.BLD() Tech Talk: Getting Testing Off The Ground

#Abstract

From the initial idea of getting broadband services on planes we discuss the design concept, challenges experienced throughout the project through to the outcome, and future expectations. The approach taken in test planning allowed for geographically dispersed teams and safety during the covid pandemic.

As it's a complex system we needed to consider the science behind getting broadband on the plane, including the effects of RF doppler and many other conditions. Despite all the challenges this was very successful both for us and the client, therefore we would like to share the story on this very interesting project.

Key takeaways

Working with complex systems requires a complex testing approach

Evolution of test rigs – from COTS to DUT allows a known good starting point

Working in an environment with Covid, geographically dispersed teams meant that planning for zero-touch test environment was vital

Client satisfaction and trust in the project team

#About: David Maynard

David Maynard is a group lead at Cambridge Consultants, which is part of Capgemini invent, located in the UK. He has more than 15 years in both embedded and software testing. Throughout his career, he has worked on pharmaceutical databases and a wide variety of wireless technologies including Zigbee, WiFi and DECT. He is a regular podcast host as part of the Testing Peers. David believes that people should add to a company culture rather than fit into it and that a team should work together to be greater than the sum of their parts.

#About Gavin Steven

Gavin Stevens is a Principal Test Engineer at Cambridge Consultants, which is part of Capgemini Invent in the UK.

He has more than 24 years’ experience in software testing. Throughout his career he has worked across both fixed and mobile network domains, testing a wide variety of protocols from SIP, H323, Bluetooth, 2G, 3G to LTE. He is an advocate of automation testing and believes it is a vital part of any testing process. His key values are “honesty, trust and team work”.