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About the Speaker

Mehmet Engin Sacan is a QA Lead and test automation professional based in Rotterdam, with over 10 years of experience in software quality, test automation, and QA strategy. He builds and improves automation frameworks for API, UI, and mobile applications, and helps teams deliver reliable software with strong Agile and DevOps practices. 
 
During his career, Mehmet has worked in different industries such as energy, banking, payments, and industrial technology. In his recent roles, he has led QA activities at Eneco and designed end-to-end automated testing at DHB Bank, supporting a shift from manual testing to automation and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Before that, he worked at Worldline and Vanderlande, where he supported microservices testing, improved project collaboration practices, and built new test environments. Earlier in his career at Siemens, he redesigned a major automation system and supported quality standards across projects.  
 
Mehmet is strong in Java and Python and also uses JavaScript/TypeScript. He has hands-on experience with tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright, Cypress, Robot Framework, KarateDSL, RestAssured, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes. He is known for being practical and structured: he writes maintainable test code, creates clear documentation, and focuses on improving speed and stability in test execution. 
 
In addition to technical work, Mehmet has leadership and coaching experience. He supports colleagues through mentoring, training sessions, and feedback culture. He has implemented OKRs and recognition systems, and he has created learning programs for new joiners. He also shares knowledge outside his teams by speaking at international testing conferences, delivering BDD workshops, and presenting work about AI usage in test automation. He has published work on improving test execution time and holds two patents, including one related to NLP(Native Language Process). 

Sessions

Using MCP server for desktop applications via Pytest Framework

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehmet-engin-sacan-1a310923/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

I have worked as a Senior SDET and Lead SDET on over 10 projects across various industries, including banking, telecommunications, e-commerce, insurance, and travel agencies. With 9 years of experience, I specialize in managing and automating software testing processes.

Sessions

Consumer-driven Contract Testing

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaferduydu/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Tarek Roshdy is a software testing professional, educator, and entrepreneur with over 9
years of experience in the software quality assurance field. He is the Founder and CEO of
Nezam Academy and Nezam for Testing Services, where he leads training programs and
delivers QA services covering manual testing, test automation, performance testing, and AI
testing.

Tarek holds multiple international certifications, including 11 different ISTQB certifications, PMP, CAPM, and BCS. He is also a Udemy Instructor with 300,000+ students worldwide and the founder of one of the largest Arabic software testing communities, serving 4,000+ learners through Nezam Academy.

In addition to training, Tarek works closely with companies and government entities across
the Middle East on QA strategy, test management, and quality transformation initiatives. His
passion lies in bridging the gap between theory and real-world testing practices, helping
testers grow into confident, industry-ready professionals.

Sessions

Testing AI Systems: Challenges, Risks, and Real-World Practices

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekroshdy/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Irem Yucel has been working in the software industry since 2020. With nearly 6 years of experience as a Software Test Engineer, specializing in manual testing, regression testing, and test automation.she is currently pursuing her career as a Business Analyst. Throughout her tenure as a Software Test Engineer, she worked in the insurance domains at Akbank and Allianz. She is currently serving as a Business Analyst in the Corporate UG domain at Yapı Kredi.

Within the scope of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), she has taken active responsibility for user story analysis, preparation and execution of test scenarios, management of UAT processes, regression testing, and pre- and post-production deployment validations. Additionally, she has experience in testing processes for web and mobile applications, as well as IVR and customer contact center integrations.

Sessions

The Art of Test Data Management: Solving Complex Data Scenarios

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irem-y%C3%BCcel-875b40149/

E-Mail:[email protected]

About the Speaker

With over 12 years of experience in the IT domain, Leela Putten is a passionate and versatile IT Specialist Consultant, co-owning Qualiblaze Consulting. Born in Mauritius, she pursued her MSc in Forensic Informations in Scotland and later moved to South Africa for work opportunities and travel adventures.

Leela Putten is also an advocate for a security and quality driven work culture. She delivers strategic to operational services across multiple international clients and projects. It involves providing solutions, training and guidance in security and performance engineering, DevSecOps, test management, and quality assurance amongst others.  

Her goal is to drive and achieve optimal business performance and delivery through innovative solutions, practical thinking, and leading by example. Her other goals at work includes driving collaborative work cultures, empowering people and finding the ideal work-life balance. Outside of work, she dabbles in creative art projects, watches K-dramas, travels and connects with her friends and family. 

