Meeting Information
Next meeting is February 9, 2010
Networking for QA Professionals
Someone once said that it's not WHAT you know that is important, but WHO you know. As a follow-up to our January meeting which was a lively "round-table" discussion on using social media and marketing yourself for finding employment opportunities, our February meeting topic will be NETWORKING. Please join us to learn innovative and unique ways of expanding the circle of people that you know.
Fred Walker will be conducting a presentation on the importance of face-to-face networking. Fred will be sharing his personal experiences and key lessons learned in identifying networking opportunities, developing a networking plan and building a network.
During his career, Fred Walker has worked as a project manager and consultant. He has worked for major consulting firms as well as in the financial services industry. Fred holds an M.B.A. and Master of Arts degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition, he has earned the Competent Communicator achievement through Toastmasters International®, a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification through Southern Polytechnic State University and the Project Management Professional® through the Project Management Institute®. He is a member of several professional organizations including AQAA.
MEETING AGENDA:
6:30 – 7:00 Networking &
Refreshments
7:00 – 7:15 Welcome and Job
Announcements
7:15 – 8:15 Presentation.
The last 15 minutes is for Q&A.
8:15 - 8:30 Networking
8:30 – 9:00 Board
Meeting
MEETING LOCATION:
Location: MDI - 35 Technology Parkway
South
Suite
150
Norcross,
GA 30092.
Directions:
From Interstate 285 take the GA-141 North exit toward
Cumming/Dahlonega, Merge right onto Peachtree Industrial Blvd.,
NW. Turn left onto Technology Pkwy South, MDI will be on your
left in the office complex. (about 5 miles from I285)
NOTE: Beginning with our August 2009 meeting, visitors will be charged a $10 fee for attending meetings. AQAA members, recruiters, sponsors and guests of the speaker are excluded from this charge. If you have any questions please contact .
25% Discount for AQAA Members Who Attend
International Software Testing & Process Improvement Certification Week
Clearwater Beach, FL February 8-12, 2010
The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) aligns with non-profit groups around the world to promote educational events and disciplined practices for software test and quality professionals.
At this time they are promoting a major education event coming to Clearwater Beach for software testing and QA professionals:
- The Dallas International Testing Certification Week (ITCW) is scheduled for February 8-12, 2010 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. AQAA members can visit www.iist.org/stpw/tampa2010 to learn more about the class schedules, outlines, instructors and early registration discounts.
- At this time IIST is extending a special invitation to members of the AQAA to attend the Clearwater Beach ITCW. Members of the AQAA will receive a 25% discount by using promotional code QAAAGA on their registration. This discount ranges from $175 to $675 per person for this IIST event! (Not to be combined with any other discount)
Course Schedule and Registration information is posted at: www.iist.org/stpw/tampa2010.
Association Awareness Meeting Information from July 21, 2009
IIBA Awareness Event
Please visit the IIBA home page here for further information regarding their upcoming events
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