About Live2Test 2024
The Premier Online Conference for Software Testing
As we have always been desirous to build a social platform for software testers and people who are interested in testing and quality assurance, we have created our social brand and motto, Live2Test®️! Live2Test®️ is a social platform, and a series of events for testers to communicate, to share, to teach, to learn, to consult, to develop and to socialize.
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Live2Test®️ is a recognized ISTQB®️ Conference Network Event, focusing on Testing and Quality. Live2Test®️ aims to share knowledge, experience and vision with the community.
Keynote Speakers
Anaïs van Asselt
Senior QA Engineer
Choco
Anaïs van Asselt
Senior QA Engineer - Choco
About the Speaker
Anaïs is a QA engineer and test automation enthusiast. In 10 years, she gained a lot of perspective at a variety of organisations and (test automation) tooling, both frontend and backend. She applies a context-driven approach and joins forces with developers to foster a culture of quality ownership. In 2022 she joined the mission of Choco in Berlin to reduce food waste globally, extending sustainability practices beyond test automation to positively impact the supply chain.
Sessions
La Cucaracha - Revolutionising bug management with AI and automation
Say goodbye to bug assignment and management headaches! Witness the rise of La Cucaracha, an AI-driven solution born from a hackathon. See how it intelligently assigns bugs to teams, saving time and improving efficiency. Gain insights on a successful hackathon and the inner workings of La Cucaracha. Discover how AI technologies not only drive solutions but also support development, like GitHub Copilot. We will also explore the integration with Slack, JIRA and Amplitude, which further streamlines the bug management process. Experience the revolution in bug management, leading to boosted productivity and happier teams.
Date
21 May, 11:00 - 11:40 (GMT +3)
Andres Sacco
Technical Leader
TravelX
Andres Sacco
Technical Leader - TravelX
About the Speaker
Andres Sacco is a Technical Leader at TravelX and he has experience with many different languages, like Java, PHP, and NodeJs. In his previous job, Andres helped find alternative ways to optimize data transfer between microservices, which reduced the infrastructure cost by 55%. Before introducing these optimizations, he investigated different testing methods for better coverage than the unit tests of the microservices. He also dictated internal courses about new technologies and he has written articles on Medium. Andres is a co-author of the book Beginning Scala 3, from Apress.
Sessions
AI helps me! I have a lot of tests to analyze
Most developers create tests to check whether the applications work fine or not. Still, if something happens with the tests, they need to verify which are the reasons and categorize them, which implies too much time. What happens if there is a mechanism that can infer and categorize the problems for us?
During this talk, you will see the problems that could appear when you have errors or issues with your different types of tests and how the existing tools that most developers use must provide an automatic way to categorize or predict if other ones could be connected.
You will learn how to ReportPortal collect and parse the information of the execution of the tests using machine learning can infer if different types of errors have certain similarities and show you that information with the idea of validating it. Also, you will see the relevance of having information on the previous executions and metrics about the evolution of our tests.
Date
21 May, 15:35 - 16:15 (GMT +3)
Angela Olszewska
QA Engineer
Kitopi
Angela Olszewska
QA Engineer - Kitopi
About the Speaker
QA Engineer with a sharp eye for detail, specializing in Python test automation. I excel as a team player, consistently fostering collaboration and achieving remarkable results through effective teamwork. Alongside my expertise in Python, I have a deep passion for yoga, mountains, and coffee.
Sessions
Selenium Speed Boost: Professional Testing Tips
Uncover the art of turbocharging your testing using the Selenium framework. Embrace the significance of speed in today's rapid development landscape and leave with practical insights to optimize your testing process. From intelligent test design to expedited execution and efficient environments, you'll acquire actionable knowledge to elevate your software testing. While these tips are universally applicable across programming languages, my examples and use cases will predominantly feature Python.
Date
22 May, 17:15 - 17:55 (GMT +3)
Barış Sarıalioğlu
Founder, Managing Partner
TesterYou
Barış Sarıalioğlu
Founder, Managing Partner - TesterYou
About the Speaker
IT professional with 15+ years of experience as Information Technologies Consultant, Software Engineer, Software Developer and Software Tester for many different organisations. Highly experienced in Software Development Life-Cycle, Software Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Usability, User Experience (UX), Quality Assurance and Software Testing. Published a number of papers and books within the Software Testing profession and contribute to the field by regularly attending conferences as a speaker, panelist, lecturer, moderator and contributor. Currently, he is the managing partner of TesterYou, where he holds the responsibilities of delivering test consultancy, outsourced test management, and software testing training (including accredited ISTQB trainings).
