Multivariate regression model to assess the qualifications of a software tester

Authors: Gavriliev E. I., Avdeenko T. V.

Annotation: The competence of testers and their professional development are important aspects of IT-project’s success. Companies’ management evaluates periodically the employees’ qualifications in order to identify potential areas for career growth. However, the assessment is frequently based on managers’ subjective opinions and may negatively affect employees’ further professional development. The purpose of this work is to develop a regression model for assessing the qualifications of software testers. The proposed model uses data from information systems that testers use in their daily work. To collect information and carry out calculations, a decision support system was developed, that was implemented in a company developing software for the banking industry. Building a regression model made it possible to identify the main factors influencing the professional knowledge and skills of a tester.

Keywords: software testing, personnel assessment, professional development, multivariate regression analysis, task management system, testing management system, knowledge management