Limits and Leverage of AI in Test Data

For the July L.A. DevOps Meetup Bastian Baudish from USB Hainer will be discussing the limits of AI in test data which is yet another important aspect as generative AI tooling integrates with development environments.

The second presentation is TBA.

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Event Details:
6:00 - 6:30 Attendees arrive. Networking/Mingle
6:30 - 6:45 LA DevOps Welcome,Attendee Introductions
6:45 - 7:30 Bastian Baudish Limits and Leverage of AI in Test Data
7:30 - 8:00 Second Presentation TBA
8:00 - 9:00 Networking/Mingle

Presentation Details:
Title: Limits and Leverage of AI in Test Data
Presented by: Bastian Baudish
Description:
Artificial Intelligence continues to transform testing landscapes, often promising to drastically reduce complexity and make automation a breeze. Yet, when it comes to reliable test data, AI alone cannot replace the nuanced reality of production data - especially for reproducing elusive errors and rare event constellations. Plus, the organizational challenge of different data consumers (developers, testers, automation engineers, ML engineers) wanting different things is often overlooked. In this context expert knowledge and field experience are key - both on the operator as well as the consumer side. AI and automation will certainly lighten the load, but they must be applied wisely within a holistic framework.

In this insightful presentation, Bastian Baudish from USB Hainer will examine the complexities of supplying test data across diverse environments, tailored to the individual consumers’ needs. He will share how to separate technical from organizational complexity and how artificial intelligence CAN help when employed in the right context.

About Bastian:

Bastian is a data management and process automation specialist with a multifaceted background in technical pre-sales and consulting in finance, insurance, retail and pharma. In his current role as Lead Sales Engineer US at USB Hainer, he drives the adoption of the XDM Data Orchestration Platform — enabling enterprise software engineers, testers, and machine learning teams to access production-grade, real-world data on demand. With previous leadership roles in data science and software QA, Bastian has honed a pragmatic, holistic approach to solving complex data challenges. Bastian’s passion lies in bridging technological innovation with practical, user-centric solutions, ensuring that test environments are as robust and agile as the challenges they face.

About O'Brien's Pub on Wilshire:
The covered patio at Obrien's Pub has been a great place to host LA DevOps meetups for our post covid revival. The food and drink are great and the staff are very friendly. O'brien's is also the LA home of Manchester United Football Club Supporters.

You may want to bring a jacket for the cooler months.
Regarding parking, there are meters on Wilshire and the side streets that expire at 6.

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