What we’re about
Welcome to the Innovate QA Meetup Group! Our group is dedicated to exploring cutting-edge topics in Test Automation, Engineering Leadership, Quality Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Information Technology, Innovations in Software Testing, Web, IoT and Mobile Technology, and best QA and Software Engineering Practices. Join us for informative discussions, networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops with industry experts. Let's collaborate and innovate together in the world of software testing and quality assurance!
Upcoming events
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•OnlineJob Search Support Group - Resume Review/Mock Interviews
OnlineAt this Meetup, we will combine Resume Review with Mock Interviews Session with:
* Tatyana Arbouzova – Director of Quality; former Engineering Manager
at Microsoft, Disney, and VMware
* Engineering Leader - to be announcedThis is a unique opportunity to observe how hiring managers from top tech companies evaluate candidates in real time. Whether you're actively interviewing or just looking to sharpen your skills, you'll gain valuable insights into what it takes to stand out.
To participate: bring your resume, get ready to jump and answer interview questions and receive instant feedback.
Disclaimer:This is an educational event, not a job interview or hiring opportunity.
The participation of any panelists does not imply any job offers, now or in the future.
Panelists are sharing personal insights and do not speak on behalf of their employers.
The session is purely for learning and skill development.We look forward to seeing you there!
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Innovate QA November In Person Meetup: Playwright MCP and AIGate
Apex Community Space, 500 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA, USWe’re excited to host our August In Person meetup at the Apex Bellevue Office! 🚀 This will be an incredible opportunity to connect with peers in the QA, testing, and AI communities while diving into how organizations are testing the next wave of AI-powered products.
We will have two speakers:
📅 Agenda
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Networking & Appetizers
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Deepak Kamboj: Supercharging Test Automation with Playwright MCP: Servers, Browser Extensions & Self-Healing Tests
- 7:00 - 7:30 PM | Wayne Roseberry: AIGATE - Framework for evaluating AI systems
- 7:30 – 8:00 PM | Networking
Come for the insights, stay for the connections (and food!). Space is limited—don’t miss your chance to join us for this special evening in downtown Bellevue.
📌 Topic: “Supercharging Test Automation with Playwright MCP: Servers, Browser Extensions & Self-Healing Tests”
Modern software demands reliable, scalable, and intelligent test automation. Playwright has already become the go-to framework for end-to-end testing, but by combining it with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), we unlock a new era of productivity.
In this session, we’ll explore:
--How to use the Playwright MCP Server to expose powerful testing tools to agents and developers.
--How the Playwright MCP Browser Extension makes test authoring and debugging seamless.
--Tackling one of the hardest challenges in test automation, flaky tests, with a custom Playwright Reporter that uses auto-generation and self-healing capabilities.Expect live insights, real-world scenarios, and practical guidance you can bring back to your teams to accelerate testing velocity while reducing flaky failures.
Topic 2: AIGATE - Framework for evaluating AI systems
AI Guidance, Augmentation, Tolerance, and Enforcement analysis (AIGATE) is a methodology for analyzing safe design and use of AI-based systems. It provides a framework for identifying potential risks and harms in a system, and a means of describing ways to design to avoid, mitigate, and test for those harms.The process is documented here:
https://waynemroseberry.github.io/assets/AI%20Guidance%20Augmentation%20Tolerances%20and%20Enforcement%20analysis.pdf16 attendees
QA for Startups: Live Testing & Feedback Lab
Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad, 14110 NE 21st St, Bellevue, WA 98007, United States, Seattle, WA, US🚨 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:
🔹 4:00PM – 4:30 PM - Networking
🔹 4:30PM - 5:00PM Startup pitches (5 min each)
🔹 5:00PM–7:30PM – Testing tables open/Dinner
🔹7:30PM-8:30PM - Closing/Winners Announced
Cost: FREE for testers
Perks: Free parking 🚗 + Pizza & Beer/Wine 🍕
🧑💻 Bring your own laptop!
👥 Expect up to 5 startups and tons of hands-on feedback opportunities.***
### 🤝 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.***
🪑 Want a table for your startup?
It’s just $99 to reserve your spot as a presenting company. Apply here → Form***
Let’s show them what the QA community can do.
Spots are limited — RSVP now and bring your tester energy!6 attendees
Past events
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