Sessions
Entangled in Code: Quantum Physics and the Parallel Universes of Software Testing This keynote explores the fascinating intersection of quantum physics concepts with the day-to-day realities of software testing, all while keeping the mood light and engaging. The talk could humorously compare bug tracking and test scenarios to quantum superposition, where software exists in multiple potential states of functionality until tested. It might also delve into the idea of quantum entanglement, suggesting that bugs in one part of the system seem mysteriously linked to behaviors in another, much like entangled particles affecting each other instantaneously over distance. Additionally, the session could explore the concept of quantum tunneling as a metaphor for how bugs sometimes bypass layers of testing to appear in production. Through these parallels, the keynote aims to entertain while shedding light on the complex, unpredictable, and often bizarre world of software testing, using quantum physics as a novel lens.
Date
21 May, 09:30 - 10:10 (GMT +3)
Benjamin Bischoff
Test Automation Engineer
Trivago
Benjamin Bischoff
Test Automation Engineer - Trivago
About the Speaker
After being a game/application developer and trainer for 15 years, Benjamin decided in 2017 to make test automation his main career. Currently, he works as a Test Automation Engineer in trivago's backend QA team. His focus lies on the development and maintenance of trivago’s in-house test frameworks and related build pipelines. Additionally, he provides help with all test automation matters. Benjamin is a book author and maintainer of various open-source projects for test automation and reporting. Also, he is a conference speaker and writes about testing topics on his blog https://www.softwaretester.blog/.
Sessions
Smoke Tests and Mirrors - The Magic in Test Automation
Having been a magician for 35 years, I started noticing that some magic principles and theories also apply to software testing. In this session, I will try to connect those two seemingly unrelated subjects. This will show that everything you learn has an impact on how you behave and what you do professionally.
This is based on a series of blog posts that I wrote about this subject with more to come in the future: https://www.softwaretester.blog/tag:magic,automation
Key takeaways:
• See how experiences in a completely unrelated field can be highly beneficial for your professional life
• Think about aspects of software testing from a different angle
• Get to know a little more about the magic world and have some fun with it
Date
22 May, 17:15 - 17:55 (GMT +3)
Gáspár Nagy
SpecFlow/BDD Coach, Trainer
Spec Solutions
Gáspár Nagy
SpecFlow/BDD Coach, Trainer - Spec Solutions
About the Speaker
Gáspár Nagy is the creator of SpecFlow, regular conference speaker, blogger (http://gasparnagy.com), editor of the BDD Addict monthly newsletter (http://bddaddict.com), and co-author of the books "Discovery: Explore behaviour using examples" and "Formulation: Document examples with Given/When/Then" (http://bddbooks.com).
Gáspár is an independent coach, trainer and test automation expert focusing on helping teams implementing BDD and SpecFlow. He has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software development as he worked as an architect and agile developer coach.
Sessions
Tree in the Forest: Managing Details in BDD Scenarios
Scenarios are the central artifact of the Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) process. Although many teams use scenarios and tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow to automate them, in many cases their scenarios contain a lot of details, particularly test data, and therefore they become too complicated to support collaboration with the business.
The "essential" principle of scenario writing (scenario formulation) states that only those details should be included in the scenario that are relevant for the outcome. This talk provides help for those who struggle implementing this principle or would be interested to learn how you can create brief and maintainable scenarios.
Date
22 May, 10:45 - 11:25 (GMT +3)
Geosley Andrades
Director - Product Evangelist
ACCELQ
Geosley Andrades
Director - Product Evangelist - ACCELQ
About the Speaker
Geosley is a Product Evangelist and Community Builder at ACCELQ. He is on a mission to unite the testing community and keeps himself busy leading the Q community - A Global Community of Test Automation Enthusiasts. Being passionate about continuous learning, Geosley loves to innovate the method of working, resulting in higher Efficiency. He has around 15 years of experience in the Software Testing Industry. Has previously worked in companies like JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Cornerstone OnDemand, and Infosys.