Sessions

Performance Engineering

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leela-a-putten-80064560/

About the Speaker

Tetsuya Kouno is QA engineer with extensive experience in both hardware and software quality assurance. After earning a Ph.D. specializing in software QA and testing, he worked at Hitachi, DeNA, and Mercari, contributing to practical QA, research-driven improvements, and the launch of QA for new products with global teams. He is currently a QA engineer at Knowledge Work Inc. working across multiple products and focusing on quality in diverse development environments.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tetsuya-kouno-9353b6139/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Göknur BATI has been working in the field of software testing since 2012, gaining extensive experience across various roles. Throughout her career, she has contributed to projects in multiple domains, including local government, telecommunications, e-commerce, banking, and restaurant POS systems.

Specializing in test automation, Göknur currently focuses on mobile test automation and API test automation. She also delivers technical trainings and provides
mentorship in collaboration with various organizations and institutions.

Committed to knowledge sharing, Göknur regularly publishes blog articles where she shares
practical insights and notes gathered throughout her work.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g%C3%B6knur-bati-94868557/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Dusanka Lecic bio Dusanka Lecic is an accomplished Test Developer and Department Manager with extensive experience in the information technology and services industry. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong track record of leading quality initiatives and managing high-performing teams. Specialized in both automated and performance testing, Dusanka combines technical depth with strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of robust software solutions. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between complex testing requirements and efficient departmental management.

LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/dusanka-lecic

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Udit is a seasoned engineering leader with 16 years of global experience across engineering, quality assurance, and scaling high-impact, high-volume products. He has a strong track record of leading cross-functional teams in product-driven organizations, building scalable QA and automation frameworks, and delivering complex initiatives across multiple geographies.

With deep expertise in navigating complex technical landscapes, Udit focuses on driving execution excellence, improving engineering velocity, and raising product quality. He is passionate about fostering strong collaboration, enabling continuous improvement, and creating environments where teams can deliver meaningful business impact.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udit-gattani-05900629/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Katerina Mangiroglou is a QA Engineer with a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering. She has been working in software testing since 2021, with a primary focus on mobile applications. During her career, she has worked across the telemedicine, telematics and insurance industries.

Her experience includes manual and automated testing, improving QA processes and collaborating closely with development and product teams.

Katerina is passionate about knowledge sharing, tackling real-world testing challenges and exploring how quality can effectively scale within modern development teams.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerina-mangiroglou/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Alexandra Mikroni is a Quality Assurance Engineer specializing in functional analysis, structured testing, and data-driven QA practices. She currently works at Accenture, where she contributes to user story creation, test case design, acceptance testing, and team leadership.

With previous experience at the European Parliament and Netcompany, she has led system integration, regression, and end-to-end testing initiatives across complex environments. Holding master’s degrees in Business Administration and Computational & Statistical Data Analytics, Alexandra brings a strong analytical mindset and a strategic perspective to modern software quality.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-mikroni/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Elif Göktaş is a Computer Engineer and QA Manager at Turkcell, specializing in software testing and quality engineering. She began her career in web development and later focused on building quality into every stage of the software development lifecycle. Her work centers on improving testing practices, strengthening quality processes, and supporting teams in delivering reliable digital products.

In addition to her industry role, she teaches Applied Software Testing & Quality Assurance at university as part of Türkiye’s Milli Teknoloji Hamlesi. She is also actively involved in mentoring and community-oriented initiatives that support knowledge sharing and the development of future technology professionals.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elif-goktas/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Mesut has 15+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, IoT platforms, SaaS/PaaS and Cloud Services, the Defense Industry, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Embedded and Software applications. Throughout his career, he has held key positions at multinational companies, including Indeed.com, and is currently the QA Capabilities Leader at OMP. Along with having proficiency in CMMI andScrum & PMP experiences under his belt, he has taken various roles as Quality Owner, Hiring Manager, and Chapter Lead in multinational projects. He has expertise in test automation and integration to CI/CD platforms supporting continuous testing. Besides, he has been facilitating test processes and building the test strategy and lifecycle of the projects. He is a frequent international speaker, the bestpresentation award winner, a member of various program committees, and the organizer and head of Tokyo Test Fest.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mesutdurukal/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Gonca ÇİFTCİ has been working in the software industry since 2004. Over the past 10 years, she has gained extensive experience in Software Testing as a Software Engineer. As a Software Test Engineer, she has worked for a number of leading companies in a variety of sectors, including Aviation, Banking, Telecommunication, Retail, and E-Commerce. Her experience includes roles at MNGJet, Yapı Kredi Bank, Turkcell, Defacto Technology, Beymen Group, Sahibinden.com, and ING Türkiye. She has organised training and workshops that support Software Testing and Agile transformations within the organisations she is involved in. As well as Software Test Engineering, she has also served as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master.

