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CQAA January 2025
Enhancing Data Quality Assurance with AI Models: Practical Applications and Benefits
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Key Learning Objective
About the Speaker
Karthikeyan Ramachandra
Karthikeyan Ramachandran is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience specializing in test automation, architecting automation solutions, release management, and Agile practices. Karthikeyan is passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) and their transformative impact on technology and business processes
Registration
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM.
Please register by January 13th, 2025 at www.cqaa.org.
If you have any questions, please contact info@cqaa.org.
Date: Wednesday, January 15th 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location Webinar - https://zoom.us/j/97152309902?pwd=pxggGH7IGTSyAkY1I3ugz4woR6fbaB.1
CQAA February 2025
Avoiding the Chaos of an Agile Transformation
Agile is not a fairy tale. You have to face real life challenges and be well prepared in order to succeed. The reality is: the bigger and older your organization is, the more difficult it is to pass through process level changes, and that's when chaos is born. Resolving all the issues with chaos could potentially take years. In this session, Péter will share his story of one of his projects where he had to face numerous obstacles as a Test Manager in achieving proper agile implementation and to raise the quality of the products of his client. Some of the obstacles included:
- Agile ceremonies not followed
- Conflicts between management and subject matter experts
- Numerous technical difficulties blocking test automation implementation
- No buy-in from client’s test automation architect
Péter will show how to tackle these difficulties with strong-minded yet polite communication, proper time management, process level strategy changes and a well designed test automation solution.
Péter Földházi (EPAM Systems)
Péter was first involved with QA as a beta tester of DOTA in 2006. Since joining EPAM in 2012, he moved towards test automation, and is currently working in the USA as a Quality Architect.
He helps his clients in fixing or building their QA processes, test automation frameworks, or manages distributed test teams. He is one of the forerunners of AI in testing.
Péter has authored two ISTQB syllabi and reviewed five. Péter is one of the programme committee members of the HUSTEF since 2015. He also invented two test automation methodologies: the Flow Model Pattern and the Tri-Layer Testing Architecture, the latter was published as a white paper by the PNSQC.
Péter is a regular keynote and tutorial speaker on conferences such as STARWEST, STAREAST, SauceCon, etc. He used to be a guest lecturer at 3 Budapest based universities: Óbuda, Pázmány and the ELTE. Brewing beer and planting chilis are some of his hobbies.
Please register by February 12th, 2025 at www.cqaa.org.
Date: Wednesday, February 19th 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location Webinar - https://zoom.us/j/93807114820?pwd=EVdqqoSkJWQH0kDKRNUBTtQ97u6Kjf.1
CQAA March 2025
Beyond Code: When AI Speaks Your Language in Testing
This presentation demonstrates how Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI transform test automation by eliminating coding barriers. A near total elimination of page object models allows anyone to describe user actions like "Click Add to Cart" to create automated tests. This shifts test creation from programmers to Business Analysts and manual testers.
Generative AI not only creates test suites but intelligently maintains tests as applications evolve. AI validates images contain expected results and describes issues in detail. Self-healing capability allows tests to adapt to GUI changes through context rather than rigid selectors, eliminating complex xPath and CSS locators.
The future is today with Plain English syntax and AI reducing maintenance needs. This hybrid approach follows the Pareto Principle: non-technical users can create 90% of test cases from step descriptions alone, letting QA engineers focus on 10% of specialized scenarios requiring coded solutions.
The outcome? Reduced maintenance increases test coverage with improved reliability through AI-powered automation.
Paul Grossman is a published co-author of "Enhanced Test automation with WebdriverIO". He is also a framework architect, automation project manager and User Experience consultant. Over 25 years he has worked with testRigor, Selenium and UFT/QTP. He advocates for both coded and low-code solutions, sharing tips for SDETs. He hosts two fun sandbox eCommerce Halloween themed sites: https://www.candymapper.com (GoDaddy) and https://www.candymapper.net (WIX) that encourages novice automation engineers to hone their automation skills. You can also watch his impossible automation experiments on https://www.youtube.com/PaulGrossmanTheDarkArtsWizard
Please register by March 17th, 2025 at www.cqaa.org.
Date: Wednesday, March 19th 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location Webinar - https://zoom.us/j/98331170673?pwd=6OdJpXpJehVVLsB7wszV6pxBWg5aks.1
CQAA May 2025
Testing the Untestable: Cracking the Code of AI Systems
How do you test a system that learns, evolves, and sometimes hallucinates? Testing AI systems is unlike anything we’ve encountered before—traditional methods fall short, and new challenges emerge at every turn. From validating opaque machine learning models to ensuring fairness, accuracy, and robustness, testers are navigating uncharted territory. The trends are real and AI is coming to a project near you.
In this session, Kevin Pyles takes you deep into the world of AI testing. Discover why AI systems demand a new mindset and innovative strategies, including adversarial testing, data validation, and ethical assessments. Learn practical techniques to identify hidden biases, test unpredictable outputs, and ensure your AI behaves as intended in real-world scenarios. Through practical examples and hands-on insights, Kevin will show you how to tackle the complexities of testing AI with confidence. Get real with the secrets of testing AI systems.
Kevin Pyles works for FamilySearch as an AI/ML SDET where he is testing test AI with AI. Yeah, it has come to that. He has been in the QA industry now for over 15 years with project, product, and management roles throughout. Kevin worked previously for test.ai where he was the Head of Product Kevin also served on the board for QA at the Point (a local testing meetup), and is an award-winning international speaker. Kevin believes AI and Python are the future of testing. Kevin is still spending too much time golfing and watching college football. He loves spending time with his 6 kids. He loves Brazilian food and pepperoni pizza, and can’t help himself when there is ice cream.
Please register by May 19th, 2025 at www.cqaa.org.
Date: Wednesday, May 21st 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location Webinar - https://zoom.us/j/95211786414?pwd=YBGnu97x36quiSsG6iuliGLGPiFF5C.1
