Testing the Next Generation of Technologies: IoT

This session will cover recent trends/challenges in testing the Internet of Things (IoT). Next, we will discuss the components that go into a proper test strategy, such as building a test lab, test coverage, test data, test management, tools, and automation. Lastly, Costa will walk participants through the top 5 IoT testing challenges, followed by solutions to address each.

Key Takeaways:
  • Create a proper IoT test strategy
  • Learn how to address nuances of IoT/Mobile for testing teams
  • Review how to design a world class multi-technology test environment
  • Explore sample frameworks and methodologies for multi-technology environments

Amith PullaCosta Avradopoulos

Costa is a recognized thought leader with over 28 years of experience in mobile, Cloud, and IoT technologies. He has managed all aspects of software development and taken on roles at Fortune 500 companies such as Developer, Release Manager, Automation Engineer, QA Director, Product Manager, VP, and CTO.

A visionary innovator, he has devoted much of his career to emerging and disruptive technologies, culminating with a breakthrough invention, a patented mobile technology in 2011 that was also nominated twice for the top innovation award at the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Costa also trademarked the Mobilyze™ methodology, and has been a featured speaker or panelist at over 70 events in the last 10 years.

Costa is a trusted advisor, transforming organizations by creating winning test strategies to develop best of breed applications on all of the popular technology platforms. He is also very active in the IT community with organizations such as QAI, SPIN, SQE, AIF (WTF), TAG, AMMO, GAIT, TechBridge, and serves on the board of AQAA as its current President. He also serves on the board for the Atlanta Industry Advisory for Technology. Costa holds industry certifications as a Six Sigma Green Belt and TPI NEXT.