Sessions
Testing with a Twist: The ChatGPT Advantage
In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology, one tool has captured the spotlight: ChatGPT. With its remarkable ability to provide prompt and insightful answers, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, amassing over a million users within a mere week of its launch.
In the realm of business, AI-driven solutions have revolutionized workflows and elevated customer experiences. Yet, the field of software testing must not lag behind in this technological revolution. Enter ChatGPT—the game-changer that can significantly empower testers and expedite their efforts, although it doesn't aim to replace human testing teams entirely.
Join me as I delve into an exciting exploration of the myriad possibilities offered by ChatGPT. Together, we will uncover ingenious ways to leverage this technology, enhancing the capabilities of testers and propelling them toward new heights. Moreover, we will shed light on the crucial need to embrace this tool as an asset rather than a threat, emphasizing the significance of education and understanding.
Embark on this journey with me, and let's envision a brighter and more prosperous future for the software testing community. By harnessing the power of ChatGPT, we can empower testers to focus on the most valuable aspects of their roles, fostering innovation and excellence at every step.
Key Takeaways
1. Managing Expectations: It is crucial to set realistic expectations regarding ChatGPT's capabilities and limitations in testing to avoid falling into the trap of unrealistic expectations or overestimating its abilities.
2. Unleashing Full Potential: Discover innovative ways to effectively integrate ChatGPT into your testing process, unlocking its full potential and leveraging its capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
3. Recognizing Limitations: While ChatGPT offers tremendous value, it is important to understand its limitations. Human expertise remains indispensable in certain areas of the testing process, and recognizing when and where human involvement is necessary is crucial for successful testing outcomes.
Date
21 May, 16:20 - 17:00 (GMT +3)
Jeroen Rosink
Test Consultant
Squerist
Jeroen Rosink
Test Consultant - Squerist
About the Speaker
Jeroen is a passionate test professional with about 19 years of experience in testing, test management and executing, coordinating, coaching and advising roles. He gave training and workshops internally in the company as well externally. Driven by his passion he always search for those things which makes our occupation valuable and interesting. Besides presenting several times on the Dutch TestNet conferences and SeeTest 2017. Also he made his contributions to a anniversary book of TestNet “Set your course: Future and trends in testing” (translated from Dutch) and the book “How to reduce cost of software testing”.
Sessions
Shift left, think right!
AI is increasingly seen as the panacea for further software development. "Success" stories are often told about the use of AI, for example chatgpt. It can help the developers but also testers. There are also critical voices as to whether the results of these applications are usable? Or will replace testers? Whether testers can rely on this. If you then assume that we developers and testers are technically skilled. Also understand somewhat what and how this technology works, or perhaps in detail. We cannot stop the application of this technology. Shift left! We can, however, be critical.
Is the quality reliable? On the other hand, you also have the business that will use these technologies. They rely on the engineers, the data analysts, the testers. We as testers can help them understand how to apply it. We can give them insight into the possible cognitive biases that may affect them. We can help convert this into information they need to accept the applications. We help them with this. Think right!
Date
22 May, 10:00 - 10:40 (GMT +3)
Ken S'ng Wong
Senior Software QA Engineer
Autodesk
Ken S'ng Wong
Senior Software QA Engineer - Autodesk
About the Speaker
Sessions
Drawing Parallels Between Software Testing and Gym Workout Planning
Background
Not so long ago, I was having a health crisis. My doctors said that I need to do something to keep my health in check. Otherwise, I will need to get my affairs in order. I was overweight and very unfit. So, like everyone else, I started to look for ways to change my life for the better, which includes working out at the gym. Back then, my approach to this problem was to agree to any workouts imaginable. The only goal I had was to sweat and move as much as possible, and I should be able to turn my life around. In reality, it took a toll on my body as I was frequently injured, and I plateaued very quickly. Yes, I was losing weight, but I do not feel any healthier.
Parallels
This story draws parallels with what I encountered a year ago when I was tasked to test my team's new app. The team never had a dedicated test engineer before as the app was still brand new. Thus, their original approach was just like me seeking out to better my health: test everything as much as possible, and we should not see failures. This approach was slow and could not guarantee there were no regressions as we expanded the app. Also, I was the bottleneck for every release, as I could not keep up with the rapid changes from sprint to sprint. It was full manual testing and no tools were used.
