Software Testing Unleashed - QA, DevEx & Quality Engineering
Episodes
Empowering Women in Software Testing - Line Ebtrup Thomsen
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Line Ebtrup Thomsen, quality engineering manager, about why software testing attracts more women than other tech roles –...
The Hidden Playwright Advantage Developers Miss - Maciej Kusz
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Maciej Kusz, program chair of the Testwarez conference in Poland, about why Playwright doesn't have to mean TypeScript. M...
Stop the blame, keep the learning - Natalia Romanska
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Natalia Romanska about why our biggest professional disasters often teach us more than our polished success stories. She ...
How Motherhood Made Me a Better QA Manager - Žaklina Polak Matanović
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Žaklina Polak Matanović, an experienced QA manager who discovered that raising three daughters taught her more about so...
Structured Exploratory Testing Strategies That Work - Callum Akehurst-Ryan
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Callum Akehurst-Ryan, a quality coach with nearly 20 years of experience, about why exploratory testing is far more than ...
Why Managers Don't Listen to Testers - Vitaly Sharovatov
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Vitaly Sharovatov about the economics of testing. We ask how testers can sell quality to managers who think in money, ris...
Public Speaking. Testers on Stage - Maryia Tuleika
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Maryia Tuleika about stepping on stage in tech and testing. We explore why people speak: joy of sharing, stage energy, an...
Why Test Automation Needs Design Patterns - Kostiantyn Teltov
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Kostiantyn Teltov about design patterns in test automation. Kosta shows why test code needs the same care as product code...
Facing Impostor Syndrome as a Software Tester - Linda Van De Vooren
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Linda Van De Vooren about impostor syndrome, mental health, and growth in testing. Linda shares stories, from eating diso...
Critical Thinking in Software Testing - Steve Watson
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Steve Watson about critical thinking in the age of AI in testing. Steve says treat AI like a smart teammate. Useful, but ...
Metrics: Asset or Trap? - Jani Grönman
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jani Grönman about KPIs for quality. We ask what to measure, and why. Jani shares pairs that keep teams honest. Test pas...
Become a Thought Leader - Laveena Ramchandani
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Laveena Ramchandani about thought leadership in testing and the changing role of testers. Laveena sees testers as enginee...
The Robot Framework Journey - Pekka Klärck
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Pekka Klärck about Robot Framework. We start with 2004, his thesis roots, and Nokia Networks turning a prototype into an...
How Testers Impact Developer Experience - Martijn Goossens
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Martijn Goossens about DevEx, DORA, and how we put the Q into developer experience. We walk through the four DORA metrics...
Year-End Review: AI and Accessibility - Florian Fieber
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Florian Fieber about what 2025 taught testers and how to get ready for 2026. AI boosts productivity, it does not replace ...
Trust isn’t built by Process - Yuliia Pieskova
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Yuliia Pieskova about informal networks in software teams. We explore how spontaneous ties lift trust, speed, and quality...
Old Testing vs. New Testing - Tibor Csöndes
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Tibor Csöndes about how testing grew up and where it goes next. We recorded live at HUSTEF in Budapest, a conference he ...
Share failures. Earn real trust. - Michał Buczko
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Michał Buczko about leading remote teams, trust, and AI. We spoke about clear calendars for open help sessions, regular ...
Tools Don’t Solve Test Automation - Péter Földházi
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Péter Földházi about test automation that solves real problems, not shiny tools. Péter brings two decades in quality ...
Performance Testing is not Load Testing - Leandro Melendez
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Leandro Melendez about how performance testing changed in the last20 years. Live at HUSTEF, we swap stories from bare me...
HUSTEF - High Quality Content and Community - Attila Fekete
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Attila Fekete about HUSTEF 2025 in Budapest. He runs the program and the backstage work. We look at how a small local mee...
About the Visibility of Testers - Cassandra H. Leung
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Cassandra H. Leung about why testers still feel unseen and what we can do about it. We unpack impostor syndrome, the shy ...
Control what you can control - Maryse Meinen
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Maryse Meinen about stoic thinking for product development and life. We ask what happens if you stop judging success by o...
What if Da Vinci had been a software tester? - Barış Sarıalioğlu
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Barış Sarıalioğlu about testing as art and science, through the lens of Leonardo da Vinci. We ask what a tester can l...
