Podcast appearances and mentions of paul merrill

This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Paul Merrill, a former editor in chief of weekly magazines, who established his own freelance content business five years ago. Paul talks about his early career in the golden era of magazines, the pressure of being a publisher in Australia and then how he set up his own business. Our chat covers: Finding work when you are starting out How his background in journalism helps him create interesting content His newly established niche of award writing and how it has brought in a new income stream Working with corporate clients Offering a wide range of content services Enjoying work/life balance Managing the ups and downs of freelancing Where he finds his clients Connect with Paul and find out more about his work at his website: https://www.paulmerrill.com.au/  Don't forget it's the last couple of weeks to buy tickets for The Content Byte Summit, where you can learn about future-proofing your freelance business, from September 12-14, 2024 in Sydney. Sign up for updates for the Summit (or snap up tickets) at our website: https://thecontentbytesummit.com.au   Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au     Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

Josh Anderson and Bob Galen are joined by guest Paul Merrill, founder of Beaufort Fairmont, which specializes in test automation and consulting. Paul shares his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur, highlighting his passion for test automation and leadership. The discussion delves into challenges in test automation, the importance of leadership in fostering effective automation strategies, and practical advice for those looking to advance their careers in leadership and software development.Paul's Company: Beaufort FairmontPaul's LinkedIn ProfileStay Connected and Informed with Our NewslettersJosh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse"Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly newsletter offers insights, tips, and personal stories to help you navigate the complexities of leadership in today's fast-paced tech environment. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, you'll find valuable guidance and practical advice to enhance your leadership skills. Subscribe to "Leadership Lighthouse" for the latest articles and exclusive content right to your inbox.Subscribe hereBob Galen's "Agile Moose"Bob Galen's "Agile Moose" is a must-read for anyone interested in Agile practices, team dynamics, and personal growth within the tech industry. The newsletter features in-depth analysis, case studies, and actionable tips to help you excel in your Agile journey. Bob brings his extensive experience and thoughtful perspectives directly to you, covering everything from foundational Agile concepts to advanced techniques. Join a community of Agile enthusiasts and practitioners by subscribing to "Agile Moose."Subscribe hereDo More Than Listen:We publish video versions of every episode and post them on our YouTube page.Help Us Spread The Word: Love our content? Help us out by sharing on social media, rating our podcast/episodes on iTunes, or by giving to our Patreon campaign. Every time you give, in any way, you empower our mission of helping as many agilists as possible. Thanks for sharing! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Today, we delve into the nuanced art of hiring software testers in an era where remote work challenges traditional recruitment norms. We'll explore Paul's insights on the crucial skills for testers, the evolving landscape of automation in testing, and the critical importance of honesty and skill demonstration in hiring practices.   Paul will also share some thought-provoking experiences and challenges in verifying candidates' identities and capabilities in virtual environments. Whether you are looking to hire or aiming to position yourself as an invaluable testing professional, this episode is packed with valuable advice and anecdotes from the front lines of software testing recruitment.  Don't miss out on these expert tips to elevate your hiring strategy or advance your testing career.

Here's the 14850 Happenings events calendar for the weekend of November 3rd! It's First Friday Gallery Night all over Downtown Ithaca and beyond, with opening events at lots of galleries and shops. If you're into music, it's also Bandcamp Friday, when Bandcamp waives their share of your purchase and musicians get more from each sale. Tonight the Cat Video Fest is back at Cornell Cinema, with a portion of the proceeds going to the SPCA of Tompkins County. Pocket Bandits are playing Music in the Shire, a free show from 6-8pm at Hopshire Farm and Brewery. Donna the Buffalo with guest Vicious Fishes at the Smith Opera House in Geneva tonight at 8. And at the Range, Stale Candy featuring Papa Muse and Lit Fuse and the Action starting at 9:30. A Baroque flute recital Saturday afternoon at the First Church of Christ Scientist at the foot of University Avenue. Ryan Peterson Trio is at Aurora Brewing from 5-8pm. A Celebration of Steve Brown with the Cornell Jazz Ensemble directed by Paul Merrill and a host of special guests Saturday evening at Bailey Hall. Material Objects + Strange Heavy + Narrow Arrow & DJ Dijon are at Angry Mom Records Saturday night. Blackjack Brothers are at Jake's Saloon in Horseheads. Showtime is at the Ithaca Ale House, and Thousands of One are at the Range. Girl Scout Engineering Day is at Cornell's Weill Hall all day Sunday, with morning and afternoon sessions. Music for You and Me, a monthly class for parents, caregivers, and young people of all ages at the First Unitarian Church at noon. And Moon Hooch plays with Cloudchord at Deep Dive on Sunday night. Looking ahead to next week, don't miss Tail Light Rebellion at the Seabring Inn on Wednesday night, and Galactic Wednesday is at Deep Dive. Lots more details and lots more 14850 Happenings at 14850.com. Subscribe to the Ithaca Minute in iTunes or Google Play, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Stitcher, or via RSS feed, follow 14850.com on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the 14850 Magazine Daily newsletter.