Inspiration
After a chaotic release, I decided to draw on my experience on my fitness journey on making my team more purposeful in terms of software testing. Anyone who has signed up with a Personal Trainer knows that it is most effective when one follows a Workout Plan. The plan itself lists the exercises to do following a schedule, which muscles and muscle groups are covered and which exercise machines and equipment to use. This is exactly the same with software testing. For each release, a Test Plan which includes the test cases and the techniques used, what features and requirements are covered, and what tools to use for execution. Like the Workout Plan, the Test Plan also outlined a simple schedule of what test cases must be executed first, and what followed after that.
The Results
While I lost 10kg, and I feel much healthier and energized with a Workout Plan, in parallel, we gained a lot of insights into how well our app performed with a Test Plan. We can see what our test coverage is and verify if the test techniques used are indeed effective. We were able to better gauge how long we need to buffer for a test cycle before a release. Finally, with automated smoke testing, we are able to catch regressions each time a new build is requested. This is the equivalent of being mindful of what you eat in terms of being healthy. Our Test Plan is kept up-to-date with the latest Test Techniques and Approaches from the insights collected for each execution. This is the same where my Workout Plan gets refreshed each time I do a body check-up, like a weigh-in.
Date
21 May, 13:00 - 13:40 (GMT +3)
Olga Tromifova
QA Manager
Splicky
Olga Tromifova
QA Manager - Splicky
About the Speaker
QA Engineer and Enthusiast. Olga uses Python, Playwright and Cypress for her work. She loves to learn and share her knowledge. Last years Olga dedicated herself to AI and learning modern approaches for improving product quality. She believes that AI will never replace human, but could help to improve the quality of testing and reduce efforts for manual one.
Sessions
AI in API Testing: How to Test Faster With ChatGPT
All of us heard about AI. Perhaps someone uses it in their work. Let's understand this variety of AI tools and learn how to use AI to generate scripts, write tests, and create test data. Speed up your work with ChatGPT and elevate it to the next level.
Date
22 May, 11:30 - 12:10 (GMT +3)
René van Veldhuijzen
Test Positivo
Testimist
René van Veldhuijzen
Test Positivo - Testimist
About the Speaker
As off September ’23 René has been active in the field of Software Testing for a quarter of a century, without ever experiencing a dull moment, in which he has been able to carry out projects and assignments that vary from politically sensitive in the role of Test Manager to the creation of Test scripts using tools such as Oracle ATS Selenium and Katalon. Oh yes and some coaching, teaching and unit management. Since 2021 René is known as the Testimist, the Test Positivo who continues to add fun to the beautiful profession of Testing. And talking about (Automation in) Testing has brought René to many international test conferences and to Test guilds or Centre of Excellences at various large Dutch and worldwide companies.
Sessions
The Prime Directive of Automation in Testing is a (ka)HOOT
Automation in Testing (AiT) should not be taken lightly, otherwise it becomes a successful formula for failure. That is why its beginning, the Prime Directive, is extremely important. In this presentation René explains circumstances that make this failure possible and focusses on that first step that should be or should have been taken. To support this Prime Directive there are many questions that teams who wish to engage (!) in Automation in Testing need to answer and we will discuss some of those questions with in absolute kahoot! style. So get your kahoot! skills in order and join this session by René, the Testimist.
Date
21 May, 10:15 - 10:55 (GMT +3)
Workshop Speakers
Kaan Özdoğan
Quality Engineering Analyst
Accenture
Kaan Özdoğan
Quality Engineering Analyst - Accenture
About the Speaker
Sessions
Accenture Workshop
Date
22 May, 16:10 - 17:10 (GMT +3)
Marina Ernst
PhD Candidate & Researcher
University of Koblenz
Marina Ernst
PhD Candidate & Researcher - University of Koblenz
About the Speaker
Marina is a PhD candidate and a software testing enthusiast. In her role as a Quality Assurance engineer in Start Up, she built the Software testing system from scratch in nearly 2 years. She is a public speaker and a "software tester advocate" interested in topics such as diversity in QA and quality coaching. At the moment, Marina is a researcher at the University of Koblenz in the field of Human-computer interaction and Artificial intelligence.
Sessions
A Love Letter to All Junior Testers: Surviving and Thriving in the Industry
Stepping in software tester shoes is never easy. Regardless of the background and previous experience, most of us have lived through bitter moments of self-doubt and insecurity at the very start of our testing journey. But does it have to be that way?
