Dungeons & Dragons: Gaming Your Way to Comprehensive Software Testing

Get ready for an unforgettable night in-person with the Continuous Testing London Meetup community!

We're thrilled to host two international testing experts, Callum Akehurst-Ryan and Nikolay Advolodkin, for an evening of insights on test automation and leadership. Come for the knowledge, stay for the great company, tasty food, refreshing drinks, and cool swag. This exciting event is proudly supported by Sauce Labs and Own. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and have a fantastic time with fellow testing enthusiasts!

Agenda

6:00pm-6:30pm: Meet & Greet
6:30pm: Revolutionizing Web Dev with AI in Code, Testing, & CI/CD Lightning Talk (Nikolay Advolodkin)
7:00pm: Dungeons & Dragons: Gaming Your Way to Comprehensive Software Testing (Callum Akehurst-Ryan)
7:45pm: Networking
8:15pm: Close

Revolutionizing Web Dev with AI in Code, Testing, & CI/CD (Lightning Talk)

Discover how AI is transforming web development from code to deployment. In this lightning talk, you'll get quick tips on AI-driven code generation, automated testing, and CI/CD optimization. Learn how these technologies can accelerate your development cycle, boost code quality, and enhance reliability. If you're a test automation developer eager to stay ahead, this session offers valuable insights into the AI-powered future of web development.

Nikolay Advolodkin Bio:

Nikolay Advolodkin is a distinguished software development and test automation expert, acclaimed international speaker, and AI explorer, currently serving as a Principal Developer Advocate at Sauce Labs and Founder of UltimateQA. With an unquenchable thirst for technology and a deep-seated passion for teaching, Nikolay has successfully trained over 150,000 developers across 184 countries, reflecting his universal appeal and commitment to broadening the horizons of knowledge.

Dungeons & Dragons: Gaming Your Way to Comprehensive Software Testing

Discover how Dungeons & Dragons made me a better tester (and Staff Quality Engineer)! Software testing leaders will learn the parallels between assembling a diverse adventuring party and building an effective testing team. In our interaction session, we'll explore how different types of testers, much like D&D character classes, can combine their unique skill sets to create a comprehensive testing strategy. By examining archetypal roles in both D&D and software testing, you'll learn to identify your team's strengths and pinpoint areas that might need reinforcement. Gain practical insights about how to leverage diverse skills within your team to tackle even the most formidable software quality and test automation challenges. No prior knowledge of D&D required!

Callum Akehurst-Ryan Speaker Bio:

Callum (Ryan) Akehurst-Ryan is a Staff Quality Engineer at Artlogic with over 15 years of experience in the software testing industry. His diverse career, spanning roles as Test Engineer, Test Lead, and Agile Coach, has equipped him with a well-rounded approach to leadership in Agile environments. Callum specializes in full stack exploratory testing, embedding Agile testing methodologies into start-ups, and quality reporting. His expertise in these areas, combined with his leadership experience, makes him a valuable asset in fostering high-quality software development practices. A global speaker and avid gamer, Callum brings a unique perspective to his work and presentations. He is currently based in London, where he continues to innovate and share his knowledge with the international software testing community.