Sharpening Your Toolbox: Staying Ahead In The Tech World

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Sharpening Your Toolbox: Staying Ahead In The Tech World

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving technology landscape, it's essential for professionals to continually keep track and adapt to new developments in order to remain competitive. In this conference talk, we'll explore strategies for staying ahead of the curve and sharpening your testing toolkit.

First, we'll discuss the importance of having a testing toolkit. New tools are coming every day in the industry. With so many options, how should one evaluate and look for tools.

Next, we'll dive into the benefits of using social media platforms and collaboration for staying ahead of the curve. Following the right sources of information can directly put anyone to the forefront of their professional game. Another important aspect of staying ahead in the tech world is automation. However, your automation goals should not just be restricted to your test execution phase. We will talk about how to use micro tools to assist you with your small to big testing activities.

Finally, we'll share some of our personal tips and experiences from collecting, evaluating and trying out tools. In conclusion, staying ahead in the testing tech world requires a combination of multiple strategies, and it is important to understand and practice them in order to remain competitive and grow your career in the industry.

Key Takeaways

• The Importance of Having a Comprehensive Testing Toolkit: Attendees will learn about the importance of having a well-rounded testing toolkit, and how to evaluate and select the right tools for their needs.
• The Benefits of social media and testing communities: The talk will highlight the benefits of staying informed and connected through social media and communities, and how it can help attendees stay ahead in the testing world.
• The Power of Automation: Attendees will learn about the advantages of automation in testing, and how micro tools can be used to streamline their testing activities.
• Personal Insights and Experiences: The talk will provide attendees with valuable personal insights and experiences from the speakers, offering a practical perspective on how to stay ahead in the testing technology landscape.

About the Speakers

Ajay Balamurugadas

Ajay Balamurugadas, goes by the handle ‘ajay184f’ in the testing community and is continuously re-inventing his testing methodology. He co-founded Weekend Testing – a worldwide movement for skilled testing authored six small books under the theme “What If” downloadable at his blog. His latest book is available at www.leanpub.com/50mistakes. His friends associate the terms – ‘Change Agent, Idea Man, Motivational’ to him. He tweets under @ajay184f and loves to have long conversations on software testing and life in general. He is currently Senior Director, QE at GSPANN Technologies.

Rahul Parwal

Rahul Parwal is a Software Tester & Generalist. Presently, He is a Senior Software Engineer with ifm engineering in India. He currently is involved in testing IoT systems spanning Unit, API, Web, and Mobile Testing at ifm engineering. Apart from English and Hindi, he is fluent in C# and Python. Reading, learning, and practicing the craft of software testing is something he enjoys doing. He also shares his knowledge and experience with testers via LinkedIn, Twitter, Blog, Youtube, and meetups. His recent accolades include the ‘Jerry Weinberg Testing Excellence Award‘ from the “Tea-time with Testers” and the 'Super Voice Award' by Synapse QA. He is a great company to be with who will ensure that every conversation turns out to be as stimulating as a cup of hot coffee. Want to know more, Check out: https://testingtitbits.com/

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