This workshop aims to empower junior software testers and help them gain the confidence they need to thrive in their roles. We will discuss typical struggles and fears and find sustainable ways to overcome them. We will talk about specific challenges influencing us as software testers and how we can turn them into our superpowers.
Date
TBA
Mehmet Engin Sacan
Test Automation Engineer
DHB Bank
Mehmet Engin Sacan
Test Automation Engineer - DHB Bank
About the Speaker
He began his professional career as a java developer. After that, he spent seven years working on the test automation for embedded systems. He has a patent for an Industrial Switch user interface that uses Native Language Process. He has a symposium paper presented in the National Software symposium organized by Sabanci University and the full text was published in the proceeding book (ISSN 1613-0073). The paper is on the reduction of the test case duration in the embedded systems under test. His role as a mentor is still active at Kadir Has University and University of California Los Angeles. He spent more than two years working as a consulting expert test engineer for test, behavior and event driven development in the Netherlands. He also likes the human side of testing. He is still living in the Netherlands and tries to share his knowledge via LinkedIn articles and internal/external workshops.
Sessions
Behavioral Testing with Generative AI
Language is a great and needed tool for any kind of business. Behavior Driven Development(BDD) also aims to use language to show evidence and information about the product that we want to create. Today, artificial intelligence(AI) has gone from being theorized to being used. And it did this through language. In this workshop, we will explore the steps needed to use artificial intelligence as a tool. Testers start points are the converting requirements to the test scenarios and from time to time it could be different to define scope and purposes on that. AI could give us an idea or help with the generating test scenarios.
First, we will focus on how to use generative AI with prompting.
Our subjects about prompting is as follows:
- Open-ended prompts, multi-part prompts topics
- Chain of Thought Prompting / Zero-shot Chain of Thought
- Prompt Debiasing
Then we will focus on creating test scenarios for behavioral driven development based on the requirements and for this we will use prompting techniques.
For the workshop we will use two popular generative AI which are BARD and ChatGPT.
At the end of the workshop we will have test scenarios that we can use in our test automation for BDD.
Date
TBA
Serkan Önal
Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer
INTERTECH
Serkan Önal
Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer - INTERTECH
About the Speaker
Sessions
Intertech Workshop
Date
22 May, 18:00 - 19:00 (GMT +3)
Sinem Serap
Service Delivery Manager
Atos
Sinem Serap
Service Delivery Manager - Atos
About the Speaker
With over 15 years of experience in the technology sector, Sinem brings a wealth of knowledge to the intersection of human cognition and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as a AI Architect and AI Domain Lead at Atos, Sinem brings her vision both from scientific and professional experience for the next generation innovations. Prior to joining Atos, Sinem held various technical roles at Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nortel, where she gained hands-on experience in network architecture, design management, and customer support. Her work has spanned multiple continents, leading international project teams and providing technical training and workshops. Sinem has also had the unique experience of serving as a Research Engineer at Arizona State University's biomedical laboratory, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on technology and human biology. Alongside her duties at Atos, Sinem is currently enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Copernicus as part of the Implementation Doctorate program. Her PhD proposal received the highest ranking by the Ministry of Science and Education in all of Poland. Her research interests include the development of brain-machine interfaces for restoring neurological function, the neuronal basis of error-related potentials, and emerging neurotechnologies.
Sessions
Integrating AI and Human Cognition Presentation will be about collaboration between cognitive models and artificial intelligence to improve our understanding, innovation, and practical applications in diverse fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and computer science. By exploring the impact of AI systems capable of understanding, predicting, and replicating human cognitive behaviors, I will aim to examine how these models not only contribute to our comprehension of the human brain but also how knowledge of the brain enriches AI development. Furthermore, I will talk about the practical uses and future possibilities of cognitive AI across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and industry, highlighting the significant potential for transformative impact.
