Tech Talks with Corecom Consulting: Recent Episodes
Listen to an exclusive interview with Keith Williams, Development Manager at IRIS Software. Keith discusses legacy applications sharing:
- How you can justify transforming your legacy applications as a technology leader
- Options available and the trade-offs between the different approaches
- Strategies on how to handle stakeholders and customers
Listen here:
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Keith is the keynote speaker at DevBoss; an award-winning event for leaders in Software Development, on Thursday 23 May 2019 from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Leeds. Click here to read more about the event.
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*Organisations are more reliant on contractors now than ever before. Recent statistics suggest 41% of technology employers are planning to engage contractors throughout the year, a 6% increase from last year.
In a crowded market, contractors may find it difficult to find the perfect career. Managers also struggle to retain the best contractors, particularly as their skills are in high demand.
Chris Roberts, CEO at Nimble Approach, a collective of recognised specialists in Agile and Lean thinking, discusses:
- How to attract and retain contractors through building positive relationships and company culture
- Mindfulness and advice on mental health and wellbeing for contractors
- Top tips on securing a contract in a saturated market, including advice on personal statements and CVs.
This interview is hosted by Georgie Lynskey, Head of Business Analysis & Senior IT Appointments at Corecom Consulting.
*Source: Contractor UK, 2019
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Richard Cowling, Business Intelligence Test Manager at Jet2.com. Richard discusses the importance of mapping in testing, sharing:
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How mapping is as a useful tool in software testing
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Behaviours within organisations that enable or block achievements
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Three mapping techniques to build a successful test strategy
Richard is the keynote speaker at TestBoss; an award-winning event for leaders in Software Testing, on Tuesday 2 April 2019 from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Leeds. Click here to read more about the event.
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Here’s an exclusive interview with Richard Bradshaw, CEO (BossBoss) of the Ministry of Testing. Richard discusses automation in testing, addressing:
- the valuable skills and testing mindset beyond coding that are often missed within automation testing
- how and where attendees should be utilising automation
- messages and unique visualisations for testing teams to take forward.
Richard is the keynote speaker at TestBoss; the only Test Management networking event in the North West for leaders in Software Testing, on Thursday 21 March 2019 from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Manchester.
https://www.corecomconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/An-interview-with-the-CEO-BossBoss-of-the-Minisitry-of-Testing.mp3 If you haven’t already, click here to register your interest for TestBoss.
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Ann-Marie Gilbert, Digital Coach and Trainer at Google Digital Garage and founder of Pink Moods. Ann-Marie is the keynote speaker at WITBoss; an award-winning event for female women in technology, on Thursday 7 March 2019 from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Leeds. Ann-Marie shares:
- an overview of her professional experience and the story behind setting up Pink Moods
- the importance of resilience in the workplace
- how attendees can use Googles #Iamremarkable workshop to increase confidence.
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Alasdair Thomson, Head of Business and Data Solutions at travel retail expert, Counter Intelligence Retail (CiR).
Alasdair is the keynote speaker at DevBoss; an award-winning event for Software Development Managers, on Tuesday 22 November 2018 from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Leeds. Alasdair shares:
- An overview of his Software Development and IT journey and experience using Cloud
- A quick insight into public awareness of data and how its misuse has impacted cloud computing
- How attendees can use the cloud in their teams and businesses
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Listen to an exclusive interview with TestBoss event keynote speakers, Saskia Coplans and Jahmel Harris, co-founders of cyber security consultancy, Digital Interruption. They cover:
- An overview of their experience in Software Testing
- A sneak preview of the live hacking demonstration which will be undertaken at the event
- How to guard against human error and tools to support security
- Insights into what attendees will take away from TestBoss
Jahmel and Saskia will be speaking at TestBoss, an award-winning networking event for Software Test Managers, on Thursday 1 November from 6.00 – 8.30pm in central Manchester.
https://www.corecomconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/TestBoss-October-2018-podcast.mp3 The post TestBoss – Ghost in the machine, how hackers break software appeared first on Corecom.
Blockchain is being commercialised in a growing number of areas and is providing new technological possibilities in financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications industries and the public sector.
