Exploring Quality Engineering - The Testing Planet News - Episode 08

5th February 2025
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Talk Description

In this episode of The Testing Planet News, Simon Tomes is joined by Melissa Fisher, Philippa Jennings and Matthew Whitaker to explore the principles and practices that constitute quality engineering. 

In this session, they discuss the various models and systems that drive quality engineering thinking, the role of people in quality engineering and the potential pitfalls and possibilities within the field. All supported by comments and reactions from the wider community.

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

  • Understand foundational principles and models that underpin quality engineering
  • Recognise the significance of human factors in implementing effective quality engineering practices
  • Identify common challenges and opportunities in the application of quality engineering within software development
Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
he/him
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community.
Quality Engineering Lead
She/Her
Hey, I'm Melissa! I transform Quality Engineering teams through approaches, techniques, tools and overall quality mindset. I enjoy discussing all topics, so feel free to reach out.
Quality Engineer
She/Her
I love talking about how building Quality in continuously from the start can help us to deliver great software through a strategic blend of exploratory testing, automation, and quality coaching.
QA Team Lead
He/Him
QA professional with 9+ years in various industries. I enjoying implementing testing frameworks in manual and automated testing. Passionate about collaboration and improvement
Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
he/him
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community.
Quality Engineering Lead
She/Her
Hey, I'm Melissa! I transform Quality Engineering teams through approaches, techniques, tools and overall quality mindset. I enjoy discussing all topics, so feel free to reach out.
Quality Engineer
She/Her
I love talking about how building Quality in continuously from the start can help us to deliver great software through a strategic blend of exploratory testing, automation, and quality coaching.
QA Team Lead
He/Him
QA professional with 9+ years in various industries. I enjoying implementing testing frameworks in manual and automated testing. Passionate about collaboration and improvement
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