One Breath Can Change Your Project - Clara Ramos González
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Clara Ramos González about how self-care can raise quality and agility. We look at why communication failure still break...
Do your tools fit your real needs? - Mesut Durukal
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Mesut Durukal about picking the right end to end test automation framework. Mesut shares why tool choice must serve real ...
Fail more to learn faster - Chris Armstrong
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Chris Armstrong about context in testing. We talked about why "it depends" is an honest answer in complex work. Chris sho...
BDD: Stop Writing Specs. Start Giving Examples. - Gáspár Nagy
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Gáspár Nagy about behavior driven development. We look at why a simple example can beat a specification. You do not lea...
AI, Automation, and the Real Value of Testers - Daniel Knott
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Daniel Knott about the real pains in testing and what comes next. Why do managers cut quality when money gets tight. We l...
How Testers Build Trust Across Software Teams - Kat Obring
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Kat Obring about the tester as an influencer. We explore how to stop saying everything is broken and start speaking the l...
Why We Walked Away from Cypress - Maciej Wyrodek
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Maciej Wyrodek about moving from Cypress to Playwright. We talked about why Cypress started to work against the team: opi...
Everyone Owns Quality? Really? - Gitte Ottosen
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Gitte Ottosen about cross functional teams, quality engineering, and how deep skills fit in agile work. We question the E...
Talk Smart, Test Better - Maroš Kutschy
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Maroš Kutschy, a QA technical lead passionate about automation testing and self-improvement. We go into the topic of nonvi...
Teaching Automation Before Test Plans? - Dmitrij Nikolajev
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Dmitrij Nikolajev about teaching software testing to the next generation. Dmitrij, who balances roles at InSoft and Vilni...
Change Makes or Breaks Teams - Mary Lynn Manns
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Mary Lynn Manns about the ever-tricky topic of change in tech. Mary Lynn is a consultant, pushing ideas forward despite r...
Agile Quality Beyond the Buzzwords - Derk-Jan de Grood
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Derk-Jan de Grood. We explore what it means to live agility beyond just following frameworks. Derk-Jan shares insights on...
Beyond Human Tester Limits - Nikhil Barthwal
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Nikhil Barthwal about property-based testing. We go into how property-based testing can uncover the hidden bugs that ofte...
Stop Inventing Your Own Encryption - Eoin Woods
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Eoin Woods about integrating security from the start of software development. Eoin, an expert in software architecture, ex...
Stop Coding, Start Asking Questions - Kenny Baas-Schwegler, Gien Verschatse
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Gien Verschatse and Kenny Baas-Schwegler about the challenges of collaborative software design, especially the disconnect be...
Turning Team Diversity Into a Strength for Better Problem Solving - Ben Linders
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Ben Linders about what really drives team autonomy and effective software development. We get into team culture, the import...
Holistic Testing - Lisa Crispin
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Lisa Crispin about holistic testing and what it really means for teams striving for better software quality. Lisa brings he...
Testing Needs Leaders and Not Just Testers - Kari Kakkonen
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Kari Kakkonen about his Act 2 Lead model and why testing leadership is often missing in software testing. We unpack the rea...
The Forgotten Power of Test Design Techniques - Rik Marselis
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Rik Marselis about the world of test design techniques. We go into why many testers struggle to apply the methods they le...
The Illusion of the Typical Tester and What We Miss - Isabel Evans
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Isabel Evans about breaking stereotypes in the IT and testing industries. We go into the common misconceptions about test...
Still Coding or Just Prompting? Software Engineering 2034 - Kevlin Henney
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Kevlin Henney to explore the future of software engineering. We go deep into timely topics like artificial intelligence, th...
AI Agents & the Future of Testing - Szilárd Széll
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Szilárd Széll about the transformative role of AI in software testing and business processes. Szilárd, a notable figu...
The Evolving Role of Software Testers - Richard Seidl
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, I talk about the concept of “Quality as an Attitude”. I strongly believe that quality is critical in all our software devel...
Welcome to Software Testing Unleashed
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is your podcast for upskilling, learning, and transforming the way you work in software development and testing. Every week, I bring you real st...