NZTestingConf

Although I spend most of my time as a software engineer, I always find it incredibly interesting to hear from people in other IT roles. Today, I came across a video from the recent NZ Testing Conference, and it was fascinating to hear different perspectives on the market and the various skills required in different areas on a market of New Zealand. I hear again and again how important soft skills are, and yes, I agree with that. That's why I try to develop my own meetup and community where people can prepare their presentations, discuss their findings, and share their knowledge and thoughts. Sometimes it can be very difficult, but public speaking really helps us evolve in terms of delivering our thoughts and knowledge. NZTestingConf ---- Anastasiia Tiurina, Bonsung Koo, Vitalii Shilnikov, Petr Utkin, Yaroslav Darashkevich, Kseniia Marmysheva, Vitalii Lasukov, Kseniia (Xenia) Diukova: I look forward to you sharing your knowledge and unique experience with us at our meetings. Guys, Vitalii Lasukov, Kseniia (Xenia) Diukova, Ivan Kovalev, Anna Matushkina, Andrey Matushkin, Uliana (Leanna) Andreeva, Can (Tsan) Ouyang might me interesting for you.

Have you checked out our highly entertaining and very insightful panel discussion from NZTestingConf 2024 with Ramia Saidawi, Ivan Karaman and Pete Savage, facilitated by Camy Bhandari. The panel dived into a hot topic in NZ’s QA scene: Career planning and progression for QAs in the NZ tech sector. Our panelists didn't hold back at all. They candidly shared their lived experiences and gave their honest verdict on: 1. How is career planning in the NZ tech sector unique? 2. What can I do now to effectively secure my next role? 3. Relevance of technical and non-technical skills for QAs? How much do they really matter in securing a new role? 4. Career pathways for Senior QAs - vertical and lateral moves Watch the full panel discussion: https://lnkd.in/gycHXqvt Transcript & resources: https://lnkd.in/gWfKfc2D #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers

In his insightful talk at NZTestingConf 2024, Ryan Bevens, QA Community Manager at Potentia, delves into one of the biggest challenges testers face: showcasing our worth. Testing plays a crucial role in every company’s success, yet many of us struggle to communicate the true value we bring. Ryan takes us on a journey to understand what good testing really looks like and how to effectively articulate that value. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, refine your communication skills, or simply reignite your passion for testing, this talk has something for everyone. Watch Ryan's full talk: https://lnkd.in/g6HWdFuN Transcript & resources: https://lnkd.in/gEJqUji4 #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers

Patricio Miner's journey into ETL testing was unexpected. Initially, he had no experience, but his testing mindset helped him land a job in this niche field. ETL testing is crucial for ensuring data quality in data warehouses, impacting decision-making and regulatory compliance. In his talk from NZTestingConf 2024, Patricio shares his journey into ETL testing and introduces Great Expectations, a powerful, open-source tool for ETL testing. Watch Patricio's full talk: https://lnkd.in/gS5bR3By Transcript & resources: https://lnkd.in/gWzcUsF7 #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers

‘Stop automating and start investigating’ was the theme of Toby Martin’s talk at NZTestingConf 2024. Drawing from his 25+ years experience in QA and his work at Pushpay, Toby urges a shift away from over-reliance on test automation toward human reasoning. He promotes a risk-based, shift-left approach, emphasising early QA involvement, prioritising quality over mere requirements, and using strategies like W.O.M.Ming and bug bashes to enhance software quality and value. Toby’s talk was a refreshing take, cutting through the overhype surrounding automated testing. Watch Toby's full talk: https://lnkd.in/gEgGMEHn Transcript & resources: https://lnkd.in/gZ9xNJJu #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers

“Could understanding more about what's intrinsically fun for your customers, influence the way you develop and test your software?” - Emma Procter & Jonathan Shirley from PikPok. In this NZTestingConf 2024 talk, Emma and Jonathan highlighted the importance of incorporating "Fun" into software testing. They shared with us how PikPok uses big-picture thinking and detailed testing to create exceptional gaming experiences. 
 Some hot takes from this talk: - By using the Quantic Foundry Gamer Motivation Model, PikPok focuses on player motivations and experiences, ensuring their games are enjoyable and engaging. - By focusing on intrinsic motivations and player feedback, PikPok ensures their games are engaging and fun. This super fun talk from gaming realm was very insightful for our audience. Watch the full talk: https://lnkd.in/gqG3ypgi Transcript & resources: https://lnkd.in/gK8gR3QQ #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers #gamedevelopment #playtesting

Nevetha Mani shares her journey from engineering to product management at Sharesies and Hectre, an AgTech start-up. Her talk at NZTestingConf 2024 highlights the unique challenges in AgTech, the importance of understanding customer context, and the need for agility over perfection. Quality is a collective effort involving product managers, engineers, and designers. Watch Nevetha’s full talk: https://lnkd.in/gFSb_gsZ Transcript & resources: https://lnkd.in/g4pbAtB6 #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers

"I create the collaborative culture that I want others to be a part of." - Shay Naiki. Shay shared her inspiring journey from a government organisation to Alphero, a digital agency. She emphasised creating a collaborative culture and overcoming challenges like control loss, identity, and context switching. Shay highlighted the importance of mindset, genuine interactions, support, flexibility, and kindness in fostering a productive and quality-focused work environment. Shay's authentic and empathetic tone deeply resonated with the audience. Watch her full talk: https://lnkd.in/gv6kVvqw Transcript & resources: https://lnkd.in/g7qzHeTF #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers

Absolutely grateful to our amazing sponsors! TTC, Planit, Deloitte, Assurity Consulting, ACCELQ and Runn. Your generosity and support made our conference not only possible but also incredibly fun. The sponsor booths were a hit this year and truly added to the vibrant atmosphere of the conference. Thank you so much for supporting our local QA community and help us make our event inclusive for everyone. 

We are immensely grateful to our amazing and hardworking volunteers for making NZTestingConf 2024 a resounding success. Nancy Carter, Sadhna Narayan, Lina Xie, Swarn Bhandari, Parveen Kaur and Mahesh Joshi. These unsung heroes dedicated many hours to ensure everything was perfectly prepared and flawlessly executed for our attendees. Your commitment and passion to our community made a big difference, and we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you volunteers, for helping us put on a great conference! #NZTestingConf #NZTestingConf2024 #SoftwareTesting #Testing #NZTechRally #Conference #SoftwareEngineering #KiwiTech #Testing #Testers