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Track Talk Th9

The Data Bias

Michaël Pilaeten

10:00-10:45 CEST Thursday 9th June

In our profession as testers, analysts, and developers, we try to base our decisions on objectivity. On data. Unfortunately, the information or data we base our decisions on is often biased. There are many reasons behind these biases, but the most striking one is a gender bias. A gender bias that is actually confirmed by a data bias.

There are numerous examples of products being designed (IT and non-IT related), where a data bias results in a gender bias – with a negative effect on the quality, and on the uptake. Where does that put us as testers? What can we undertake to avoid releasing products that are not designed for the audience we are targeting?

This track talk provides examples of the presence of data and gender biases, and how they result in negative consequences. I will also show you techniques to detect the biases, plus tools and best practices to avoid them.

What you will learn

  1. Look beyond the data that's presented to you
  2. You are not the user, thus don't pretend to be
  3. Use actual, non-biased data to design and to test products.

Session Details

  • Introductory
  • 45 Minutes
  • Includes 15mins Q&A
  • Diversity and inclusion
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Session Speaker

EuroSTAR 2022 speaker Michaël Pilaeten

Michaël Pilaeten

Learning & Development Manager – CTG, Belgium

Breaking the system, helping to rebuild it, and providing advice and guidance on how to avoid problems. That’s me in a nutshell. With 17 years of experience in test consultancy in a variety of environments, I have seen the best (and worst) in software development. In my current role as Learning & Development Manager, I’m responsible for guiding our consultants, partners, and customers on their personal and professional path towards excellence. I’m chair of the ISTQB Agile workgroup and international keynote speaker (United Kingdom, France, Spain, Peru, Russia, Latvia, Denmark, Armenia, Romania, Belgium, Holland, Luxemburg, …)

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