Innovate QA Meetup Group

The Rise of the Human-AI Hybrid: Empowering SMEs in the Age of Automation

• The real impact of skill reprioritization on SMEs and manual testers
• How to identify what to automate—when, why, and with what ROI
• Why AI-first tools outperform traditional scripting by 10X
• How to become a strategic enabler of automation without coding
• Real-world case studies of human-AI automation success
• How to future-proof your role by collaborating with AI—not competing with it

12-12 05 Intros
12 05 - 12 55 Presentation & Discussion
12 55 - 1 00 Closing

🎙️ Speaker Opportunities at Our Meetups

12:00 -12:15 Intros
12:15 - 1:15 Presentation & Discussion
1:15 - 1:30 Closing
Topic: How Docker And Kubernetes Improve Software Quality At Scale

Summary:
In fast-paced development environments, ensuring consistent quality across teams can be challenging, especially with traditional VM-based workflows. This talk explores how Docker and Kubernetes enable reproducible, isolated and consistent testing environments that improve software quality. I will share practical insights on structuring Kubernetes testing clusters, shortening feedback loops and avoiding common pitfalls like misconfigured YAML or poor container monitoring. Attendees will gain an understanding of how these tools can enhance quality, not just streamline deployment.

🎙️ Speaker Opportunities at Our Meetups

🚨 Calling all Innovate QA Members! 🚨
Join us for a high-energy Whackathon and help local startups uncover bugs, polish UX, and shape their quality story — all in one fun, purposeful event. 🐞💥
Startups need your eyes, instincts, and testing skills — and this is your chance to give back in a truly impactful way.

### 🧪 What’s a Whackathon?

Think speed-dating meets bug hunting. Startups set up demo tables, and testers (that’s you!) rotate from table to table, exploring real apps, logging bugs, and giving honest feedback.
You’ll hear short presentations from each startup to understand their product and what kind of feedback they’re looking for — then it’s hands-on time.
From non-technical users to seasoned QA pros — all perspectives are welcome!

### 🗓️ Event Details:

Schedule:
🔹 10:00am – Startup pitches (5 min each)
🔹 10:45am–2:00pm – Testing tables open
Cost: FREE for testers
Perks: Free parking 🚗 + Pizza & refreshments 🍕
🧑‍💻 Bring your own laptop!
👥 Expect up to 5 startups and tons of hands-on feedback opportunities.

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### 🤝 Why You Should Join:

✅ Help early-stage startups build better quality from day one
✅ Grow your QA skills in a real-world, fast-paced environment
✅ Meet fellow Innovate QA members & make new connections
✅ It’s fun. It’s free. It’s full of bugs to squash.

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