Discover with us how to lead QA teams and do web and software QA better. We’re a QA community exploring the latest and best quality assurance approaches to help you with DevOps, Agile, Automation, Performance, API, Mobile, Analytics, RPA, AIOps, Shift-Left and right. Find the tips, tricks, how-to guides, and tools you need to build your QA team, and banish the bugs! Hosted by CTO of Digital Assured, President of Vivit-Worldwide, and Tedx Speaker Jonathon Wright.

Should We Build Better Software...Or Better People? (with Damian Synadinos from QA or The Highway)

May 07, 2020 0:38:04 27.45 MB Downloads: 0

In this podcast, I talk with Damian Synadinos—QA speaker, author, and legend—about how to develop the QA field by starting with its most valuable asset: its people. 

Everything Is Just A Test (with Mariia Hutsuk from Zattoo)

April 30, 2020 0:57:18 41.29 MB Downloads: 0

What kind of brand damage can happen to a broadcaster when streaming cuts out? Who gets the blame? In this episode, Mariia Hutsuk, B2B QA Team Lead at Zattoo, joins me to chat about protecting brands testing B2B/B2C live streaming services.

Communicating Quality (with Conor Fitzgerald from Poppulo)

April 28, 2020 0:49:00 35.32 MB Downloads: 0

The week I'm joined by Poppulo's Head of Testing Conor Fitzgerald to chat about the importance of communication within testing, along with his leadership approach and what organizational practices he recommends to ensure good quality software.

Help Test COVID Safe Paths MIT Project (with Todd DeCapua from Splunk)

April 22, 2020 0:18:49 13.58 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, I'm joined by global technology and business leader Todd DeCapua to share the exciting details of MIT's COVID Safe Paths app that has been designed to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how you can get involved with testing the Safe Paths app and help fight the coronavirus outbreak. 

The Digital Quality Handbook (with Eran Kinsbruner from Perforce Software)

April 13, 2020 0:52:09 37.59 MB Downloads: 0

Today I'm joined by Eran Kinsbruner—Chief Evangelist, Author, Public Speaker and Blogger at Perfecto—for an engaging discussion on the latest industry trends for 2020 and how to test next-generation devices.

The Dark Arts Wizard of Quality (With Paul Grossman)

April 12, 2020 0:50:22 36.3 MB Downloads: 0

The Dark Arts Wizard of Quality is upon us! In this episode, I'm joined with my good friend and automation expert Paul Grossman for a technical discussion surrounding automation and the Magic Object Model (MOM).

Quality Energizer Bunny (with Phil Burgess from IT Career Energizer)

April 12, 2020 0:42:23 30.55 MB Downloads: 0

Looking to grow your IT career or considering IT as a career path? This week I'm joined with IT consultant, mentor, coach, and host of the IT Career Energizer podcast, Phil Burgess, who is on a mission to inspire testers to grow successful careers in tech.

Neurodiversity Is My Superpower! (with Simon Prior from EasyJet)

April 08, 2020 0:41:14 29.73 MB Downloads: 0

Join me as I sit down with leader, mentor, and STEM ambassador Simon Prior for a heartfelt conversation on the importance of mentorship, neurodiversity, and giving back within the QA community. 

The Importance of Shift Left (with Joe Triccas from Airts)

April 02, 2020 0:56:07 40.45 MB Downloads: 0

Sit down with Joe Triccas, a long-time test engineer who's making the "shift left" by coaching development engineers on the testing mindset. We talk about the testing mindset and how agile teams can help involve development teams sooner and deeper in the testing process without sacrificing quality.

Quality In A.I. (with Adam Smith from Dragonfly)

April 01, 2020 0:31:07 22.44 MB Downloads: 0

Join me for a valuable opportunity to explore the capabilities, challenges, and international standards for building quality AI testing systems with Adam Smith, the CTO of Dragonfly (AI testing solutions and consulting) and expert in QA, testing, and AI. 

Transitioning Into QualityOps (with Parveen Khan from Square Marble Technology)

March 29, 2020 0:36:39 26.43 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, I'm joined with Senior Test Engineer, Parveen Khan, to discuss the evolution of the role of testing within DevOps.

Houston We Have A Quality Problem (with Theo Priestley from Tony Blair Institute For Global Change)

March 19, 2020 0:46:03 33.19 MB Downloads: 0

In the midst of the global health crisis, I sit down with author, futurist and newly appointed associate fellow with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Theo Priestley, to discuss the evolving role of testing in the future.

Quality Is Not An Act, It Is A Habit (with Kate Falanga from Code And Theory)

March 11, 2020 0:47:01 33.89 MB Downloads: 0

Agile testing has developed exponentially over the last two decades, with the role of QA continuously transforming. In this episode, I’m joined with Kate Falanga, Associate Director of QA at Code & Theory, to discuss the evolution of the QA role in Agile.

Introduction To The QA Lead (With Ben Aston & Jonathon Wright)

March 04, 2020 0:56:36 40.79 MB Downloads: 0

In this inaugural episode, you will be introduced to the host of The QA Lead podcast as we embark on our exciting podcast journey. What is The QA Lead? What are we all about? What can you expect? And why should you join our community? Keep listening to find out.