they still talk pa st each other) \;\n• How AI is actually landing in delivery teams — b eyond the hype \;\n• Which PM habits quietly prevent quality problems before they start \;\n• Continuing the conversations from PMI Portla nd 2026 \;\n \;\nThis will be a hybrid meetup\, so mingle in perso n or tune in online. Doors (and virtual lobby) open at 6pm for a half ho ur of pre-talk networking. \;\n \;\nSchedule: \;\n \;\n6pm - 6:30pm Networking (online included) \;\n6:30pm - 7:30pm ‎Open discus sion led by Jahzeel \;\n \;\n(While free to attend\, food and drin ks from the delicious Steeplejack menu will not be covered.)\n\nTags: pm \, pmi\, project management\, agile\, AI\, automation\, engineer\, leade rship\, networking\, process\, qa\, quality assurance\, software\, softw are quality\, software testing\, tech\, technologies\, technology\, test \, testing\, tooling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 82573 URL:https://luma.com/60m4kgqw SUMMARY:PNSQC May Meetup: From the PMI Floor - an honest conversation on AI LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing Company: 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR 97 232\, Portland OR 97232 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR