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Track Talk W9

Known and Unknown Unknowns

Linda Van De Vooren

16:50-17:25 CET,Wednesday 4th November

When I’m learning something new I always struggle with my unknown unknowns: the things I don’t know that I don’t know. This is also a big topic in software testing. Because when you find no bugs, is it because they aren’t there or is it because you don’t know that you’re looking at it the wrong way?

In this talk I will explain my troubled past with unknown unknowns, and how I deal with them. One spoiler: Ask a lot of questions. Questions about things everyone already seems to know. Also: ask things you already think you know.

You, the audience, also get to participate! We’ll do a round of seemingly easy tasks to do together, where we’ll find that it doesn’t work at all! For a few brave souls I also have an assignment to do on the stage with me.

After the talk you’ll be prepared to challenge things you think you know, and to face your unknown unknowns without fear.

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What you will Learn

  1. Unknown unknowns always exist and you'll never know you have them
  2. Looking at learning with an open mind uncovers new unknowns
  3. Assume there is learning in a topic for you, even if you are versed

Session Details

  • Introductory
  • 30 minutes
  • 15mins Q&A
  • Skills & Career Evolution
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Session Speaker

Linda Van De Vooren

Bartosz ICT, Netherlands

In daily life I am an amateur (baritone!) saxophonist, and an experienced software tester. Living in the center of Netherlands, you can find me exploring nature, visiting at a concert or the theater. I enjoy working in complex environments, and do not shy away from a challenge, wether it be complexity through technical difficulties or because of a political environment. In any free time that is left, I am an avid gamer (Nintendo!) and enjoy reading (mostly fantasy, currently).

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