yvrTesting - Scaling Quality with AI

Somehow it's November already. It's dark early and the rains, they have come. I can't think of anything better to do after work, to avoid walking out into the rains than coming to a nice, cozy, talk about testing! Join us for an evening of insightful discussions on testing, networking with like-minded professionals, and discovering new testing strategies—all in a fantastic venue that sets the perfect backdrop.

This month we've got a great AI topic for you. I saw Vidhya Ranganathan give this talk last month at a conference and thought it would be perfect for yvrTesting. It brings some needed perspective to the AI discussion, talking more about what you can do tomorrow to leverage AI rather than all the great conceptual things that go with AI.

Scaling Quality with AI: Automation, Redundancy Elimination, and Smart Engineering
Achieving scalable quality in software engineering requires a strong foundational approach to automation and test management before adopting advanced AI-driven solutions. This session outlines the essential building blocks for establishing effective QA processes, including strategies for identifying and eliminating test redundancy, managing test suite growth, and formalizing product and test knowledge bases. Through practical examples drawn from a mid-sized engineering team, attendees will learn how to evaluate existing workflows, prioritize improvements, and measure impact through coverage and cycle time metrics. The content is geared towards engineering managers and senior QA professionals seeking to strengthen their automation ecosystem, enhance reliability, and position their teams for future integration of intelligent tools and methodologies.

Vidhya's Bio:
With 14 years in the quality domain, I began my career as a manual tester before developing a strong passion for automation and DevOps. I specialize in designing frameworks, curating processes, and building dedicated quality teams, having significantly helped several startups bootstrap and scale their quality operations. Currently, as a Quality Manager at Okta, I leverage my strategic approach and hands-on expertise to drive excellence in quality assurance.

Venue - Sophos offices - NOTE - the meetup is now on the 15th floor