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Confidently Deliver Quality Software with Joel Montvelisky

24 September 2023 at 4:35 PM
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Confidently Deliver Quality Software with Joel Montvelisky

About This Episode:

In today’s episode, titled “Confidently Delivering Quality Software," our host, Joe Colantonio, is joined by Joel Montvelisky, the co-founder and chief solution architect of PractiTest. Joel brings a wealth of experience in the field of Quality Assurance, having worked in various roles and countries since 1997. In this riveting discussion, Joel emphasizes the importance of the need to trace back to user stories and requirements when making automation and test case decisions. He proposes a more intelligent approach to testing coverage and the development of a centralized and organized execution and reporting engine to address the challenge of consolidating information from multiple testing tools.

Joel also dives into the evolving role of testers, emphasizing the need for technical skills such as understanding CI systems and monitoring tools. He discusses the power of testing in production and the potential for testers to transition into data science. The podcast delves into the exciting realm of AI in testing, exploring how it can improve automation, assist decision-making, and even determine the value of test cases. Joel also shares insights into the changes and challenges faced by the testing industry, from shifts in methodologies to the increasing demand for testing in the digital transformation era.

Join us as we uncover the secrets to confidently delivering quality software with Joel Montvelisky on the TestGuild Automation Podcast. Listen up!

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About Joel Montvelisky

Joel Montvelisky

Joel is PractiTest’s Co-Founder and Chief Solution Architect. He has been in QA since 1997, working as a tester, QA Manager, Director, and a Consultant for companies in Israel, the US and the EU. Joel is a Forbes Technology council member, a public speaker, a blogger, Chair of the OnlineTestConf, and he is the co-founder of the State of Testing™️ report.

Joel holds a B.Sc. in industrial engineering and an MBA from Tel Aviv University.

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