Software Coding and Test Management Workshop

All DigitalFilipino.com PH-SPIN members are invited to attend the forthcoming Software Coding and Test Management Workshop this November 14, 15, and 16 at Laboratory 1, National Computer Center / Commission on Information and Communications Technology, C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Diliman Quezon City (beside PhilVocs).

DigitalFilipino.com PH-SPIN members can send one representative to this training. Please confirm for food count purposes.

Interested non-members are requested to sign up as a DigitalFilipino.com PH-SPIN member prior to November 14 and confirm attendance for food count purposes.

The training program shall be as follows:

November 14: Source Code Development and Maintenance

• 9:00 - 12:00 Source code development
• Developing source code
• format
• layout
• naming
  
• documentation
• comment writing
• error handling
• Tools
• Code design, growth, and decay
• Hands-on exercises
• 1:00 - 5:00 Managing application development process
• Writing specifications
• Code review
• Time estimation
• Programming disciplines
• Hands-on exercises
  

November 15: Software / Application Testing Introduction

• 9:00 - 12:00
• Introduction to Software Testing
• Tools
• Test policy
• Test plan development
• 1:00 - 5:00
• Test team structure
  
• Test plan workshop
• Test plan presentation
  

November 16: Software / Application Testing Management

• 9:00 - 12:00
• Test plan presentation
• 1:00 - 5:00
• Managing test results and deviations
• Improving test process
• Test Metrics
• Test Standards

Interested non-members are requested to sign up as a DigitalFilipino.com PH-SPIN member prior to November 14 and confirm attendance for food count purposes.

Infinit-O Expands to Mortgage Outsourcing

I just got a heads-up from Infinit-O, a BPO company in the Philippines, that it is currently expanding its range of mortgage loan processing outsource services to help mortgage companies across the United States through their current turmoil. Infinit-O provides back office support primarily for the financial services and health care sectors.

Despite the negative news and forecasts for the US mortgage industry that suggest a recession is bound to happen, Infinit-O sees this period as an opportunity to build new relationships and partnerships by providing quality services at typically only 50% of the price in the US. The company believes that these are exactly what mortgage industry players need to retain their edge and remain competitive in a tumultuous market.

Infinit-O's mortgage division has already processed hundreds of wholesale and retail loans ranging from Subprime, Conventional, FHA/ Govt, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, HELOC's, and Alt-A in different states over the last 2 years and led the process development and optimization for 2 US-based mortgage companies.

Backed with Infinit-O's proprietary framework, ISO 9001:2000 quality and ISO/IEC 27001:2005 security standards, this combination of mortgage and outsourcing experience unprecedented in the Philippines (a prime spot in the outsourcing world), may prove to be a winning solution for the mortgage industry players.

Industry Leaders Converge in Cebu ICT 2007

Congratulations is indeed in order for the very successful Cebu ICT 2007 event held last June 26 and 27 at Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort & Spa and Cebu International Convention Center. The vent is organized by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

It is an honor indeed to be one of the resource persons in this event. One thing I noticed though in events like this, most of the participants are actually from Manila who hardly had time to catch up with each other.

As I arrived just in time for my speaking slot, I wasn't able to attend any of the plenary sessions or breakout panel. I got mixed feedback as well. If you were able to join, feel free to share your thoughts.

Some of the handouts available for download are:

• Opportunities and Threats for Asia’s Emerging ITES Industry (Gil B. Genio, Innove Communications, Inc.)
• Promoting Investments in Asia ICT/ITeS (Dipanjan Banerjee, CSDMS)
• Prople BPO Presentation (Fernando P. Cala II, Prople BPO)
• Holy Cow! Animation Presentation (Marlyn Montano, Holy Cow! Animation)
• THE PHILIPPINE ICT INDUSTRY: Advantages & Challenges (Angelo Timoteo M. Diaz de Rivera, CICT)
• Trends and Challenges in eGovernance (Angelo Timoteo M. Diaz de Rivera, CICT)
• ICT in Government: Redefining public service through information and communications technology (Atty. Eric Gene C. Pilapil, Stradcom Corporation)
• Leveraging Best Practice in ITES Sectors (Dondi Mapa, Dell International Services)
• Case Study: Adapting the Silicon Valley model to the Philippines (Dennis Posadas)
• Our Venture Capital Firm's Approach (Gerry Valenciano, ICCP Venture Partners)
• Knowledge Management: The Stradcom Case (Miguel M. Dalawampu, Stradcom Corporation)

Will Blogging Be The Next "In" Profession?

I noted this blog post of interest about blogging as the next offshoring boom as it can benefit individuals in countries where salary wages are lower compared to countries like America.

I totally agree with this but it requires a high level of skill when it comes to grappling with information online and be an active reader on the topic blogged or researched about.

Today, there is a growing number of Filipinos who are gradually earning a living through blogs, either owned or writing for blog networks. This trend shall surely continue.