Driving Impactful 1:1 Meetings: Empowering QA/QE Professionals and their Managers for growth.
10:30 - 11:30 Great Hall 1 & 2
One-on-one meetings are a cornerstone of effective team management, yet their true potential is often untapped, especially within Software Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering (QA/QE) teams. This session explores how QA/QE professionals can proactively shape their 1:1 meetings to foster growth, clarity, and collaboration, while also equipping managers/supervisors with actionable strategies to lead these conversations for maximum impact.
Brian Hamilton is an accomplished Software Engineering leader with extensive experience in QA/QE, test automation, Data Validation, and engineering management in everything from VC-backed Start Ups to Federal Contracting. Brian specializes in building high-performing QA/QE and Dev teams, driving process improvements, and championing best practices in a high-speed SDLC. He is passionate about empowering both Software Engineering professionals and managers to collaborate effectively, foster continuous learning, and deliver exceptional product quality. Brian is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, including "QA or the Highway," where he shares actionable insights on leadership, team development, and innovative Quality Engineering strategies.