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Agile Tour Montreal 2017

Agile Tour Montreal 2017

Posted by dwaynemp on  December 3, 2017
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On November 30th 2017, I had an opportunity to attend the 9th annual Agile Tour Montreal Conference. While this is the 9th session, this was my first time attending. It was truly a great event. Here is a brief summary of the presentations I enjoyed the most. Making the Regulatory Process Agile – Fran Alexander Fran Alexander from OpenReg (https://www.openreg.ca)  detailed her experience working with a Startup company using agile. Her key challenges included the
Surfer

“Surf’s up”

Posted by dwaynemp on  August 6, 2017
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Category: Motivation
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While on my weekly nature walk, I observed a group of individuals who were surfing. Due to the waves found in the Lachine Rapids, this was really nothing new.  Lingering around, I noticed a difference. A member of the group had  a long grey beard, balding head, wrinkled skin and appeared to be a lot older than the others. I thought to myself  “what is he doing here, this might be a little too dangerous
Beach Hockey
Photos from my Visit to Toronto, Ontario. (July 20th – 21st 2017). I had an opportunity to visit Kew Beach, Edwards Garden & Scarborough Crescent Park I’ve heard of Beach Volleyball, but Beach Hockey? Tree Trunk – Edwards Garden Toronto Fire Station No. 17 Toronto Fire Station No. 17 Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club The Trunk of this Tree really caught my attention. It’s not usually that you find a trunk so thick, yet detailed.
Little known fact, I enjoy early morning nature walks. The brisk fresh air & peaceful environment can be exhilarating. During these moments of tranquility, I tend to learn about myself & life in general. Today’s lesson stems from a couple I observed who were dancing. They were extremely focused and engaged in each other and their dance routine, to the point, I felt they were not aware of their immediate surroundings. Immediately, I was reminded of the
Who needs Quality Assurance

Who Needs Quality Assurance…

Posted by dwaynemp on  March 12, 2017
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Category: Quality Assurance
During my daily browsing of YouTube videos, i’m not much of an Ad viewer. (the ‘Skip Ad’ link cannot be displayed fast enough). However, a few ads produced by Samsung have caught my attention. They are focused on Samsung’s current Quality Assurance practices. Emphasis is placed on Stress & Battery Tests. This brings to mind, the ancient Benjamin Franklin Quote “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (fittingly created to address fire