Talk Description
Elpida Koutsoni shares her accidental yet rewarding discovery of the QA career path, highlighting its significance, challenges and the blend of skills it requires.
In this engaging and personal talk, Elpida Koutsoni recounts how a misheard job title during a university career event serendipitously led her into the world of Quality Assurance. Initially unfamiliar with the role, she soon discovered that being a QA engineer involved far more than spotting bugs—it was about attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. As she transitioned from student to QA professional at Yodeck, she found herself drawn to the detective-like nature of the work and the impact it has on product quality and customer satisfaction.
Elpida reflects on how QA is often overlooked as a career path, especially for students who are primarily guided toward software development roles. Yet, through her journey and ongoing experience, she emphasises the growing demand for QA engineers and the essential role they play in ensuring product excellence. She advocates for greater awareness and appreciation of QA in academia and the tech industry, encouraging others to remain open to unexpected opportunities—even if they start with a miscommunication.