She joined ING Türkiye in 2024 and is currently Test Management and Software Quality Assurance Manager. She plays an active role in several activities and studies that drive positive change in the field of Software Testing.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goncaciftci/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Experienced Director-level Quality Engineering leader with 20 years of experience driving large-scale quality transformations across digital banking & financial services and enterprise platforms. Hands-on in
building and scaling global QA organizations, defining automation-first strategies, and aligning
quality engineering with business outcomes such as delivery predictability and risk reduction. Works
closely with executive stakeholders to bridge technical depth with strategic decision-making,
ensuring platform stability and customer trust in complex, regulated environments.

Global QA Strategy & Governance

Automation-First Delivery

Risk & Performance Management

Data-Driven Quality Validation

Cross-Functional Leadership

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamidebayar/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

With over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology, he has worked as a software development, business analysis, software quality, and user experience (UX) expert and consultant. He has held management positions in international companies for nearly half of his career, working in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, China, and Greece. Additionally, he has been a speaker, panelist, moderator, and program committee member at more than 50 international conferences in over 30 countries. He shared his experiences in two books on “software quality” published in 2014 and 2015, becoming the first Turkish author to have a book published on Amazon in this field. In 2021, he wrote “Sırma’s Friendship Manifesto,” aiming to integrate and gamify the principles of technology into children’s lives, and in 2024, he added a new children’s book to this series titled “Selim and the Seven Mystical Principles.” As of 2018, he is the co-founder and managing partner of the international technology consultancy and software companies TesterYou and Codejust, the chief advisor at Siliconmade Academy, and a part-time lecturer at various universities.

Sessions

Sunshine, Software, and Smart Quality: Reimagining Testing for a New Digital Era

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barissarialioglu/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

With over 30 years in software quality assurance and more than 20 years as a Project and Test Manager, Mitko Mitev is recognized as one of South East Europe’s leading software testing experts.

A dedicated advocate for the QA and testing proffessions, he has been instrumental in establishing and promoting international standards through his work with the ISTQB and as President of the South East European Testing Board (SEETB). Mitko also serves as Chief Editor of Quality Matters magazine and Chair of the SEETEST conference, both focused on advancing global best practices in software quality.

Today, Mitko continues to develop and refine educational materials, books, and articles that help professionals deepen their expertise in software testing. He is also the founder and owner of Quality House – a leading outsourcing and consultancy company with offices in Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania, proudly celebrating 21 years on the market and delivering world-class independent testing services.

Sessions

Using AI to Enhance Testing

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitko-mitev-030522/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Bogdan Rakočević is a Technical Test Team Lead with deep expertise in test automation, process improvement, and quality engineering. He currently leads the testing function at Mozart, where he has established organization-wide test strategies, strengthened defect prevention practices, and built automated API testing frameworks.

With previous senior roles at FishingBooker, Carnegie Technologies, Dominion Voting Systems, and Ticketmaster, Bogdan has extensive experience across API, GUI and integration testing.

He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Belgrade and is certified at the highest levels of ISTQB and TMMi, in addition to being PMP and CAPM certified. His professional focus centers on advancing software quality though strategic leadership and scalable automation initiatives.

Sessions

Staying Strong in Tough Economies: How TMMi Helps Organisations Improve Testing

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-rakocevic/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Richard “Richie” Seidl is a Software Testing Expert, Agile Quality Coach, and Podcast Host. Over the past 25 years, he has encountered a vast array of software throughout his professional journey: from the good to the bad, the large to the small, the new to the old. He’s experienced software so magnificent it could bring one to tears, and others that make one cringe.

