About This Episode:
In this episode of the TestGuild podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Ben Fellows,
founder of LoopQA and QA thought leader, to explore how AI is reshaping test automation.
Ben shares lessons from his popular AI test automation workshops, diving deep into topics like:
How AI turns hours of page object coding into minutes
Why “augmented coding” beats “vibe coding” for serious QA work
Practical ways teams can leverage Cursor, Playwright, and AI to boost productivity
What QA leaders need to know about shifting roles, scaling code reviews, and IT security concerns
Key trends coming in 2026 that could redefine how we write tests
Whether you’re curious about AI’s real impact on QA, looking for ways to speed up your automation, or wondering what’s next for Playwright and MCP, this conversation will give you actionable insights and inspiration.
About Ben Fellows
Ben Fellows is the CEO of LoopQA, a company specializing in embedding Senior onshore QA team members to enhance software quality. A strong advocate for automation and emerging tools like Cursor, Ben believes in leveraging technology to drive significant improvements in QA efficiency and effectiveness.
Beyond his leadership at LoopQA, Ben actively contributes to the QA community through thought leadership, content creation, and hosting The Daily CTO podcast. His mission is to develop the next generation of QA Directors, empowering them to take greater ownership of processes, metrics, and overall quality within organizations.
Before his career in tech, Ben was a “West Wing kid” and began his professional journey working on Capitol Hill—a unique foundation that shaped his strategic and leadership mindset.
Connect with Ben Fellows
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- Company: www.workwithloop.com
- Blog: www.workwithloop.com/blog
- LinkedIn: benfellows
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