A career in testing and quality can feel like a stormy sea, full of highs, lows, and unexpected turns. In this talk, Ben Dowen shares lessons from his 12-year journey through different roles, industries, and challenges. He explores how to stay motivated, understand your impact, and keep growing even when the waters get rough.
You’ll discover how to map your impact, build feedback loops, and take ownership of your professional growth. Ben’s practical advice will help you steer your own path and become the captain of your career in quality engineering.
Resources
- From frustrated tester to respected quality advisor: The Q.E.D. method – Kat Obring – A framework to help testers demonstrate and grow their impact.
- Dan Ashby – Referenced for his upcoming Impact Framework, focused on mapping and measuring how testers create value across teams.
- Get your work recognized: write a brag document – Julia Evans’s guide to tracking your achievements through a “brag doc,” helping you remember and communicate your impact.
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