Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Gaurav Mittal, a cybersecurity, data science, and IT expert with over two decades of experience. Gaurav, recognized for his thought leadership in AI and automation with multiple industry awards, shares his insights on making How To Optimize your Automation CI/CD Pipelines in DevOps more cost-effective. Whether you're a test automation engineer or security professional or work with AI/ML, you'll want ...
Apr 06, 2025•27 min
Welcome to another episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast! This time, we're diving into the archives by honoring SeleniumConf in Valencia, Spain, with a special rerelease of an interview recorded back in 2017. Join your host, Joe Colantonio, as he sits down with Jason Huggins, the legendary creator of Selenium. Recorded live during the hustle and bustle of SeleniumConf that year, Joe takes us back to the origins of Selenium with this remarkable founder's journey. Jason dives deep into the s...
Mar 30, 2025•30 min
In today's episode, we're diving into proactive observability and testing with our special guest, Anam Hira, cofounder of Reveal.ai. Anam, who also has experience working at Uber AI, shares an intriguing journey where he developed "Dragon Crawl," an innovative project aimed at tackling challenges Uber faced with its end-to-end testing across multiple cities. We explore how Dragon Crawl utilized LLMs to enhance testing reliability, making tests less flaky across varied UIs. Anam's journey didn't ...
Mar 23, 2025•22 min
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio chats with machine learning engineer Lakshmithejaswi Narasannagari, who boasts over fourteen years of experience working with tech giants like Intuit, Incom, and Poshmark. Check out App Automate: https://testguild.me/appautomate2 Lakshmi delves into her fascinating career journey from Oracle developer to transitioning into machine learning operations and test automation. The conversation covers best practices for ML pipelin...
Mar 16, 2025•28 min
In this episode, Joe Colantonio sits down with Dalton Alexandre, a self-taught Swift developer who has recently developed a new Swift driver for the Appium framework. Streamline Your Mobile App Testing now: https://testguild.me/applive2 Dalton shares his journey from developing iOS applications to creating this innovative driver. He discusses the motivations behind choosing Swift, the challenges in creating a bare-bones project, and the benefits of contributing to open-source projects like Appiu...
Mar 09, 2025•27 min
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio delves into the challenges of test automation in enterprise environments, focusing on key issues like scalability, maintainability, and the complexity of modern applications. Joining Joe is special guest Srirang Srikantha from Tenjin, a cutting-edge platform leveraging AI-driven intelligence to revolutionize enterprise test automation. With over 25 years of expertise in technology innovation and a deep understanding of the ...
Mar 02, 2025•31 min
In today's installment, our host, Joe Colantonio, invites Guido, Manana, and Kelby, seasoned experts in automation testing and Robot Framework enthusiasts, to dive deep into the world of Robot Framework and RoboCon. As they gear up for the all-online RoboCon event this March, our guests share their unique journeys with the Robot Framework and the intriguing reasons behind their choice of this powerful automation tool. From Manana's admiration for its clean, tidy test code and impressive reportin...
Feb 23, 2025•34 min
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, we're diving into a top-rated session from the recent Automation Guild, where Robert Lukenbill explores the journey from being laid off to finding new opportunities. Robert shares invaluable insights and personal experiences on how to build an effective support network and strategies to minimize unemployment periods. Throughout this enlightening discussion, Robert emphasizes the importance of maintaining mental fortitude, leveraging support sy...
Feb 16, 2025•40 min
I want to share with you one of our most popular Test Guild webinars “From Manual QA to Automation Engineer Using AI” that took place a few months ago from Tal and Subnesh of BlingIO. BlinqIO is also our Platinum sponsor for our 2025 online Automation Guild taking place Feb 10-15th. Don’t miss AutomationGuild25 register now: https://testguild.me/future25 Got big automation testing goals for 2025? But you’re not sure how to achieve them without creating hard to maintain automation? Learn What wor...
Feb 02, 2025•26 min
In today's episode, we'll explore my specially curated list of the top 10 must-attend software testing conferences and events for 2025. See all testing conferences with dates and time: https://testguild.com/software-testing-conferences/ Whether you want to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of test automation, QA, and software testing, this episode is packed with invaluable insights. We'll explore conferences focused on industry-leading tools like Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, and Ro...
