American Society for Quality
 Section 0904 - East Central Indiana
PO Box 3147  Muncie, IN 47307-1147
www.asq904.org
The source of Quality Professionalism in East Central Indiana

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Wednesday, January 15, 2003
to be held at the
Sirloin Stockade
North West corner of McGalliard and Morrison Roads
Across the street from the Muncie Wal-Mart
4949 W Hessler Rd, Muncie, IN      Phone:(765) 287-9051
Click here for direction to the Sirloin Stockade

Many quality assurance principles are applicable to all production environments, regardless of industry. This presentation will focus on how Ontario Systems applies these principles to software development.

Ontario Systems is built on a unique corporate culture, which impacts the quality assurance process. This presentation also will include a brief overview of Ontario Systems’ history, business niche and corporate philosophy.

About our Speakers:

Craig Ayers, Manager, Quality Assurance,  Ontario Systems
       Craig Ayers manages Ontario Systems’ Quality Assurance group. This group includes systems analysts, quality control analysts and media specialists who work directly with over 100 software developers. The team is responsible for development processes and all software testing, as well as project design and documentation before it is released to the client.
       Ayers began employment with Ontario Systems in 1990 as a software designer/programmer. In 1998, he assumed management responsibilities for the newly formed Quality Assurance group.
       Ayers holds an M.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Industrial Technology, both from Ball State University. He earned the Certified Software Quality Analyst designation from the Quality Assurance Institute in Orlando, Fla.

Kim Stanley, Supervisor, Quality Control, Ontario Systems
       Kim Stanley is a supervisor in Ontario Systems’ Quality Control group. Her group is responsible for testing new software enhancements and ensuring the core software functionality is not compromised. Her team designs automated test scripts and works closely with software developers and technical writers on project design and documentation.
       Stanley began her career in information technology in 1989 with Marsh Supermarkets as a systems support trainer. In 1995, she joined Ontario Systems as a systems consultant in the Client Services group. She began her current assignment in 1999.
       Stanley earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior and Environmental Design from Ball State University. Currently, she is pursuing an M.S. in Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University. Stanley earned the Certified Software Test Engineer designation from the Quality Assurance Institute in Orlando, Fla.

Pre-Clinic: by Rhonda Goss

Post-Meeting Follow-up:

Thirty members and guests attend our January meeting.  Past-Chair Dr. Jim Walters brought six students from his BSU management class.  Randy Hartman won the book from Quality America.  Jennifer Csicatha (BSU student) won the dinner door prize.  Don Russell, who did not attend, got picked for the $100 attendance door prize.