My 1st Talk at MoT PH Meetup
20 Sep 2025
In this moment:
Katalon
Back in July 2023, I finally faced one of my biggest fears, which was speaking in front of a crowd. I became a speaker at a Ministry of Testing Philippines meetup, and it was both nerve-wracking and exciting.
I shared my journey with web end-to-end automation testing, demonstrating how our team at eCloudvalley PH utilized Katalon Studio to accelerate and enhance the reliability of regression testing. Preparing for the talk pushed me out of my comfort zone, but it also reminded me of how much I’ve grown as a QA and how far I’ve come since I started in tech.
What made this moment unforgettable wasn’t just the technical side of it, but the personal milestone of standing on stage, telling my story, and realizing I actually enjoyed connecting with fellow testers. That day gave me the courage to see myself not just as someone working behind the scenes, but as someone who has a voice worth sharing.
I shared my journey with web end-to-end automation testing, demonstrating how our team at eCloudvalley PH utilized Katalon Studio to accelerate and enhance the reliability of regression testing. Preparing for the talk pushed me out of my comfort zone, but it also reminded me of how much I’ve grown as a QA and how far I’ve come since I started in tech.
What made this moment unforgettable wasn’t just the technical side of it, but the personal milestone of standing on stage, telling my story, and realizing I actually enjoyed connecting with fellow testers. That day gave me the courage to see myself not just as someone working behind the scenes, but as someone who has a voice worth sharing.
Michelle Austria
Cloud Engineer
She/Her
Michelle Austria is a QA and Cloud Engineer from the Philippines, passionate about automation, cloud, and sharing knowledge through community talks and tech initiatives.
Simon Tomes
Thanks for sharing, Michelle. 🤩
No doubt your time in 2023 was a turning point that will continue to inspire many more people to share their voices.
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