Date
TBA
Volkan Tolu
Senior Software Test Automation Engineer
INTERTECH
Volkan Tolu
Senior Software Test Automation Engineer - INTERTECH
About the Speaker
Sessions
Success Road Map Of Quality Management: Intertech
Date
21 May, 18:10-19:10 (GMT +3)
Panel Speakers
Büşra Karagöz
Test Automation & QA Manager
Çiçeksepeti
Büşra Karagöz
Test Automation & QA Manager - Çiçeksepeti
About the Speaker
I graduated from Karadeniz Technical University with a degree in Computer Engineering in 2014 and initially started my career as software developer. However, after approximately 16 months, I decided to change my career focus to test engineering, which I found more fulfilling. I worked on BI and automation tests at Türk Telekom. I have been working at Çiçeksepeti since 2018, starting as a test automation engineer and eventually taking on leadership roles such as team leader and manager.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
Efdal Günbay
Software QA Test Lead
obilet.com
Efdal Günbay
Software QA Test Lead - obilet.com
About the Speaker
I have been working as a QA engineer, more than 10 years at different levels. The most important point in my career is, I have worked with nearly 10 different projects in different size companies. Some companies were the highest traffic in Turkey, and also some of them were startup companies. Throughout my career I have been responsible for creating testing processes from scratch. I have been working as QA team lead in team management for the last 4 years.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
İlker Erken
Senior QA and Analysis Manager
BTS Group
İlker Erken
Senior QA and Analysis Manager - BTS Group
About the Speaker
He graduated from Kabataş Boys' High School, Department of Mathematics, and Yıldız Technical University, Department of Mathematical Engineering. He worked in the fields of E-commerce, Energy, Telco, Marketing, CRM, and Campaign management, especially in D-Smart, Markafoni, Sabancı Holding e-commerce companies, Epiaş, EnerjiSA, Al-Tayer group, and Insider. He worked on establishing and operating software QA and QA analysis infrastructure. Also, he built QA teams and, coached and mentored them. He actively participated in the 9001, 27001, and CMMI processes. He is currently working as QA and Analysis Manager at BTS Group and conducting personal research on the effects of artificial intelligence on software QA processes.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
Kerim Aydın
Test Automation Team Lead
N11
Kerim Aydın
Test Automation Team Lead - N11
About the Speaker
I graduated from Hatice Bayraktar High School's numerical department and Fırat University's computer engineering department. Then I started working as a software test engineer at Keytorc. Later, I worked at Trendyol as a software test engineer. Then I started working as a software test analyst at N11. After working in this position for a while, I continued to work in the automation team at N11 as a test automation engineer. Then I worked as a test automation engineer at Yıldız tech company. Now, I have returned to N11 as the test automation team leader. I was involved in both manual and automation processes of testing. Currently, we manage both test automation processes and performance processes at N11 company. We have a very dynamic team. We attach importance to new technologies and aim to implement them at the first opportunity.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
Melih Can Demirtel
Senior Software Test Engineer
VIRGOSOL
Melih Can Demirtel
Senior Software Test Engineer - VIRGOSOL
About the Speaker
Melih Can Demirtel was born in Istanbul in 1995 and graduated from the Department of Electronics Engineering at Istanbul Kültür University. In addition to his education life, he is known as a software test engineer with significant experience in the field of software testing. /br While he was a university student, he started working at SSID Global as a software developer and improved his skills in software development in the process. Immediately after graduation, he worked as a Reserve Officer and Engineer Officer in military projects at the 43rd Maintenance Factory Directorate in Çorlu, Tekirdağ. /br After his military service, he moved to Netaş company and worked as a software test engineer in Turkcell projects and contributed to the testing processes of Hesappli, Mobile Signature, SSO, and FastLogin applications. He reinforced his expertise by obtaining the ISTQB CTFL certificate. /br Later, he worked at Virgosol and contributed to the testing of Android applications for sahibinden.com. Melih, who has experience in blogging, lecturing, and mentoring in the field of software testing, has also been a speaker at places such as Istanbul Kültür University and Atlas University. He also produces content on software testing on his personal LinkedIn blog and shares different projects about test automation on his YouTube channel. /br Melih's future goal is to further his level of expertise in the field of software testing and to train professionals in the sector by producing Turkish content. He also contributes to society by volunteering as a mentor and answering personal questions free of charge. His special interests include watching Japanese anime, reading Japanese manga, swimming, basketball, and cooking. He also considers the Harry Potter series to be his favorite fantasy genre book.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
Mesut Güneş
Principal Consultant / SDET
Modus Create
Mesut Güneş
Principal Consultant / SDET - Modus Create
About the Speaker