Jan 26, 2025•19 min
In this special episode, we’re delving deep into the pressing challenges that automation engineers face daily and how our upcoming Automation Guild 2025 event is set to tackle these issues head-on. Don't miss it register for Automation Guild now! We’ll discuss fresh survey data from over 200 automation professionals and explore pain points like test maintenance headaches, complex environments, AI integration, and much more. We also have some exciting sessions to preview, including techniques to ...
Jan 19, 2025•38 min
Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! I'm Joe Colantonio, your host. In today's episode, we'll discuss the top automation testing trends for 2025. Don't miss Automation Guild 2025: https://testguild.me/future25 Leveraging insights from our comprehensive surveys dating back to 2018 and combining them with ChatGPT's powerful analysis, we're uncovering the future of automation testing. We'll explore groundbreaking concepts like agentic AI, AI-driven user behavior analysis, the rise of low-co...
Jan 12, 2025•19 min
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of Robot Framework with some exceptional guests: Marcus, Gerwin, Stacy, and Stavrola. We'll uncover the financial dynamics, organic growth, and the profound flexibility of Robot Framework that makes it stand out in the automation landscape. Our guests will share their firsthand experiences using Robot Framework for diverse testing needs, and we'll bust some common misconceptions about integrating it with tools like Selenium and Playwright. You...
Jan 05, 2025•27 min
Today, you get to listen in to a private Automation Guild monthly session led by Anna Royzman, Founder of A Quality Leadership Institute, Inc. This episode is essential for decision-makers responsible for test automation solutions. It is also invaluable for stakeholders who rely on test automation results to make software release decisions or hire SDETs. Discover the common misconceptions about test automation and discuss its challenges. Failure to address these challenges efficiently can result...
Dec 29, 2024•43 min
Today, we dive deep into how to advance your career in software testing. One tool to help you with testing Journey: https://testguild.me/testmanagement1 We have two incredible guests with us: Nicola Lindgren and Vernon Richards, co-authors of the new book The Software Tester’s Journey. Discover vital aspects of a software tester's career. We cover it all, from Nicola’s transition into platform management to Vernon’s focus on balancing technology, people, and business for career growth. They offe...
Dec 22, 2024•38 min
Today, we will explore Generative AI (Gen AI) in QA and testing, featuring insights from our esteemed guest, Fitz Nowlan a VP, AI and Architecture at SmartBear. Deliver better software, faster with the Jira-native test management solution that performs at scale. Try Zephyr Scale Now https://testguild.me/Zephyr In this episode, we explore how Gen AI impacts testing things like automating routine tasks and freeing human testers to focus on higher-level strategic decision-making. Fitz and I discuss...
Dec 15, 2024•27 min
I'm your host, Joe Colantonio, and I am thrilled to bring you some exciting updates today. Guess what? Automation Guild 2025 registration is now officially open! 🚨 Don't miss it! 📲 Register now: https://testguild.com/ag-2025/ 📅 This isn't just another event in software testing and automation; it's a year-long journey packed with actionable tips, tools, techniques, strategies, and mindsets that will help you navigate 2025 with confidence. In today's episode, we'll give you a sneak peek into wh...
Dec 08, 2024•18 min
In Today's special session, we are honored to have Daniel Knott, a seasoned expert in mobile testing. Join us as Daniel discusses "Removing the Pain from Mobile Test Automation," a compelling discussion presented at the Automation Guild 2024. Check out App Live https://testguild.me/getapplive Register for Automation Guild 25 now. In this episode, Daniel delves into the current state of the mobile market, discussing staggering statistics and the massive influence of mobile devices on our daily li...
Dec 01, 2024•25 min
Today, Gaurav Mittal, an expert data science manager with over 18 years of experience, joins the podcast. In this episode, Gaurav shares his journey from manual to automation testing and delves into AI's revolutionary impact on software testing careers. Add visual checks toi your tests now: https://testguild.me/vizstack We'll explore how open-source AI models and libraries like TensorFlow and Keras make powerful tools accessible without the price tag and discuss the crucial role of retraining ma...
Nov 24, 2024•29 min
Today, I have a fascinating conversation lined up with Tobias Müller, the visionary founder and CTO of TestrResults.io. In this episode, we'll explore the complexities of test environments and innovative solutions in test automation. Tobias shares insights on handling complex enterprise cross-domain automation testing and practical techniques for streamlining test automation. He also explains why relying solely on code-based methods might be limiting. We'll also discuss the significance of UI ve...
