“I had the privilege of reporting directly to Kim when she was Test Lead at TabCorp in 2017/18. Kim brings a zest and vigour I had never seen before in a leadership role and she transformed the testing group during her tenure at TabCorp, mainly with her attitude and commitment to two (2) things - testing as a discipline, and her team as people. To the former, her passion for testing and ever-increasing thirst for knowledge in the field is second to none. To the latter, she genuinely cares about each and every person who reports to her; she understands everybody is different; and she strives to (and manages to) get the level best out of everyone. Best boss ever.”
About
Kim Engel is known in the software community for her passion for driving improvements, dedication to quality and pragmatic approach. She has experience across a broad range of industries and products.
When Kim joins a team she helps to guide and coach others to work more effectively and efficiently towards quality goals. She leads by example to build a cohesive, empowered team of engaged professionals. Her objective is to add value daily, with ALL activities relating back to the company objectives. This creates a productive framework allowing teams to deliver high-quality products to production, faster.
Snapshot:
- 15 years of Management and Leadership experience
- 20 years of software industry experience
- Extensive experience managing multiple concurrent projects with a variety of development approaches
- Industry experience in Entertainment, Healthcare, Media, Aviation, Retail, Telco, Government, IT, R&D and Insurance
- Regular presenter and attendee at various IT Meetup groups and conferences
Activity
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It's International Women's Day - a day to build support for gender parity and celebrate all women, particularly the incredible women at…
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I know that many of us are currently facing layoffs and uncertainty in the tech industry. It can be a difficult and overwhelming time, filled with a…
I know that many of us are currently facing layoffs and uncertainty in the tech industry. It can be a difficult and overwhelming time, filled with a…
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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English Tutor
English Language Partners New Zealand - Working with Refugees and Migrants
- 5 months
Education
Home tutoring for English language skills and NZ cultural information.
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Meetup Organiser
WeTest Auckland Meetup
- 2 years 11 months
Education
Co-organiser of the WeTest Auckland Meetup, www.meetup.com/WeTest-Auckland
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Publications
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7 Signs That You Should Switch to Contracting
Women Testers
See publicationAre you a permanent employee – a “permie” – wondering whether you’d be able to succeed as a contractor? Here are seven signs that you should switch to contracting.
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The Siren Call of Test Metrics
Testing Circus
See publicationReporting on software testing using metrics can have unintended consequences. Which test metrics do we regularly produce for reporting, and what information will stakeholders interpret from those metrics? Let’s examine some real-world examples in detail...
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What does testing look like without test cases?
Testing Trapeze
See publicationInsight into performing software testing and progress reporting effectively, without relying on test cases, and tips to help sell and defend this approach to stakeholders.
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Engaging with Startups
Testing Circus
See publicationLearn about this win-win approach for software testers engaging with startup companies
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Are You a Thinking Tester?
Testing Circus
See publication"Some context-driven testers - including myself - used to follow traditional methods of testing. As Thinking Testers we were increasingly frustrated while using documentation-heavy processes..."
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Interview with Kim Engel
Nicky Tests Software
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Can Test Managers harm product quality by being too helpful?
Testing Trapeze
See publicationThere's a tipping point where taking on more responsibility can harm rather than help the project. Which side of that tipping point are you on?
Courses
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API Testing - Test-Ed
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Altiris Management Development Program - Synergy Group
2004-2005
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Black Box Software Testing Foundations - AST
2012
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Coaching Testers - Anne-Marie Charrett and James Bach
2012
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Data Security
2016
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Exploratory Testing - Testing Times
2012
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Foundations of Test Automation - Trish Khoo
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ISEB (ISTQB) Foundation Certificate - Planit (now de-certified)
2006
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ISTQB Advanced Test Manager - Planit (now de-certified)
2012
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Intro to JavaScript - Node Girls
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Let's Learn Some Ruby - Trish Khoo
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Practical Test Management - Planit
2007
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Programming in the UNIX Shell - Interim Technology
2000
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Rapid Software Testing with James Bach - Engel Consulting
2015
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Rapid Software Testing with James Bach - Testing Times
2014
Honors & Awards
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Best Overall Test Effort
Tasting Let's Test 2013
Adam Howard and I won the prize for Best Overall Testing in the Test Lab Challenge at Tasting Let's Test 2013.
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