Globally distributed software teams are no longer just a trend—they are industry commonplace. Creating these teams allows companies to lower their costs by tapping into developing markets and to provide support around the clock. While this seems like a great idea at a high level, the complicated nature of managing the test effort for remote teams can be quite daunting. If many test managers barely have enough time to dedicate to their local team, how can they support their remote teams properly? Join Matthew Weinstock as he shares his experience managing global remote test teams....
Matthew Weinstock
Director, Global SQA
Align Technology
Matthew Weinstock is the director of Global SQA at Align Technology. A developer turned tester, Matt has held various roles in his SQA career, from manual tester to automation engineer to leading global quality teams in large public enterprises, and everything in between. Matt has always been passionate about agile and organizational transformations, never forgetting that people are the keystone to every company’s success. Matt is proud to be a mentor and coach, encouraging an agile mindset and building trust throughout his organizations. With this people-centric approach to leadership, he has been able to create opportunities for change within organizations that unleash their true potential. Matt lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling the world, and hiking the great outdoors.