The single most important lesson for someone new to quality engineering
15 Jan 2026
In this moment:
Kat Obring
I've just reviewed Module 3, Lesson 3 of the Software Quality Engineering Certificate (SQEC).
Kat Obring says the following:
"The single most important lesson for someone new to quality engineering, I think, is that confidence builds through action, not through certainty. Your job isn't primarily finding bugs. It is about influencing decisions. And you don't need permission to start improving things. All you need is clarity."
🎤🫳
Kat Obring says the following:
"The single most important lesson for someone new to quality engineering, I think, is that confidence builds through action, not through certainty. Your job isn't primarily finding bugs. It is about influencing decisions. And you don't need permission to start improving things. All you need is clarity."
🎤🫳
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
he/him
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
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