I began as a software developer in 2007, but since 2010, I have developed a keen interest in test automation and later in DevOps. My focus is on automating all aspects of the development pipeline to speed up software development. I am passionate about open-source tools and technologies. I have presented talks on testing at meetups and conferences, as well as authored blog posts and testing materials.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
Mustafa Osmanoğlu
Software Test Engineer
Huawei
Mustafa Osmanoğlu
Software Test Engineer - Huawei
About the Speaker
Mustafa Osmanoğlu is a seasoned software test engineer at Huawei, with a strong academic background and diverse interests. He attended Capa Science High School, excelling in natural sciences and securing top ranks in university entrance exams. Transitioning from dentistry to his true passion, engineering, he graduated from Istanbul Technical University with a degree in Management Engineering. Mustafa's affinity for technology, honed through years of gaming and online exploration, complements his expertise in software testing. A skilled chess player and philosophy enthusiast, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his work, showcasing his strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
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TBA
Date
TBA
Nur Ceylan Kutlu
Test & Verification Engineer
Koç Holding
Nur Ceylan Kutlu
Test & Verification Engineer - Koç Holding
About the Speaker
Nur Ceylan Kutlu works as a test approval engineer at Token Financial Technologies. She was born and raised in Istanbul. she graduated from Istanbul Kültür University, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. She has 5 years of experience in business life, progresses in the POS devices and banking sector. Listening to music, self-improvement and walking are among his hobbies.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
Nilay Köse
Test, Quality and Service Desk Manager
Fibabanka
Nilay Köse
Test, Quality and Service Desk Manager - Fibabanka
About the Speaker
After graduating from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003 and I started working at T. İş Bankası A.Ş. in the same year. I worked in several branches for five years and joined Software Development Division as a functional test specialist in 2008. As a functional test specialist I performed as a test lead, test analyst, and test manager on several projects and maintenance demands for 11 years. I created test plans, and test scenarios, executed these test cases and reported test results. As a test manager I coached test teams and business units about test management processes, test preparation, test execution, and test tools. I also worked as a project manager in AI Tribe for 1 years in T. İş Bankası A.Ş. I am a CMMI Appraisal Team Member and ISTQB Foundation Level certified tester. Since January 2021, I have been working at Fibabanka A.Ş. as Test, Quality, and Service Desk Manager. I am managing automation test, functional test and L1 support Teams. And also I manage ITSM processes such as Problem Management, Incident Management, Service Level Management, and CSI.
Sessions
TBA
Date
TBA
Onur Dağdelen
Senior Software QA Test Engineer
sahibinden.com
Onur Dağdelen
Senior Software QA Test Engineer - sahibinden.com
About the Speaker
Onur Dağdelen was born in Istanbul in 1994. He graduated from the department of Information Systems Engineering at Doğuş University./br During his student years, he focused on software development and web programming. At a time when competition in software is increasing and the importance of producing a quality product is increasing day by day, his career in software testing began in 2020 at Mobisem Technology. There, he gained expertise in testing techniques in various areas, including mobile, backend, and frontend. During his time here, he attended various seminars and trainings in the field of testing and tried to integrate all kinds of knowledge into testing life. Over three years of experience, he joined Testinum and became a part of the team at sahibinden.com, contributing to the testing of the iOS mobile application./br In his 4-year active testing career, Onur emphasizes creating test plans and scenarios with a commitment to quality, enhancing software quality with testing techniques, and managing outputs through error analysis. His goals in the industry include climbing the ladder of success in a professional manner and developing experience -based testing techniques.
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Sabiha Hızal
Senior Software QA Engineer
Getir
Sabiha Hızal
Senior Software QA Engineer - Getir
About the Speaker
I graduated from Mathematics-Computer department of Ege University in 2015. After completing courses about basic mathematics in two years of my education, I chose to the computer option that I wanted to learn. I learned basic programming languages on Pascal, C ++, C #. I developed various projects on the concept of algorithm. I have participated in Information Technology Certificate program of Middle East Technical University as continuation of my education. I have learned to use Java programming language during the courses that I took in this program. Furthermore, I have taken courses about web programming, database management and Unix operating systems. I started working as a test engineer at Ericsson in October 2017. I discovered that the testing industry is the best place for me in the projects I worked on here. At Ericsson, I was involved in the testing processes of a product belonging to Türk Telekom's stock systems. Then, I took part in the change project in Turkish Telekom's payment systems. Then I started working at Getir as an senior test engineer. Now I work in the payment systems team at Getir.
