Title: Test-Focused Knowledge Sharing using A3-assisted Communication
Abstract: Kongsberg Maritime is a company developing control systems used in safety critical operations such as offshore Oil & Gas. Evolving system complexity along with stringent requirements for safety of operations increases the need for technology qualification activities. The verification team’s knowledge about the system is an important contributor to the integrity of the qualification process, and the knowledge-sharing capability within a project constrains it. Test-focused A3s can facilitate sharing of the knowledge the verification team needs to challenge the system properly. Research shows increased knowledge sharing by modelling test-systems and configurations in direct relation to system architecture in A3s, rather than the traditional document form, for both the testers and the development team.
Background: Lars Meskestad received his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Buskerud-Vestfold University College in 2011, and in 2014 he will receive his M.Sc. in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and Buskerud-Vestfold University College. He is currently employed as a Systems Tester in the Kongsberg Maritime.