Tej Powar, Managing Director at Chainwave, delves into the opportunities provided by Blockchain technology, discussing:
- Its impact on today’s society
- Permission versus permission-less Blockchain
- The future of Blockchain
This interview is hosted by Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director at Corecom Consulting.
Did you know?
Blockchain technology is transforming the global economy, driving a shift from the internet of information to the internet of value. It has proven to be secure and reliable, reducing transaction times and providing data that is reliable, timely, accurate and accessible.
Healthcare and life sciences are sectors where blockchain technology is currently emerging as a business focus.
https://www.corecomconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Blockchain-technoloy-interview-with-Tej-Powar.mp3
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The UK gaming industry is experiencing substantial growth, with approximately 50% of the UK population playing video games. It’s Europe’s largest market and the fifth largest market in the world.
Listen to former Associate Producer at Double Eleven and Spotify’s Network Engineer, Lee Cherry, talk about:
- How he’s progressed in his career to where he is today
- What spurred him to pursue a career in Development
- The most exciting project he’s worked on
- His favourite video console and game
- The future of the gaming industry
This interview is hosted by Rick Hughes, Director and Head of Software Testing/QA at Corecom Consulting.
Did you know?
There are over 2,200 active games companies in the UK, with world-class talent across a range of games technologies such as PC and console, mobile, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, esports and Artificial Intelligence. The rise in the popularity of gaming is owing to the ease of access on smartphones, games consoles, PCs, virtual reality headsets and online.
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Technology firms in Leeds have achieved a combined turnover of more than £1bn over the last year with the average digital technology sector employee in Leeds adding approximately £83,000 to the regional economy each year*.
With this in mind, Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director at Corecom Consulting, put technology specialist, Glenn Crossley, under the spotlight. Glenn covers:
- His background in technology
- The growth of Yorkshire’s tech industry
- What he thinks the future holds for tech
Did you know?
Sheffield, together with other fast-developing Northern cities like Manchester and Leeds, is the home to many successful global companies and is benefiting from access to some great talent and a genuine entrepreneurial culture that’s fueling strong growth momentum*.
Source: Tech Nation 2018
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Does your organisation understand the benefits of Software Testing?
Tony Barber, Technology Manager of Quality Assurance (QA) at Morrisons covers:
- How to promote Software Testing to stakeholders and decision makers
- Understanding your target audience, their challenges and objectives
- Tailoring testing to your organisation
This is an exclusive interview podcast with Tony and Rick Hughes, Director and Head of Software Testing/QA at Corecom Consulting.
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Leigh Rathbone, Agile Test Coach and Digital Transformation Lead at Shop Direct.
Leigh is the keynote speaker at TestBoss Manchester; an award-winning event for Leaders within Software Test Management, on Thursday 14 June from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Manchester. Leigh shares:
- An overview of his Software Testing journey and experience in a Waterfall and Agile world
- A quick insight into how Software houses are changing mindsets and why the Test Management community must change
- How attendees will gain confidence when facing Agile challenges.
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Jo Graham, Technology Director at Morrisons.
Jo is the keynote speaker at WITBoss; an award-winning networking event for female leaders within the IT industry, on Thursday 21 June from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Leeds. Jo shares:
- An overview of her professional experience in the technology sector
- The gender traits women can display without thinking about it
- A quick insight into what attendees will take away
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Gwen Diagram, Principal Test Engineer at Sky.
Gwen is the keynote speaker at TestBoss; an award-winning event for Leaders within Software Test Management, on Tuesday 22 May from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Leeds. Gwen shares:
- An overview of Gwen’s involvement in Software Testing
- Her experience choosing an automation framework
- The different layers of testing and how to endorse to Senior Management
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Listen to an exclusive interview podcast with Kevin Whittington, Managing Director at wellbeing consultancy, Nooksrest.
As part of Stress Awareness Month, Kevin and Josh O’ Hanlon, Head of Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence at Corecom Consulting, discuss:
- What wellbeing means and its four different states
- Why it is important in the workplace
- What you can do for your employees
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Andrew Carvell, Managing Director at One Voice.
Andrew is the keynote speaker at ITBoss; a unique platform for Senior IT Professionals on Thursday 19 April from 8.30 – 10.30am in Central Leeds. Andrew shares with us:
- An overview of his experience in Crisis Management
- What he’ll be covering in his presentation
- What attendees will take away from the breakfast event
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Simon Jones, Senior Programme Test Manager at AstraZeneca.
