"The Sieve of Eratosthenes approach to bug free code"

How can we achieve bug-free code? To address this, we must first understand the root causes of bugs: poorly defined requirements and a lack of software craftsmanship. In this talk, we explore a "filter" approach to software pipelines, examining how each layer can reduce bugs or minimize the likelihood of their occurrence, and how AI can play a role in this process.

Heemeng Foo has over 20 years in the software industry, starting as a developer and then leading software quality teams. His experience includes Mobile/Telco, Payments, Digital Agriculture, LegalTech, and Digital Media. As a quality leader, he has built and led teams in pre-series A, B, and C stages, as well as in a multinational corporation. Currently, he is the Director of Quality at RocketLawyer, approaching software quality from a holistic perspective. An avid traveler, foodie, and writer, his recent articles can be found on Medium.

"DevTestOps expanding the integration with an influence of modernization"

Today's modernization efforts require fast results, driven by strong collaboration and transparency. DevTestOps enhances cross-team trust, speeds up development, and embeds a continuous testing mindset within the DevOps workflow.

With 19+ years in software development and test engineering, I have led initiatives like SaaS migrations, platform scaling, and acquisition integrations. I specialize in engineering productivity solutions for large-scale platforms, mobile apps, APIs, and data management, with expertise in open-source frameworks and automation tools. I also have a strong track record in driving digital transformation and improving productivity.

"CI/CD Pipelines: Integrating Testing for Continuous Quality"

Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines ensures continuous quality by automating test processes throughout the development lifecycle. This approach enables rapid feedback, early defect detection, and seamless deployment, promoting more reliable and efficient software delivery.

Throughout my 20-year career, I have concentrated on driving technical excellence in DevOps, SRE, Software Development, and Quality Engineering at scale. I excel in building and leading global teams to modernize, optimize, and transform key technological assets and investments, while promoting a culture of collaboration, customer focus, and agility.

"Test automation frameworks development that ensures the product's high qualities throughout its entire life cycle"

In this talk, I will elaborate on how my team ensures that our product has the highest quality throughout its life cycle - from the early development stage, to the release process, the automation testing, all the way to the manual QA testing, and finally the deployment of the solution at the customers

We will go through the various test automation frameworks which are used in each stage of the product's life-cycle, and I will share the ideas and decisions behind the selection of the framework we use.

Over 20 years' experience in software development - Throughout my careers, I did manual QA, test automation development, software development and (even) technical marketing engineering

"Harnessing Cloud Technologies in Testing"

Over the years, cloud technologies have become increasingly integral to the software testing industry. Cloud technologies provide the infrastructure and services needed for testing, offering scalable resources essential for running high-load performance tests and enabling teams to execute large-scale test suites efficiently. This evolution in cloud technology is revolutionising software testing by enhancing efficiency and facilitating innovation.

This talk will explore how to build and leverage these essential skills to enhance testing practices and boost productivity.

We will start with an introduction to cloud computing, laying the groundwork for understanding their pivotal roles in modern testing environments. Attendees will learn a structured approach to developing knowledge in these areas, focusing on practical skills and knowledge that can be applied directly to their testing processes.

The session will then delve into specific applications of cloud technologies in testing through real-world examples drawn from my own experience.

Takeaways from the Talk:

Why Cloud Matter for Testers? Understand the significance of cloud technologies in testing and how they can enhance your role in software development.
Real-life scenarios: Explore practical examples of cloud integration in test automation, performance testing, and creating scalable infrastructures.

I am a goal-driven and dedicated engineer with over 15 years of rich experience in the IT industry. My journey in software testing began with a natural curiosity to analyse and test things, combined with a strong interest in Information Technology. This passion led me to pursue a career in Software Testing, a field I found incredibly satisfying and rewarding.

Throughout my professional journey, I have honed my skills in Quality Engineering, with a particular focus on test automation. I specialise in quickly spotting patterns and issues, enabling me to create effective automated testing solutions. I have had the privilege of consulting with multiple organisations, aiding them in developing robust Quality Engineering strategies and facilitating a shift towards a Quality Engineering culture. My expertise in functional test automation, where I have worked with diverse clients, employing languages like Java, TypeScript, and Python, along with frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, RestAssured, and OkHttp. Additionally, I have delved into the realm of performance testing, utilising solutions like Gatling to ensure optimal application performance.

"Optimizing Microservices Testing in Agile"

Microservices architecture is key to building scalable, flexible applications, especially in Agile environments. However, testing these distributed services presents unique challenges. This presentation covers essential strategies for integration, functional, and non-functional testing, and highlights tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Postman, and Jenkins that support automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment. By using these techniques and tools, teams can ensure reliable microservices while keeping up with Agile's fast-paced workflow.

Dilruba is a Senior Engineering Manager at Palo Alto Networks, leading the IoT Security QA team. With extensive experience in hands-on, end-to-end software testing and managing engineering teams, she has worked at both large companies and startups, including Microsoft, Cisco, RetailNext, and Hitachi. Dilruba holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MS in Engineering Management and Leadership from Santa Clara University. She is active in Women in Technology networks, frequently speaking at events to inspire others. In her free time, she enjoys acrylic painting and traveling.

"Test Automation using LLM"

Use Large Language Model (LLM) to automate test cases. I will be using Prompt Engineering and RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) techniques to accomplish this with examples we are currently using in our organization. It’s highly agile and cuts down the testing time by more than 50 percent!

A QA leader with expertise in developing test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile platforms. Has experience across diverse industries including security, telecommunications, stock trading, social media, and consulting.

"Embracing The Ultimate Shift Left - Are we doing agile, or just waterfall in miniature?"

In the IT industry we love a buzz word. Put an ear to any management meeting, and you'll hear the phrase and importance of 'shifting left' all the time. Many believe it's achievable only through adoption of a tool.

Mike Talks has worked as a testing consultant around Wellington, coaching teams in their agile adoption. In this talk he'll look at some of the traps we've all fallen into, and how to get out of them.