In Paul Merrill's first book, Fast Food Detective: An Offbeat Novel, he writes “a detective-comedy-romance spoof on men and women's relationships.” The story is about Larry, a hapless assistant manager at a fast food restaurant, who loses his job and then tries unsuccessfully at getting any future jobs in the industry. From there, he decides Read More

Paul Merrill is CEO and Principal Software Engineer in Test of Beaufort Fairmont Test Automation Services. He is also an incredibly ingenious tester, developer and teacher on the subjects of quality and test automation. We had a far-reaching conversation on topics from testing, DevOps, woodworking, and shoes. Learn more about Paul's upcoming keynote, session, and workshop at https://www.stpcon.com/speaker/paul-merrill/.

Paul Merrill is CEO and Principal Software Engineer in Test of Beaufort Fairmont Test Automation Services. He is also an incredibly ingenious tester, developer and teacher on the subjects of quality and test automation. We had a far-reaching conversation on topics from testing, DevOps, woodworking, and shoes. Learn more about Paul's upcoming keynote, session, and workshop at https://www.stpcon.com/speaker/paul-merrill/.

Paul Merrill is Principal Software Engineer in Test and founder of Beaufort Fairmont Automated Testing Services. Frequent writer and international speaker, Paul works with clients every day to accelerate testing, mitigate risks, and increase the value of testing processes with test automation. Paul has a unique perspective on launching and maintaining quality products. Learn more about test automation at https://beaufortfairmont.com/webinars. Register for the STPCON conference at https://www.stpcon.com

Paul Merrill is Principal Software Engineer in Test and founder of Beaufort Fairmont Automated Testing Services. Frequent writer and international speaker, Paul works with clients every day to accelerate testing, mitigate risks, and increase the value of testing processes with test automation. Paul has a unique perspective on launching and maintaining quality products. Learn more about test automation at https://beaufortfairmont.com/webinars. Register for the STPCON conference at https://www.stpcon.com

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode of #theoyster where we ask our expert guests to share their pearls of wisdom about the Science Behind Better Business.Paul Merrill is the Editor in chief at Bauer Media where he oversees 14 magazine titles, among them Take 5, which has been voted Magazine of the Year for the past three years. In this episode we discuss the limitations of Facebook and Google for brands that are seeking deeper engagement with their audiences and the big shift the magazine industry has undergone to keep up with advertisers' needs.Find out more about the integrated solutions Bauer can offer at baueradvertising.com.au

The Take 5 team reveal another jaw-dropping real life story!

The Take 5 team reveal another jaw-dropping real life story!

The Take 5 team reveal another jaw-dropping real life story!

The Take 5 team reveal another jaw-dropping real life story!

The Take 5 team reveal another jaw-dropping real life story!

The Take 5 team reveal a jaw-dropping real life story!

