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Quality Engineering Manager II / Technical Development Lead / Chief Quality Officer
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Intellectual (non practicing)| Neurospicy | UN Women Volunteer | Above all Curious & Challenging - Quality and Testing Leadership for 20+ years.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/confabulation-in-ai" rel="noopener nofollow">Confabulation (in AI)</a> image
Confabulation (in AI)
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
<div>In AI, <em>confabulation</em> refers to when a model generates information that sounds plausible but is factually incorrect or entirely made up. It’s not a bug in the code (sad face), it’s a byproduct of how language models predict text based on patterns, not truth. Like an autocomplete that’s too confident, so fills in gaps with convincing but false details.<br><br><strong>Why it matters:</strong><br>Confabulations can mislead users, skew test results, or introduce subtle errors in automated workflows or code. Always validate critical outputs, especially in regulated domains like healthcare, finance, or law.<br><br>Hallucination is when an AI generates output that is factually incorrect or nonsensical, even though it sounds plausible. Confabulation is when an AI fills in gaps in knowledge with <strong>fabricated but coherent</strong> details, often due to missing or ambiguous input. Hallucinations are more common in chatbots, summarisation, Q&amp;As etc and confabulations are more memory-based models, storytelling, explanation etc.</div> image
Definitions of Confabulation (in AI)
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/feature-flag" rel="noopener nofollow">Feature Flag</a> image
Feature Flag
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
<div>A feature flag or some call it a feature toggle is a conditional switch in your code that lets you control whether a feature is active internally or to users. They can be used for any part of the tech stack delivery including a CI/CD pipeline or test strategy.<br><br>Most commonly used to:</div><ul>
<li>Gradually roll out features to users</li>
<li>Test in production safely</li>
<li>Hide unfinished work</li>
<li>Run A/B or Multivariant testing/experiments</li>
</ul><div><br></div><div>Why it’s useful for testers<em> (TEVS) </em>:</div><ul>
<li>Test new features in isolation</li>
<li>Enable controlled anomaly detection in Observability</li>
<li>Validate behavior across different toggle states</li>
<li>Simulate different user experiences without multiple builds</li>
</ul> image
Definitions of Feature Flag
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
commented on:
Verify shift-left testing catches UI bugs during component development, BEFORE integration. image
"Verify shift-left testing catches UI bugs during component development, BEFORE integration."
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/quality-engineers-hands-before-and-after-ai-engineering-started-being-used" rel="noopener nofollow">Quality engineers hands before and after AI Engineering started being used...</a> image
Quality engineers hands before and after AI Engineering started being used...
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
Quality engineers before vs after AI Promps started being used,any one else feel like they are turning into authors as well as testers with the amount of typing we are having to do! image
Quality engineers before vs after AI Promps started being used,any one else feel like they are turning into authors as well as testers with the amount of typing we are having to do!
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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Quality isn’t a destination; it’s a decision we keep making. Daily. Deliberately. Collectively. Brighton, I’m ready to lead with that. 
- Cosmos Curious Cousin image
"Quality isn’t a destination; it’s a decision we keep making. Daily. Deliberately. Collectively. Brighton, I’m ready to lead with that. - Cosmos Curious Cousin"
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/spec-driven-development-sdd" rel="noopener nofollow">Spec Driven Development (SDD)</a> image
Spec Driven Development (SDD)
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
<div>Spec Driven Development is a way of building software where you start with a clear, detailed specification of what the system should do, <em>before</em> any code is written. Think of it as writing the rules of the game first, so everyone knows how to play.<br><br>Why Testers/QE's should care:</div><ul>
<li>We get a solid, agreed-upon reference to base your tests and risk storming/pre-mortems on. No more guessing what the feature is <em>supposed</em> to do or chasing down vague requirements. If it’s in the spec, it’s testable. “Spec” might include API definitions (like OpenAPI/Swagger, data formats and validation rules, business logic and edge cases ,user interaction flows.</li>
<li>SDD started trending again in 2025 for a few key reasons, largely driven by the rise of AI-native development tools and a shift in how teams collaborate with intelligent systems. Most AI tools are making SDD central to how they develop now.</li>
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Definitions of Spec Driven Development (SDD)
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
After announcing the giving of tickets for TestBash for those who are unemployed (https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/job-hunting-in-2025-attend-testbash-for-free) we decided to make our sch... image
After announcing the giving of tickets for TestBash for those who are unemployed (https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/job-hunting-in-2025-attend-testbash-for-free) we decided to make our sch...
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/smoke-testing" rel="noopener nofollow">Smoke testing</a> image
Smoke testing
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<div>Thanks for advocating for the MoTaverse, it matters.</div> image
Thanks for advocating for the MoTaverse, it matters.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<div>Thanks for continuing to share job ads in the MoT Slack.  </div> image
Thanks for continuing to share job ads in the MoT Slack.  
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/model-based-testing" rel="noopener nofollow">Model based testing</a> image
Model based testing
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
<div>Model-Based Testing is a software testing technique where test cases are automatically generated from a model that describes the expected behavior of the system under test (SUT). Instead of writing test cases manually, testers can create a model, and the tool or framework generates test cases based on that model.<br><br><strong>Advantages of MBT</strong>
</div><ul>
<li>
<strong>automation</strong> - reduces manual effort in test case creation</li>
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<strong>consistency</strong> - ensures tests align with system requirements</li>
<li>
<strong>coverage</strong> - helps achieve high test coverage systematically</li>
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<strong>early testing</strong> - models can be tested before code is written</li>
</ul><div>
<br>Model-Based Testing (MBT) has strong connections to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Model Generation, Test Case optimisation, anomaly detection<em> (think Grafana and Datadog as live examples)</em> and more.</div> image
Definitions of Model based testing
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/compatibility-testing" rel="noopener nofollow">Compatibility testing</a> image
Compatibility testing
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/thoughts-from-twit-and-meetups" rel="noopener nofollow">Thoughts from TWiT and Meetups</a> image
Thoughts from TWiT and Meetups
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/thoughts-from-twit-and-meetups" rel="noopener nofollow">Thoughts from TWiT and Meetups</a> image
Thoughts from TWiT and Meetups
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
Realised from listening to this week in testing, being in various meetups and conferences this year - a handy wee tip. Hope it helps.
