Why Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation is Necessary in Tech and Quality Assurance
We all have heard why diversity and inclusion is important to the success of any organization but that also applies to technology and quality assurance. In this session, we will go over the history of diversity in tech, go through examples of how some failures of technology could have been avoided if there was inclusion, and dial down on why specifically diversity & inclusion is important in Quality Assurance. We will discuss implicit biases and ways WE can make a change for the future!
Session Information
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Room: Cartoon Room
Jenna is currently an Automation Engineer for Encova Insurance located in Columbus, Ohio. She has over 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance including manual testing, production support testing, and primarily, performance testing. She currently holds the ISTQB Certified Testing Foundation Level certification. Jenna is also passionate about Diversity & Inclusion and currently is the Chair of Mosaic, the LGBTQ+ Associate Resource Group at Encova. Prior to her technology career, she worked in health care and recreation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Master’s degree in Recreation Studies, and an Associate’s degree in Computer Science. Jenna is proud of her diverse background and believes it aides in her success today as a Quality Assurance professional.