Ask Me Anything - Vernon Richards

13th January 2023
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Vernon Richards

Quality Coach / Senior Quality Engineer

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Talk Description

In this Ask Me Anything, Gwen Diagram is joined by Vernon Richards. Vernon is a Test Consultant, who has never really been bitten by the automation/coding bug.

However, he has a wealth of experience in testing and automation, so, a great opportunity to ask someone questions about automation who don't write it themselves.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this talk, you'll be able to:

  • Vernon answered questions on Automation
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Vernon Richards

Quality Coach / Senior Quality Engineer

I’m a Quality Coach & Tester that helps orgs, teams & individuals understand the relationship between quality & testing to help them build better products & deliver more effective services.

I’ve been testing since 2002 starting with video games on PS2, Xbox & PC. It may not sound like a real job but it’s the truth!

By day I’m a Senior Quality Engineer at a health tech night I run Abode of Quality. Here is one of my core values:

“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude (& how you’re thinking) about the problem.” - Captain Jack Sparrow (the part in brackets was my addition though!)

I believe that quality & testing problems are actually people problems in disguise! Often the cause of these problems is misaligned goals, different perspectives, low empathy for colleagues, and the list goes on.

Using my coaching skills in the quality & testing space, I believe the most effective way to serve the business, is to help teams & individuals gain new perspectives about themselves & their teammates.

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