Nov 17, 2024•39 min
Today, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Richard Kedziora, the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, to delve into the role of generative AI in testing healthcare technology. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare tech, Richard shares his insights on how AI transforms patient outcomes by enhancing efficiency, improving decision-making, and alleviating administrative burdens. In this episode, we explore: The importance of interacting with AI and how it can replace outdated practices. Real-wor...
Nov 10, 2024•34 min
In this episode, we explore the future of automation, where natural language bridges human intent and machine execution. Mudit unveils the concept of an "AI testing assistant" that interprets natural language to generate and manage test scenarios seamlessly. We'll discuss how this revolutionary tool supports popular frameworks like Selenium, Appium, and Playwright, enabling quality engineers to enhance existing code and execute tests more efficiently. Get ready to learn about innovative features...
Nov 03, 2024•39 min
Welcome to a special Halloween edition of the TestGuild Automation Podcast! Today, we've conjured up a truly spellbinding guest—Paul Grossman, renowned as the "Dark Arts wizard" of Test Automation. With over 25 years in software development and a co-author of "Enhanced Test Automation with WebDriverIo," Paul delves into the magical realms of generative AI and its transformative, exciting role in test automation. Join us as we explore how AI tools like Copilot and Test Rigger simplify tasks, the ...
Oct 28, 2024•32 min
Today’s episode, we are thrilled to have Prathyusha Nama, a seasoned leader in automation with over a decade of experience, particularly in mobile automation. Checkout this weeks sponsor BrowserStack App Automate: https://testguild.me/appautomate Prathyusha delves into the recent Microsoft and CrowdStrike incident that brought significant disruption and how it highlights the urgent need for robust testing practices. We’ll explore the pitfalls of outsourcing testing, the significance of testing i...
Oct 20, 2024•30 min
Want to know more about the Power of AI to enhance Playwright Scripts Today, our expert guest is Ryo Chikazawa, the visionary behind the AI automation testing solution Autify. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the innovative AI-driven solutions that Autify is bringing to the software testing world. We'll explore how their integration with Playwright makes Uber flexible for both technical and non-technical users. Ryo will enlighten us on their journey from a no-code solution to their latest p...
Oct 13, 2024•29 min
In today's episode, we're thrilled to host Mike Verinder, a veteran in the automation testing space and the brain behind some of the most prominent LinkedIn groups and communities for tools like Playwright and Selenium. Mike discusses the intricacies of job engagement in the testing community, managing thriving online groups, and all things related to automation tools. We'll explore Mike's extensive background, which includes managing vast online communities, how to grow them, and the importance...
Oct 06, 2024•41 min
Accessibility is more than just a checkbox; it's become a civil right and a human need. Today, we'll explore how proper automation can elevate your accessibility testing to the next level. Check out our sponsors accessibility automation tool now: https://testguild.me/astack In today's episode, "Automation and Accessibility: Mutual, Not Exclusive," Crystal Preston-Watson, a senior digital accessibility analyst at Salesforce, joins us. This session was taken from our Automation Guild 2022 online e...
Sep 29, 2024•18 min
In this episode, we discuss what QE should know about security testing with our distinguished guest, Boris Arapovic, a senior quality engineer and director of quality assurance at IBM IX. Discover how to integrate static security scans such as SonarQube into developer workflows, the role of security skills in hiring testers, and how to enhance API security. Boris shares his insights on the evolving significance of security fundamentals, the impact of AI on our industry, and practical, actionable...
Sep 22, 2024•32 min
You limit your career potential if you only know how to write end-to-end tests via the UI. Automating API Testing backend services allows you to ship changes confidently. Several popular tools will enable you to do this, but which one should you use, and what are their pros and cons? Also, check out Browserstack Automate TurboScale, now: https://testguild.me/turboscale In this episode, I want to share a private monthly guild session we had for automation guild 2024 members. If you don’t know, wh...
Sep 15, 2024•35 min
In this episode, Ashish Ghosh, a test automation architect at ING Bank, shares a new open source Playwright automation framework called INGenious Playwright Studio. Ingenious is a low-code test automation framework designed to empower business users in the automation process. Ashish shares insights on overcoming the challenges of traditional coded solutions, emphasizing the importance of business user involvement and the cost-effective advantages of open-source tools over commercial alternatives...
Sep 08, 2024•26 min