Simon is the keynote speaker at TestBoss; a unique platform for Test Managers through to Heads of Test on Thursday 22 March from 6.00 – 8.30pm in Central Manchester. Simon shares with us:
- An overview of his experience
- What he’ll be covering in his presentation
- What attendees will take away from the evening
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Listen to an exclusive interview podcast with Jamie Toyne, Business Analysis Manager at Plusnet, award-winning communications provider based in Yorkshire.
Jamie and Georgie Lynskey, Head of Business Analysis & Senior IT Appointments at Corecom Consulting discuss:
- Key soft skills Managers search for in candidates
- Advice on how to impress your interviewer(s) during the process
- Being a ‘self-starter’ and using your initiative to progress in your career
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Listen to an exclusive podcast interview with Tanja Lichtensteiger, Business Systems Development Manager at Leeds Beckett University.
Tanja and Josh Dixon, Head of Software Development at Corecom Consulting, discuss what the IT sector and businesses can do to attract more female applicants, including:
- The importance of women working in technology
- How to increase female applicants applying for an IT role, including job descriptions
- What prevents women from applying for technology positions
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Listen to an exclusive interview podcast with James Naylor, Director at Info Security People; a security provider for small to medium enterprises.
James and Marina Dooney, Head of Networking and Infrastructure at Corecom Consulting, discuss the importance of cyber security, including:
- Computer viruses and anti-virus programmes.
- The importance of higher IT security within a business or organisation
- The future of security
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Listen to an exclusive interview with Lee Innes, BI Manager at Aviva.
Lee is the keynote speaker at BIBoss; an award-winning event for Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing professionals on Thursday 16 November from 6.00 – 8.30pm. Lee shares with us:
- An overview of his current role and responsibilities
- What he’ll be covering in his presentation
- What attendees will take away from the event
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Listen to an exclusive podcast interview with Hadrian Smith, Head of Analysis & Consultancy at Welcom Digital; a loan management solutions company for both commercial and consumer finance.
Hadrian and Georgie Lynskey, Head of Business Analysis & Senior IT Appointments at Corecom Consulting, discuss:
- Why is it important to have a mix of experience, abilities and aspirations within a team?
- What personality traits are associated with good Business Analysts and consultants?
- How do you encourage individuals to invest into a team?
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Listen to an interview with ITBoss keynote speakers: Simon Roberts, Principal Consultant at Infinity Works Consulting and Joe Ellis, Product Manager – Free To Play Games at Sky Betting & Gaming.
Ahead of the award-winning event on Thursday 24 August, they share with us:
- Their career journey that’s brought them where they are today
- How they met
- What they’re planning to cover in their presentation
- What they’d like attendees to take away from the event
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Research suggests that many Business Analysis managers find it difficult to:
- Identify good talent during the interview process
- Measure the quality of their Business Analysis team
- Establish where to go next in their career
In the run up to BABoss, an award-winning networking event for leaders in Business Analysis, we interviewed Guest Speaker Christina Lovelock, Business Analysis Manager at the University of Leeds, to get a flavour of what we can look forward to hearing and discussing at the event.
Christina tells us:
- how she worked her way from being a project worker at York council to now heading up Business Analysis at Leeds University
- what she thinks are the key challenges faced by BA managers
- what she’ll be covering at BABoss on 6 July 2017.
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We all know that there’s a major gender gap when it comes to women in technology roles. Companies are 15% more likely to perform better if they are gender diverse. But employers in the tech industry find it difficult to retain women.
Popular challenges women in tech say they face are:
- committing to knowing their own mind and speaking it in the workplace
- being confident enough to trust their instincts amongst their colleagues.
In the run up to WITBoss, an award-winning networking event for women in tech, we interviewed Guest Speaker Lisa Jones, Founder and Director at Barclay Jones, to get a flavour of what we can look forward to hearing and discussing at the event.
Lisa tells us:
- about her experiences as a woman in technology
- what she thinks are the key challenges for women in tech roles
- what delegates can look forward to taking away from the WITBoss networking event on 20 June
Listen
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