Heleen Van Grootven
Testing Engineer
They/them - she/her
I am Open to Write, Speak, Meet at MoTaCon 2026, Podcasting
After a decade in communications, I switched to testing—turns out that I really like figuring out how things work and how they fit together. Always open to learning more and meeting new people!
Achievements
Certificates
Level up your software testing and quality engineering skills with the credibility of a Ministry of Testing certification.
Activity
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who visit the Ministry of Testing site 404 times
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who read their first Insights article on the MoTaverse.
awarded James Pearce for:
The problem with non-deterministic inputs and outputs
awarded Simon Tomes for:
The problem with non-deterministic inputs and outputs
earned:
The problem with non-deterministic inputs and outputs
Contributions
Celebrate surprise-smooth demos, learn how solo testers spark better quality conversations, and explore “assumption investigating” as a core skill for making work clearer and kinder.
Set meaningful goals, communicate quality through risks and real-world consequences, and turn small wins like building a quality narrative into career growth.
You know it's been a rough couple weeks when you start feeling kinship with mythological figures.
Celebrate the spooky side of quality as community members share their funniest, scariest, and most unforgettable stories that turn everyday mishaps into lessons worth laughing about.
Celebrate the quality community’s creativity and courage as folks share lessons, ideas, and stories in just 99 seconds.
Celebrate the launch of This Week in Quality as the community tests a new platform, shares MoTaCon highlights, and reflects on how quality connects us all.
I may be ever-so-slightly upset that my beloved em dash has become a hallmark of AI-generated writing…
Yesterday I gave my first 99-second talk at my first MoTaCon on disaster management! When things have gone completely wrong, remember:- We know: Share the facts, without speculation but als...