The Paragon Podcast

Keeping your Cukes Fresh - Jeremy Sims

Professional Development Session with QA guru, Jeremy Sims, on keeping your Cucumber scripts fresh.    Jeremy has spoken at numerous DAQAA monthly meetings (Des Moines QA user group) and the Des Moines IBAAD conference.  Jeremy is an experienced BDD practitioner with broad experience in software development and testing. He is a proven coach and trainer, that has helped several organizations define and implement agile testing practices and automation using Acceptance Test Driven Development/BDD. His specialization is in the area of test automation and has provided hands-on guidance to various organizations ranging from small teams to fortune 100 companies.

Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group Unpacks Connected Leader - Episode 5 of 5

In our final episode in this 5 part series, Mike Wagner wraps up our conversation on Connected Leader.  You can find out more about Mike and Connected Leader at White Rabbit Group. [http://whiterabbitgroup.com]

Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group Unpacks Connected Leader - Episode 4 of 5

More mojo from MIke Wagner as he dives into part 4 of 5 in this Connected Leader Series.  For more information or to connect with Mike, visit http://whiterabbitgroup.com [http://whiterabbitgroup.com]

Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group Unpacks Connected Leader - Episode 3 of 5

As always, an incredible pleasure interviewing and chatting with Mike Wagner about Connected Leader.  In this episode, we unpack what "correction" sounds like in the Manager / Direct Report relationship when done effectively.     Learn more about MIke at his company website White Rabbit Group. [http://whiterabbitgroup.com]

Shonna Dorsey on the Skills Gap, IT Leadership, and Career Reinvention

It was a great pleasure to have Shonna Dorsey in the studio to chat about her passions.  Shonna is an amazing example of what's possible when we live life with passion and purpose.  And for the record (you'll hear this in the podcast), Shonna DID finish up that website of hers and it's LIVE at www.ShonnaDorsey.com [http://www.ShonnaDorsey.com] Shonna's Bio: Shonna Dorsey is Senior IT Consultant for Mutual of Omaha Insurance, a Fortune 400 organization. Shonna is an Omaha Nebraska native, a graduate of Omaha North High School and an alumnus of the University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO). Her career includes business development (from launching to selling a company), training facilitation, project management, and web development. Shonna is also a community builder who serves on boards for several organizations dedicated to supporting workforce and community development initiatives throughout Nebraska. Shonna’s board membership includes Heartland Workforce Solutions, Omaha Girls Rock, Defy Ventures Nebraska. Shonna is also a Commissioner for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission. She is dedicated to efforts to provide access to career advancement and professional development opportunities.  As a panelist or sole speaker on the topics of opportunities in tech, women in tech, empowerment and leadership, Shonna enjoys candidly sharing her experiences including successes, failures, and lessons learned along the way to hopefully inspire listeners to reach beyond any self- or otherwise imposed limitations.