Rival editors from the three biggest magazine publishers sit down with AdNews to discuss the future of the magazine publishing industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another great STP Radio episode with Mike Lyles! Mike talks with Angie Jones - Consulting Automation Engineer at LexisNexis and Paul Merrill - Principle Software Engineer in Test and Founder of Beaufort Fairmont about "The Dominoes of Automation," Angie and Paul's workshop at STPCon. Also learn more about the other session that both Angie and Paul are presenting at STPCon this Spring in Phoenix, AZ.Learn More about Angie:http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/angie-jones/Learn More about Paul:http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/paul-merrill/

Yet another great STP Radio episode with Mike Lyles! Mike talks with Angie Jones - Consulting Automation Engineer at LexisNexis and Paul Merrill - Principle Software Engineer in Test and Founder of Beaufort Fairmont about "The Dominoes of Automation," Angie and Paul's workshop at STPCon. Also learn more about the other session that both Angie and Paul are presenting at STPCon this Spring in Phoenix, AZ.Learn More about Angie:http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/angie-jones/Learn More about Paul:http://www.stpcon.com/speakers/paul-merrill/

Guest: Paul Merrill @dpaulmerrill Full show notes are at https://developeronfire.com/podcast/episode-194-paul-merrill-shared-reflection

  Product Owners need our applications and services to have very high quality when they are released.  How can you help teams build in quality? A very good way is to make sure that test automation is a core part of how the product is built. Having the team spend time on automating most testing tasks for new stories and regression will allow you to be more confident in delivery. In this episode, Paul Merrill from Beaufort Fairmont and Reflection as a Service talks about some of the challenges, easy wins, and other reasons why PO’s should help drive this needed activity.   Feedback: twitter - @deliveritcast email - deliveritcast@gmail.com   Links: Co-host Post - http://deliveritcast.com/looking-for-a-new-co-host Paul Merrill - @dpaulmerrill - http://beaufortfairmont.com/ - http://reflectionasaservice.com/ Paul Merrill - 9 Patterns in Automated Testing Stefan Wolpers - 10 Proven Stakeholder Communication Tactics during an Agile Transition Christin Gorman - 11 Things Your Dev Team Wants From You Geoff Meyer - Large Scale Agile Test Automation Strategies in Practice  

James interviews Paul about his business, Beaufort Fairmont Automated Testing Services. Learn how the business came to be, and how Beaufort Fairmont works with clients to rid the world of bad code.

Co-hosts James Jeffers and Paul Merrill are joined by Mary Thorn, Director of Software Test Engineering at Ipreo to talk about "Three Pillars of Agile Quality and Testing" a book she co-authored with Bob Galen.

Paul Merrill and James Jeffers talk about how their perspectives on Time have changed as Entrepreneurs since their development days. Conversation on Software Engineers hiring other Software Engineers. Finally, Slack vs Skype.

Excited about Xbox One and Forza Motorsport 5? Well, this week we welcome Forza Motorsport 5 writer and comedian Paul Merrill to the show.   Intro and pre-intro intro 3:00 Jagger, Corey and Arian discuss Elizabeth's breast size in the new BioShock DLC, the Poltergeist movies being rated PG, and Corey defends Roman Polanski's criminal conviction. 28:48 Chat with video Game Writer Paul Merrill Games: PS4! Lakeview Cabin, Dead Rising Series, Assassin's Creed IV, GTA5, BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea part 1, Forza Motorsport 5, Spider-Man (2007), Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style, That's So Raven: Psychic on the Scene, Power Rangers: Super Legends, Backyard Sports. Movies: Poltergeist 1 and 2, Midnight Cowboy, Hostel series, Evil Dead Remake, Man of Steel, Elysium, Rosemary's Baby, Jeepers Creepers.  We Love You Please Rate Us on iTunes! Twitter: @GoForRainbow Email: GoForRainbow@gmail.com GoForRainbow.com

This is the second LIVE Dork Forest taped in Seattle, before a live audience. I talked with and .  Peter’s a comic book author and we find out 40 minutes in that Peter still goes to Myspace. I don’t take advantage of the topic. This episode was a learn-to-do-live-TDF.   Notes: – given to me in 1986, framed in my bathroom J Can You Imagine?– to hear clips and buy on . fan group. Rachel & Michelle, Sue Merrill & not on the show but in the band – I meant boys. – Webcomic that Peter really likes that was mentioned earlier.   Dork Forest Extras App Note: My website has a player, standup schedule and videos, the merch (CD/T-shirt opportunities), the donation button: or .The , , and a very basic free app forthe are available.   Credits: Live show put up by and Photos by Audio leveling by Patrick Brady The Music is by . My Website was redone by : who has his OWN (road comic interviews… fascinating)   Thanks for the orders and the donations this week and, as always, thanks for listening. Take care out there! Jackie