UX, Bugs and Test Automation

Join us at The Test Tribe’s Calgary Meetup for two insightful sessions that highlight both the human and technical sides of quality: why broken experiences feel personal, and how world-class organizations are transforming testing to move faster without sacrificing confidence.

Agenda:
5:30PM - Registrations
5:45PM - Introductions and ice breaker
6:15PM - Session on "UX & Bugs: Why Broken Feels Personal" by Luis Berumen
7:20PM - Session on "How We Reduced Regression Testing Time from Days to Minutes at Walmart" by Andrej Simeonov
8:20PM - Networking

Details:
Session 1: UX & Bugs: Why Broken Feels Personal by Luis Berumen
Overview:
When was the last time a system error ruined your day? Bugs don’t just affect functionality—they shape how users feel, how much they trust a product, and even their efficiency and wellbeing.

In this talk, Luis Berumen will highlight the powerful connection between Quality Assurance (QA) and User Experience (UX), showing how both fields protect users in distinct yet complementary ways. By fostering collaboration between QA, developers, and UX professionals, we can ensure not only that software works, but also that it works for people.

Speaker Details: Luis Berumen, Director, Calgary UX
Luis Berumen is a UX design leader based in Calgary with over 20 years of global experience in corporations, government, and startups. With advanced degrees in product and user-centered design, he blends strategic leadership with a passion for mentorship and community. Luis is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion while driving innovation across organizations.
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Session 2: Experience: How We Reduced Regression Testing Time from Days to Minutes at Walmart by Andrej Simeonov
Overview:
Regression testing is critical for product stability, but at an enterprise scale, it can become a bottleneck. In this session, Andrej Simeonov will share how Walmart transformed its regression testing process - reducing test execution from 143 human-days of effort to just 27 minutes.

This real-world case study will showcase the strategies, tooling, and cultural shifts that enabled one of the world’s largest retailers to move from slow, manual-heavy testing cycles to lightning-fast automation, unlocking speed, scalability, and confidence in releases.

Speaker Details: Andrej Simeonov, Director, Software Development at Neo Financial
Andrej Simeonov is an experienced engineering leader with a track record of driving large-scale testing and automation transformations. His work focuses on building resilient systems and enabling teams to deliver quality at speed.
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