Quality Management Consulting Services Case Studies – Software Development Implementations
Quality and Testing
| QA Practices | QC Activities |
|---|---|
| Scoping testing into project | Feature story and AC reviewed by quality manager |
| Bug severity levels (prioritizing in backlog) | Cross browser and mobile compatibility testing |
| Environment and deployment planning | Exploratory testing |
| Test case management tool | Test cases for regression testing |
| Assessment of needs on project | Bug fix testing |
| Success criteria / Measurements / KPI management | API testing |
Quality and Engineering
| QA Practices | QC Activities |
|---|---|
| Code contained in a code repository | Writing and executing unit tests locally |
| Infrastructure setup documented and maintained | Utilizing a CI build system including running tests |
| Architecture reviewed by all engineers via ART session | Contribution guidelines documented and maintained |
| Every change in codebase goes through peer review | API endpoints have integration tests for success and other statuses |
| Guides written for coding techniques | Main development branch passes all automated tests following feature merges |
Quality and Product & Design
| QA Practices | QC Activities |
|---|---|
| Product Design Toolkit | Hypothesize the core customers or end users for the product |
| Product definition process | Conduct interviews with the partner stakeholders |
| Unified vision and clear success metrics | Kickoff workshop with the partner |
| Template for Stakeholder Interviews | Journey Map |
| Template for Engagement Brief and Project Plan | User-centered ideation process |
| Templates for workshop materials | User & Ecosystem Validation |
| POC User Flow | Product Roadmap |
| Epic Kickoffs | 3 amigo meetings |
Quality and BizDev
| QA Practices | QC Activities |
|---|---|
| System for CRM tracking | Keeping CRM up-to-date with information representing the sales funnel |
| Template for Scoping and Planning | Creating a plan for others to input for estimates and planning |
| CRM Training | Including non-BizDev members on potential partner calls |
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Links
My LinkedIn Profile and Recommendations
Qaleti, LLC YouTube channel (includes Quality overview, QA4Startups, QA4Cloud, and more)
Software Quality Management guide (condensed in GitHub)
PODCAST: Smarter Change: “Chris Meunier – Changing to a Culture of Quality” episode
Chris discusses how to create a culture of quality, leveraging existing organizational strengths, and managing change resistance.
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