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  • QA as an Afterthought

    QA as an Afterthought

    Why QA is so often an afterthought?

    1. Is it because QA is ‘traditionally at the end of the project”?
    2. Is it because people have too much else going on at the beginning of a project and cannot think about QA?
    3. Is it because QA does ‘not fit anywhere’ at the corporate level so ends up nowhere?
    4. Is it because QA is regarded as a necessary evil which no one wants to acknowledge?
    5. Is it because we do not know when QA is needed and by the time we find out it is too late to make a difference?
    6. Is it because QA does not do a good job of selling ourselves?
    7. Is it because …

    We could certainly go on with all the reasons that QA seems to be frequently ignored. 

    Not surprisingly, when people do take the time to consider the Return on Investment for QA, they are often shocked by how much it benefits them.

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  • No plan survives – Part 3

    No plan survives – Part 3

    No plan survives contact with the enemy

    An earlier post referenced the fact that the Quality Assurance and Business Plan need to be integrated to be successful.  In addition, A LATER made the comment that a Quality Assurance initiative can be derailed by passive or active resistance (as can all plans).  Even though Quality Assurance is inherently a long term process, and depends on trends over months and years, there may be a need to change direction.  It is entirely possible that the competitive environment may change or a new discovery changes a process.  The business plan may also change as a result of the items mentioned already or as they try something new.

    Whatever the reason, there has to be flexibility in the QA plan as well.

  • Out of Ideas

    Out of Ideas

    What happens if you are out of ideas of what or how to improve?

    Not surprisingly this has been considered by some of the pioneers of Quality Assurance. They understood that there was a limit to the number of ideas a person could generate.  The recommendation was to change the composition of the group coming up with the solutions while retaining continuity. One recommendation was to change everyone except the group note-taker.  There is nothing to prevent people coming back in a few years with new solutions to new problems (or suggesting them to the new group once they have had a chance to recharge).  Giving a break can work wonders for creativity.

  • National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference 

    National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference 

    The National Software Testing and Quality Engineering Conference is scheduled to take place on May 26, 2026, at the Delta Marriott in Downtown Toronto– 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6, Canada

    This conference is specifically designed for experts in software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering, and it aims to provide a thrilling new gathering tailored to their needs.

    The field is currently experiencing a revolution with the introduction of AI, making this an ideal moment for professionals to take charge and stay ahead of the curve.

    By attending this one-day event in May, participants will have the opportunity to network with industry pioneers who are shaping the future, as well as leverage the power of AI through interactive workshops.


    Further information at: https://nationalsoftwaretestingconference.com/about/

  • AI as a Force Multiplier for QE Leaders | 12th Toronto Meetup

  • TestFormation 2026

    Join us again for TestFormation 2026 – now even bigger and better than ever!

    This year’s theme, “Elevating quality in the age of intelligent autonomy: driving trust, transparency, and governance in AI-powered testing“, promises transformative insights through world-class keynotes, panels, and sessions.

    Keynotes:

    • Badal Bhushan (Distinguished Engineer, Walmart): “Testing Tryst in Autonomous AI Systems” – IC³T for agentic AI authority risks
    • Sheena Yap Chan (WSJ bestselling author): “Visible Confidence in AI-Powered QA” – Ethical leadership frameworks
    • Anu Thothathri (Cognizant QE Leader): “From Testing to Trust” – Modern QE for enterprise AI trust
    • Rogerio Castillo (Caliche Energy Solutions Founder): “Testing in the Age of AI” – TMMi for AI-era quality

    Featured Panel (10 AM):
    “Engineering Leadership in the Age of AI-Driven Quality” moderated by Dr. Amanda Fetch (AI Advisor), featuring:

    • Tejas Pandit (MeshDefend.ai Co-Founder/CEO): Builds AI-native systems; ex-Dell global teams
    • Wendy Lally (Engineering Director): Hands-on leader in AI, supercomputing, platform engineering; ex-Intel/Dell
    • Himanshu Pathak (Meta QA Automation Lead): Transforms manual QA with GenAI

    Other sessions cover:
    Autonomous AI agent validation, TMMi cloud security maturity, AI-driven governance controls, data governance clarity, GenAI automation frameworks, model-based testing, agentic QA ecosystems, AI testing maturity models, Zero Trust, safe GenAI guardrails, and tool-enabled AI agents.

    Key Benefits:

    • Free, virtual, global access on March 12
    • Full session recordings available to all registrants – never miss a session!
    • Network via channels + win speaking slots next year, webinars, or newsletter articles!

    Presented by TMMi America Foundation.

    Register now (limited spots!):
    https://tmmiamerica2024.zohobackstage.com/TestFormation2026

  • Test Automation Summit

  • A vision without the ability to execute is probably a hallucination

    A vision without the ability to execute is probably a hallucination

    This quote is interesting and would probably be disputed by many people. They would say that a Vision is something you want to do and whether or not it can be executed has no impact on its validity (or whether it is a hallucination).  While the quote is not new, the applicability to today’s world with the concerns expressed about AI Hallucinations provides it with a fresh applicability.

    Over the years we have encountered a lot of Visions for Software Testing and Quality Assurance.  Unfortunately, many of them do not get realised.  Budget is often stated as the main culprit despite the fact that almost all Visions relate to doing tasks better and cheaper.  Quality Assurance Visions are even worse.  Saying that we want to make Process Improvements without some concrete actions to back it up (not part of the Vision directly but certainly related) does not go very far.  But with no Vision at all, no improvement will ever occur and the same processes and same errors will recur for every project or initiative.

    Make 2026 the time you realise your Visions for Software Testing and Quality Assurance.

    Software Testing solves your problems for today and yesterday. Quality Assurance makes your Vision reality.