Richie has helped teams and projects in various industries, such as administration, finance, automotive, and logistics, to improve their software quality, implement agile testing, and establish test automation.

Richie is the author of several books on software testing, host of two Software Testing podcasts, and an international keynote speaker.

In 2025, he was awarded with the German Prize for Software Quality.

Sessions

Mastering Software Quality in the Era of AI is People Business

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardseidl/

E-Mail:[email protected]

About the Speaker

Arthur Mkrtchyan is the CEO of TestingArt LLC, a quality engineering and software testing company helping organizations build reliable, scalable, and high quality digital products. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in software testing and QA leadership, he works at the intersection of technology, strategy, and product quality.

Arthur is a co-founder of ArmSTQB, the Armenian national board of ISTQB, and the Armenian Association of Quality Assurance Professionals, and a founding board member of Yerevan Testing Days, contributing to the growth of both the local and international testing community.

His expertise spans test strategy, automation, performance, and quality transformation across diverse domains, including fintech, edtech, and complex enterprise systems. Arthur is also actively engaged in mentoring, training, and community initiatives, helping teams and individuals elevate their approach to quality.

Sessions

No Time to Die: Why Quality Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI-Generated Software

Abstract

AI is accelerating software delivery at an unprecedented pace and the data tells a sobering story. Studies show that AI-assisted development, while fast, is quietly undermining code quality at scale. More code is being shipped than ever before, but more defects, more technical debt, and more products that simply do not work as intended can be shipped with it.

This is not a reason to reject AI. It is a reason to take quality more seriously than ever.
Achieving the desired level of quality was already hard before AI-generated code entered the picture. Today, testers face that same challenge at greater volume, higher velocity, and with less visibility into how the underlying code was actually produced. Speed without quality is not progress and in this environment, delivering fast has never been a weaker competitive advantage.

This talk explores how quality engineers must respond. Testers are no longer just validators they are quality advocates: the people who stand between the volume of generated output and the users who depend on it. Challenging assumptions, surfacing hidden risks, and holding the line on what actually deserves to ship.

In a world where ‘bad’ code is being written faster than ever, quality engineers have no time to die. They have more work to do than ever before.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-mkrtchyan/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Haitham S. Hamza (Senior ACM Member) is the Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Artificial Intelligence at Cairo University. Since December 2023, Haitham has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) of Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) at MCIT. He has 20+ years of academic and industrial experience in the ICT sector. Dr. Hamza participated in the development of the 2nd edition of the National AI Strategy published in January 2025.

Dr. Hamza obtained his B.Sc. and the M.Sc. Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University in 1998 and 2001; respectively, and the M.Sc. (Software Engineering) and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the university of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA in 2002 and 2006; respectively. He also holds Bachelor of Laws from Cairo University in August 2024.

Sessions

Software Testing Economies: A Token-Based Brief Perspective

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hhamza/?originalSubdomain=eg

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Lia Moreira first encountered the world of coding and testing during her Master’s degree in Experimental Physics. She began her professional journey as a Backend Developer before transitioning to Frontend, where her deep interest in quality and testing truly took root. This evolution led her to specialize in Test Automation, a field she has championed ever since. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and community engagement, Lia has since established herself as an international speaker, sharing her technical expertise and insights with the global testing community.

Sessions

Mission: Quality — Powered by AI

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lia-moreira-07/

E-Mail: [email protected]

About the Speaker

Sanne Visser is an accomplished Senior Test Person with lots of experience driving testing across complex system landscapes for organizations including KLM, the Dutch Tax Authority, Logius, ProRail, Eneco, and NS. Renowned for her sharp insights, calm leadership, Sanne excels at orchestrating multi‑vendor chains, steering risk‑based quality decisions, and transforming fragmented environments into cohesive, structures that go from stuck to moving together well again. Beyond her client work as a consultant, she is an active force in the international testing community—speaking at conferences, and organizing a biannual testing event, Friends of Good Software. With her mix of vision, energy, and craftsmanship, Sanne is a catalyst for transformation wherever she goes.

Sessions

Decide Like a Pro: Navigate the Time-Quality-Cost Trifecta

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/techsannetized/

E-Mail: [email protected]

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egemen-a-91802281/

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C5%9Feyma-yaylag%C3%BCl-4519a544/