AI & Intelligent Testers + Reverse Mutation Testing

Dear MST members,

We are glad to inform your we are bringing our next meetup in collaboration with Sydney Testers. If you are based in Sydney, then please do join in ! We have two talks lined-up :
🗓 Date: Thursday, 30th Oct 2025
🕕 Time: 5:30-8.30 PM AEST
📍 Location: Online (Meetup link: https://meet.google.com/dav-hmia-kyv)

“The Rise of Intelligent Testers: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Automation” - Vikas Joshi
Abstract:
The world of testing has entered a new era — where AI doesn’t just support automation, it drives it. This session explores how modern testers can harness AI-driven frameworks to accelerate quality and efficiency. Uncover how AI is enabling a new breed of “intelligent testers.”
Attendees will walk away with practical insights, emerging skillsets every tester must develop to stay future-ready in 2025 and beyond.

About the Speaker:
Vikas Joshi is the Founder of Test-Fast Software Solutions and STAG (Software Test Automation Group), leading initiatives that fuse innovation and automation to redefine modern testing. A passionate advocate for intelligent QA, he collaborates with Universities and promoter of events like Testing Talks to drive innovation and community learning. Vikas is a Quality enthusiast, Test Automation Architect, helping teams evolve to smart, autonomous testing.

"Don’t Trust a Test You’ve Never Seen Fail: Introducing Reverse Mutation Testing" - Leonardo Lanni
Session Breakdown
1. Setting the Scene
- The problem: why "green" tests can still be dangerous
- Real-world examples of false confidence in passing tests
- Common myths about automated test reliability
2. Understanding Reverse Mutation Testing
- What mutation testing traditionally means
- How "breaking" tests intentionally can reveal hidden weaknesses
- The concept of reverse mutation testing
- Practical examples of reverse mutation in action
3. Applying It in the Real World
- Convince management about the ROI of RMT
- Starting simple with RMT
- How to integrate reverse mutation testing into your CI/CD pipeline
- RMT PoC Project
4. Live Demo or Case Study (Optional)
- A simple example of a test that should fail but doesn’t
- Running a reverse mutation test to expose the issue
- Interpreting the results
5. Wrap-Up & Q&A
- Recap key insights
- Audience Q&A
- How to start implementing this technique tomorrow
Key Takeaways for the Audience
- Understand why test suites can give false confidence
- Learn what Reverse Mutation Testing is and how it works
- Gain practical steps to improve test trustworthiness
- Leave with a mindset shift: A test is only trustworthy if you’ve seen it fail

About the speaker:
Leonardo Lanni is Founder of QA Roots and global expert in Quality Engineering with 18+ years of experience. He helps companies build scalable QA strategies focused on automation, shift-left, and mentoring & coaching.
An international speaker, patent inventor, and music lover, Leonardo brings energy, humour, and hands-on insight to every session, blending technical depth with a passion for agile innovation and startups.
Come along to learn, share info and network with Sydney's largest and longest established QA and Test meetup community! Not to be missed!

If can't join in-person feel free to join online :
Online: To join the video meeting, click this link:
https://meet.google.com/dav-hmia-kyv

If you need any further info, please email at [mst@test-fast.com.](http://stag@test-fast.com./)
Why Attend?

• Networking Opportunities: Meet and interact with like-minded professionals in the software test automation field.
• Knowledge Sharing: Engage in insightful discussions and share your experiences and challenges.
• Collaboration: Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within the community.
• Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere.

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We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable and valuable experience for everyone.

Thanks & Regards,
MST