“Automated Testing in Production: Practices and Challenges”, by André de Oliveira, Team Lead
About the Talk
In this session, we’ll explore how automated testing can be effectively applied in production environments to monitor and validate the health of software platforms. We'll introduce key concepts such as synthetic testing, and discuss their benefits and risks, cover implementation strategies, and present a real-world case study.
About the Speaker
André de Oliveira is a QA Automation Lead with over 15 years of experience in software engineering and test automation. He has led QA and development teams on technology projects across various platforms in the fintech sector. His focus has always been on driving quality strategies, continuous testing, and DevOps practices.
He holds certifications including CTFL, CBTS, and AWS Certified Developer.
“AI driven QA: The Reality and Hype of the Journey”, by Georgi Georgiev, Senior QA Engineer
About the Talk
This talk explores the evolution of software testing – from manual to automation, and now to AI-augmented quality assurance. We’ll break down what AI can realistically do in QA today, such as generating test cases, detecting flaky tests, and predicting high-risk areas – and where it still falls short. Through real-world case studies from companies like Netflix and Reddit, we’ll separate the hype from practical value. Attendees will gain clear insight into how AI is reshaping the QA role and what skills testers need to stay ahead.
About the Speaker
Georgi Georgiev is a seasoned Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over seven years of industry experience and a master’s degree in Computer Science. He combines hands-on expertise in both manual and automated testing with an academic role as an Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Sofia.
