SiGiST-ET
SiGiST is the Special Interest Group in Software Testing, which is maintained around the world in more than 10 countries.
SiGiST-ET is the Special Interest Group in Software Testing in Ethiopia.
As part of its mission to enhance career opportunities for testing professionals,
the Ethiopian Software Testing Association (ESTA) provides free SIGiSTs-ET info for presentations and seminars on current issues by experienced practitioners & ICT professionals whose who are currently working.
Networking opportunities and refreshments are provided.
You are invited to join us for our next SIGiST-ET events in both Addis Abaab and Bahir-Dar.
Contact Email:aashi05@hotmail.com
| No | Name | Profession | SiGiST-ET Assignment | Current Location | ISTQB CTFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayalew Shebeshi | Software Engineer | Programs & Groups Coordinator | Australia | Certified Tester |
| 2 | Endalkachew Baye | Software Developer | Group Member | Addis Ababa | Certified Tester |
| 3 | Fesseha Takele | Software Developer | Group Member | Addis Ababa | Certified Tester |
| 4 | Bereket Zeselassie | Software Developer | Group Member | Addis Ababa | Certified Tester |
| 5 | Henock Seifu | Software Developer | Events Organizer | Addis Ababa | Certified Tester |
| 6 | Noh Haileab | Software Developer | Group Member | Addis Ababa | Certified Tester |
| 7 | Frehiwot Mekonnen | Software Tester | Group Member | Sweden-Europe | Certified Tester |
| 8 | Yenenesh Shibabaw | Accountant | Group Member | Addis Ababa | Certified Tester |
| 9 | Fentahun Ayalew | Network Administrator | Events Organizer | Bahir-Dar | Certified Tester |
| 10 | Muluken Birhan | Database Administrator | Group Member | Bahir-Dar | Certified Tester |
| 11 | Dereje Mamo | Database Administrator | Group Member | Bahir-Dar | Certified Tester |
| 12 | Mulu Gebreegziabher | Database Administrator | Group Member | Bahir-Dar | Certified Tester |
| 13 | Bezawitalem Yimer | Software Engineering Student | Group Member | Bahir-Dar University | Certified Tester |
| 14 | Hamid Ali | Economist | Group Member | Addis Ababa | Certified Tester |
Currently there are only three SiGiST-ET groups (Brisbane, Addis Ababa & Bahir-Dar).
Purpose and Goals
- Promote the establishment of software testing as a profession in Ethiopia in particular and in African in general
- Establish a software Testing forum for professionals that will enable us to hear and be heard in the Ethiopian Testing community
- Recognize software testing techniques and methods that are being used in our software testing community in Ethiopia and link them to the global software esting community
- Sharing knowledge and knowing the people in our software testing Community in Ethiopian in particular and in African in general
- Improve the awareness toward testing in different industry development forums and conferences
- Supply our members with added value professional benefits in Ethiopian in particular and in African in general and Internationally (conference discounts, software testing books, social media communication and discussion forums e.t.c)
- Expose software testing community to world wide testing topics and challenges invite international speakers to come and share their knowledge with the SiGiST in Ethiopia, and do the same in other SiGiST countries)
- Most participant organizations are voluntary ones that join SiGiSTs
- SiGiSTs are receiving membership fee from its members
- All SiGiSTs are getting sponsored by major IT industries
Example of SiGiST web sites
- SiGiST – UK SiGIST is one of the largest in the BCS
- SiGiST – Israel SiGiST Israel Story
- ACS-Australian Computer Society An example of Computer Society