AI & Intelligent Testers - V. Joshi, Reverse Mutation Testing - L. Lanni

Our next meetup on 30th October will be a double talk header! Vikas Joshi, CEO of Test-Fast and former test lead at Woolworths Group, AGL, DiglO and Cashrewards, will be doing a talk on AI and Testing! Leonardo Lanni from QA Roots will also be doing a remote talk on Reverse Mutation Testing.

“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.

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

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!