Test Engineering and DTs

[Dave Murray]

I am considering starting a network for topics related to Lifecycle V&V (Validation and Verification) centred on Evaluation and Testing, and this message is to poll the level of potential interest.

I imagine the network would offer the following:

·        A place for Test Engineers from different market sectors to share experiences and gain knowledge

·        Support for those areas where DT activity is low but growing, the Defence Sector is an example, to benefit from the experiences of other sectors

Test Engineers have a mix of technical and customer skills that are central to successful project implementation. The DT concept provides a lifecycle project-thread that provides Test Engineers with an unprecedented opportunity to exercise their skills. Maybe finding a way to maximise this opportunity might also attract more people to the career, and be a way to improve recruitment into the world of Engineering?

If we launch this Network, would you consider joining it?

Dave Murray

[Alexandra Robasto]

Dave has presented at today's Gemini call his idea of setting up a new network on 'Lifecycle V&V (Validation and Verification)' centred on Evaluation and Testing. Please find attached a few slides that will provide you with more details on the purpose and the objectives of this new network. For more details please get in touch directly with  @Dave Murray. 

Proposed Lifecycle VV Network.pptx

[Dave Murray]

Thanks for posting the slides Alexandra and apologies again to all for the internet bandwidth problem that I experienced during the call today. 

The Defence Sector is actively looking at ways to use DTs. It is coming to this from a strong background in Modelling and Simulation. There is opportunity for useful 2-way transfer of information and knowledge-sharing that would be beneficial to all participants. My suggestion is that a Lifecycle V&V network would be a good way to facilitate that, but all suggestions welcomed!

Dave Murray

[Henry Fenby-Taylor]

That sounds like an excellent suggestion Dave, thanks for sharing.

[Dave Murray]

Following several conversations, I was persuaded that this approach was too narrow. The original topic could be included in a wider objective to look at the rapidly emerging ‘new-look’ of defence, its Digital Backbone and its nascent DT journey. See the new network “The Defence Digital Network” for the outcome!