Randy Rice is a leading author, speaker and consultant in the field of software testing and software quality. Rice, a Certified Software Quality Analyst, Certified Software Test Engineer and a Certified Software Tester Foundation Level, has worked with organizations worldwide to improve the quality of their information systems and optimize their testing processes. He is a popular speaker at international conferences on software testing and is also publisher of The Software Quality Advisor newsletter. He is co-author with William E. Perry of the book, Surviving the Top Ten Challenges of Software Testing and Testing Dirty Systems, published by Dorset House Publishing Co. Randy also serves on the board of directors of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB). He is the principal consultant and trainer of Rice Consulting Services, Inc. based in Oklahoma City, OK.