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Samet Özkan
QA Team Lead
Insider
Samet Özkan
QA Team Lead - Insider
About the Speaker
I graduated from the Industrial Engineering Department of Galatasaray University in 2019. In the same year, I started my career at Insider company in the Partner Support Development team as a Quality Assurance Tester. During this period, I became involved in agile process management, taking on the role of Kanban Master. Through my efforts in process improvement and efficiency, I progressed to the position of QA Team Lead. Since last year, I have continued in the product team with the same responsibilities. Alongside this journey, I have been pursuing various entrepreneurial experiences, both past and ongoing, to further advance my career.
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Taha Gören
Software Test Engineer
Boyner Group
Taha Gören
Software Test Engineer - Boyner Group
About the Speaker
Taha started his career as assistant specialist in Cash Management team of Albaraka Bank. After 2 years his enthusiasm draw his career in IT sector. Taha worked 3.5 years as Business Analyst and IT Analyst in bank and stock market sector.Then he made a choice on his career and choose to become test engineer. He is 5+ years certified test engineer. In his personal life he is musician guitar designer, guitarist and stray cats dad 🙂
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Ümit Bilgin
Software Test Architect Team Lead
Accenture
Ümit Bilgin
Software Test Architect Team Lead - Accenture
About the Speaker
Software Test Architect and Associate Manager from Accenture Turkey with 8+ years of experiences. He has software testing experiences in variety of domains such as Telecommunication, IoT, Medical Sciences and Automotive. He has profession in Python programming language and uses Java, JavaScript beside that. Ümit is well-versed in a range of testing tools and frameworks, including RobotFramework, Playwright, TestNG, and Junit. He has successfully designed, planned and built numerous end-to-end dockerized test automation projects and integrated them into continuous integration (CI) pipelines. Beside QA, he wears manager hat. He is currently leading Test Architect team in Accenture Turkey.
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Egemen Akkol
Technology Marketing Manager
TesterYou
Egemen Akkol
Technology Marketing Manager - TesterYou
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Meeting & Networking
Keynote 1:
Entangled in Code: Quantum Physics and the Parallel Universes of Software Testing
Speaker: Barış SARIALİOĞLU
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Keynote 2:
The Prime Directive of Automation in Testing is a (ka)HOOT
Speaker: René van Veldhuijzen
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Keynote 3:
La Cucaracha – Revolutionising Bug Management with AI and Automation
Speaker: Anaïs van Asselt
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Human Panel
Human Side of Testing (Test Career, Education, Communication, Remote Working etc.)
Moderator: İlker Erken
Speakers: Nilay Köse, Mustafa Osmanoğlu, Nur Ceylan Kutlu, Taha Gören
Language: TR 🇹🇷
Keynote 4:
Drawing Parallels Between Software Testing and Gym Workout Planning
Speaker: Ken S’ng Wong
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Workshop 1:
13:45 - 14:45
Workshop 2:
Success Road Map Of Quality Management: Intertech
Speakers: Serkan Önal, Volkan Tolu
Language: TR 🇹🇷
Keynote 5:
AI Helps Me! I Have a lot of Tests to Analyze
Speaker: Andres Sacco
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Keynote 6:
16:20 - 17:00
Workshop 3:
A Love Letter to All Junior Testers: Surviving and Thriving in the Industry
Speakers:Marina Ernst
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Closing
Keynote 8:
10:45 - 11:25
Keynote 9:
11:30 - 12:10
Tech Panel:
Technology Side of Testing (AI, Blockchain, ChatGPT, Humanless Testing etc.)
Moderator: Büşra Karagöz
Speakers: Mesut Güneş, Kerim Aydın, Onur Dağdelen, Ümit Bilgin
Language: TR 🇹🇷
Keynote 10:
14:20 - 15:00
Process Panel:
Process Side of Testing: (Automation, Agile Testing, RPA)
Moderator: Melih Can Demirel
Speakers: Efdal Günbay, Sabiha Hızal, Samet Özkan
Language: TR
Workshop 5:
Accenture: Generative AI in Software Testing
Speaker: Kaan Özdoğan, Mustafa Kemal Uzunsakaloğlu
Language: EN 🇬🇧
Keynote 11:
17:15 - 17:55
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