Performance testing modern cloud and older heritage technology

We are back! 2nd event of 2025, and after a great turnout in January we hope to see you all again here!

We are being hosted by, and sponsored by the wonderful Betfred! Office address; Steam Packet House 72-76 Cross Street Manchester M2 4JG.

As ever we have a wonderful evening lined up, including food + drinks courtesy of Betfred.

Rough running of the evening:

6pm- arrival, food, drink and networking!

6.30pm- Talk one: Performance testing modern cloud and older heritage technology
Mike Forshaw and Darryl Kennedy from Spike
Performance testing is crucial in modern software engineering to ensure systems run smoothly and efficiently. The financial and reputational risks of failure are huge! With high cloud adoption we are seeing more and more organisations moving off premises but that can create a whole new set of challenges. We help our clients by conducting server-side front-end and API performance testing to check how well systems handle different loads and ensure they stay responsive and stable. Additionally, we conduct page speed analysis to spot any slowdowns and make sure web pages load quickly. CI/CD pipelines are key to catching issues early, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.
Mike and Darryl will provide an overview of:
1.    Platform architecture – Cloud & on-premises
2.    Our approach to performance testing
3.    Scope, requirements gathering & feasibility
4.    Tools and technology we use
5.    Modelling scenarios
6.    Test data
7.    Pit falls and common obstacles we face

7pm- Short break

7:10pm- Talk two: The Pyramid Path to Enhanced Test Quality from Betfred technology.
In today’s fast-paced AI-driven world, speed and agility are crucial for success. A strategic approach to testing plays a vital role in ensuring project excellence. We are witnessing a dynamic shift from a “test everything” mindset to a more focused approach of automating at the right level. In this session, we will explore how to effectively implement shift-left testing using various techniques and tools to enhance the essence of quality delivery, enabling faster releases to market.
Sowmya Mangini and Behnam Moein will provide an overview of:

1. The Problem Landscape
2. Understanding the Test Pyramid
3. Strategic Roadmap to Realign Testing
4. Exploring Dev-focused quality tools : Husky and Mutation Test
5. Implementation Plan & Team Alignment

8pm- Finish!