KEYNOTE TALK

Evolution of test engineering role: Are you a farmer or a hunter?

We humans are fascinating creatures. Our DNA is unique to each individual, yet there are common aspects shared across our genetic makeup. Similarly, every journey as a test engineer is both similar and different. Sowmya began her career in application development and testing in 2008, and since then, her journey has been quite interesting. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm for meeting people and learning about their testing journeys led to a unique observation about how test engineers define their growth. Is growth solely about earnings? Is it about social media fame? Or is it about flashy titles? It’s all of these, yet none of them entirely.

In this keynote, Sowmya will discuss two career strategies for test engineers: Farming and Hunting. She will address how test engineers should introspect and identify their career personality, then define their goals accordingly. Sowmya will also explore the impact of AI and the evolution of a test engineer’s role in light of both career strategies.

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Sowmya Sridharamurthy

Sowmya Sridharamurthy is a seasoned product quality leader currently working as Engineering Release & Solution delivery manager- at Kiwa. With 16+ years of experience handling products right from inception to delivery, she has worked on diverse software solutions- ERP, SAAS, Mobile Apps, and Web applications. She has a proven track record of successful implementations of result-driven test processes. Mentors teams in building effective strategies and implementations to achieve ROI through test automation. Being an Accessibility advocate, sowmya is keen on driving inclusive software development. Sowmya is an active community builder and runs the “APIans” meet-up group from Amsterdam.