Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering

Talk Description

The role of a Quality Engineer is undergoing a fundamental shift. We are moving away from a world of manual execution and rigid test cases toward a future defined by efficiency, adaptability, and high-level orchestration. But how does this transition actually work in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment like at Robin Hood?

In this conversation, Pranav Pandit (Engineering Lead at Robin Hood) joins Rosie Sherry to explore the evolving landscape of quality leadership. Pranav shares insights from his journey across diverse domains, from enterprise security to consumer-centric ride-sharing and fintech, highlighting how the "quality mindset" must adapt to the unique pressures of each industry.

You will hear about:

• Why the future of quality isn't about running tests, but about designing systems where AI and automation do the heavy lifting.
• Moving beyond "human in the loop" to a more rigorous approach to AI safety, prompt curation, and the creation of "golden datasets."
• How a centralised quality team provides horizontal value across fast-moving, highly regulated product lines.
• Strategies for reducing a 72-hour quality cycle in an environment where a single bug can cost millions.
• Why the best QEs act as a blend of TPM and Product Manager to ensure a holistic view of the system.

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Rosie Sherry

CEO & Founder at Ministry of Testing

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I've been working in the software testing and quality engineering space since the year 2000 whilst also combining it with my love for education and community building.

🎓 MoT-STEC qualified

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MoTaverse Team

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Pranav Pandit

Staff Quality Engineer

Quality Engineering leader with 15+ years driving large scale mobile/web automation. Known for improving CI reliability, reducing flakiness, and advancing AI assisted testing practices across teams.