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Realised from listening to this week in testing, being in various meetups and conferences this year - a handy wee tip. Hope it helps.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
Realised from listening to this week in testing, being in various meetups and conferences this year - a handy wee tip. Hope it helps.
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Realised from listening to this week in testing, being in various meetups and conferences this year - a handy wee tip. Hope it helps.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<div>Thanks for showing up for TWiT!</div> image
Thanks for showing up for TWiT!
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<div>Thanks for sharing job ads in the MoT Slack. </div> image
Thanks for sharing job ads in the MoT Slack. 
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/quality-people" rel="noopener nofollow">Quality people.</a> image
Quality people.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
Happy times gathering again at MoT London with these quality people. image
Happy times gathering again at MoT London with these quality people.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
achieved:
This badge is awarded to a member who has given a 99 second talk. image
This badge is awarded to a member who has given a 99 second talk.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<div>Thanks for doing a 99 second talk at MoT London.</div> image
Thanks for doing a 99 second talk at MoT London.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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This badge is awarded to a member who has given or participated in a Meetup talk, AMA, Panel Discussion, etc image
This badge is awarded to a member who has given or participated in a Meetup talk, AMA, Panel Discussion, etc
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/tom-is-always-on-his-game" rel="noopener nofollow">Tom is always on his Game</a> image
Tom is always on his Game
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
One of my fave things about any MoT event is if Tom is there. Person in the picture on the right of the picture.First met at Test Bash 2024 and I just adore his personality.  image
One of my fave things about any MoT event is if Tom is there. Person in the picture on the right of the picture.First met at Test Bash 2024 and I just adore his personality.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/system-under-test-sut" rel="noopener nofollow">System under test (SUT)</a> image
System under test (SUT)
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
<div>
<strong>SUT</strong> stands for System Under Test. It's a term commonly used in software testing and quality assurance to refer to the specific system, application, or component that is currently being tested. The SUT is the focus of the testing effort. It could be a full software application, a module, a function, or even a hardware system, and can be subjected to different types of testing such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing.</div> image
Definitions of System under test (SUT)
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/mot-ambassadors-in-the-wild" rel="noopener nofollow">MoT Ambassadors in the Wild</a> image
MoT Ambassadors in the Wild
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
Went to hear Christine Pintos headlining talk on Quality at the Festival of Engineering Leadership in London 2025 - such a great talk and the crowd loved it. Here is Christine with other leaders in... image
Went to hear Christine Pintos headlining talk on Quality at the Festival of Engineering Leadership in London 2025 - such a great talk and the crowd loved it. Here is Christine with other leaders in...
I recently had a good chat with Callum Akehurst-Ryan about representation. He's a queer man in tech and continues to do wonderful things to amplify the importance of inclusivity and representation ... image
I recently had a good chat with Callum Akehurst-Ryan about representation. He's a queer man in tech and continues to do wonderful things to amplify the importance of inclusivity and representation ...
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<div>Thank you for amplifying MoT at LDX3</div> image
Thank you for amplifying MoT at LDX3
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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<div>Thanks for spotting the incorrectly labelled help text on the <a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/this-week-in-testings" rel="noopener nofollow">This Week in Testings page</a> search field. </div> image
Thanks for spotting the incorrectly labelled help text on the This Week in Testings page search field. 
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/collections/my-collection-8-897aa48f-a5cd-4b9c-a36a-50aecb77e15d" rel="noopener nofollow">My Collection #8</a> image
My Collection #8
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
New Collection image
New Collection
A discussion on TWIT had me wondering what 'Grey Box Testing' was.

Luckily, some lovely people were on hand to answer my question! image
A discussion on TWIT had me wondering what 'Grey Box Testing' was. Luckily, some lovely people were on hand to answer my question!
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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This badge is awarded to members who choose to visibly support Pride on their Ministry of Testing profile. image
This badge is awarded to members who choose to visibly support Pride on their Ministry of Testing profile.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
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This badge is awarded to members who host an episode of This Week in Testing. image
This badge is awarded to members who host an episode of This Week in Testing.
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<div>Emily O'Connor shared how helpful you'd been to one of her ex-colleagues who is looking for a job. Nice one! </div> image
Emily O'Connor shared how helpful you'd been to one of her ex-colleagues who is looking for a job. Nice one! 
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/who-needs-chat-gpt-when-you-have-mot-gpt" rel="noopener nofollow">Who needs Chat-GPT when you have MoT-GPT</a> image
Who needs Chat-GPT when you have MoT-GPT
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
A discussion on TWIT had me wondering what 'Grey Box Testing' was.

Luckily, some lovely people were on hand to answer my question! image
A discussion on TWIT had me wondering what 'Grey Box Testing' was. Luckily, some lovely people were on hand to answer my question!
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
earned:
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/grey-box-testing" rel="noopener nofollow">Grey Box Testing</a> image
Grey Box Testing
Aj Wilson
Aj Wilson
contributed:
Grey box testing combines both white box (internal knowledge) and black box (external perspective) testing methods.  image
Definitions of Grey Box Testing
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