PNSQC Pulse - March 4, 2026
The weekly update from the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference community.
Join the PNSQC Slack Community
We’re building an active and engaged quality community on Slack and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Whether you’re in engineering, testing, DevOps, AI, leadership, or academia, this is a space to:
Connect with peers
Share ideas and resources
Discuss quality challenges
Stay up to date on conference news
👉 Join us here:
https://join.slack.com/t/pnsqc/shared_invite/zt-3qa2mbvwy-BYqF1~0UVg9vg3O2Q6qrmw
Let’s grow the quality conversation together.
Call for Proposals Is Open!
The Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) Call for Proposals is open!
https://meetinghand.com/e/pnsqc-2026/welcome
Why Submit a Proposal?
PNSQC is not a typical commercial conference.
If your proposal is accepted, you will:
✔ Speak at one of the longest-running quality conferences in the U.S.
✔ Work with experienced reviewers to refine your paper
✔ Publish a peer-reviewed paper in the permanent PNSQC Proceedings
✔ Receive free admission to the 2-day technical program
✔ Build professional credibility
This is a supportive environment for both first-time and experienced speakers.
We welcome voices from:
Engineering
Testing
DevOps
Security
Architecture
AI/ML
Management & Leadership
Academia
Independent Consulting
If you’ve been thinking about sharing your experience, lessons learned, or research, this is your opportunity.
February Meetup Recordings Now Available
The recordings from the Job Hiring Talks at PNSQC’s February Meetup are now available on our YouTube channel!
Jeremy Elwood presented “The Paradox of Plenty” and shared insights from the hiring side of a job posting.
Heather Wilcox delivered “Build Your Resume to Stand Out!” with practical advice on getting past AI resume screening systems.
Watch the full recording here: