TestGuild Automation Podcast
Episodes
Scaling Quality Engineering: How to Deliver Faster Across Global Teams with Sunita McCoy
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing how we build and test software, but most teams are struggling to turn that promise into real results. In this episode, we break down wh...
Mobile Test Automation is Broken. Here's How QApilot Fixes It with Aditya Challa
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile test automation is still one of the biggest bottlenecks in modern software delivery. In this interview, QApilot's Co-founder Aditya Challa exp...
AI Testing: How Solo Testers Stay Confident in Releases with Christine Pinto
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the only tester on your team—and expected to ensure quality across everything? In this episode, we break down the growing challenge of solo ...
AI Testing from Production Logs: Generate Smarter Regression Tests with Tanvi Mittal
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your production logs could automatically generate new test cases? In this episode, Joe Colantonio sits down with Tanvi Mittal to break down h...
AI Testing: How to Ensure Quality in Non-Deterministic Systems with Adam Sandman
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you ensure software quality when the system you're testing doesn't give the same output twice? That's the core challenge facing every QA team b...
Test Automation Tools That Scale: From Zero to 1.6M Users with Sanjay Kumar
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a test automation tool that millions of testers rely on, without venture capital, paid ads, or a massive team? In th...
AI Test Automation: Ship Twice as Fast with 10x Coverage with Karim Jouini
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI test automation is evolving fast — but most tools still generate brittle code that breaks with every UI change. See it for yourself now: https:/...
Performance Testing with AI w/ Akash Thakur
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is traditional performance testing becoming obsolete? In this episode, performance engineering expert Akash Thakur shares why AI is fundamentally tran...
Spec2TestAI: Stop Defects Before They Reach Production with Missy Trumpler
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most teams find defects after the damage is done — during regression, late-stage testing, or production incidents. That's expensive, stressful, and ...
Locust Performance Testing with AI and Observability with Lars Holmberg
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Performance testing often fails for one simple reason: teams can't see where the slowdown actually happens. In this episode, we explore Locust load te...
Top 8 Automation Testing Trends for 2026 with Joe Colantonio
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI testing is everywhere — but clarity isn't. In this episode, Joe Colantonio breaks down the real test automation trends for 2026, based on data fr...
Automation Testing Podcast 2026: New Schedule, Events, Discounts with Joe Colantonio
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special end-of-year episode of the Automation Testing Podcast. With family in town and a busy holiday season, Joe didn't want to skip a week...
AI Testing LLMs & RAG: What Testers Must Validate with Imran Ali
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is transforming how software is built, but testing AI systems requires an entirely new mindset. Don't miss AutomationGuild 2026 - Register Now: ...
AI Codebase Discovery for Testers with Ben Fellows
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if understanding your codebase was no longer a blocker for great testing? Most testers were trained to work around the code — clicking through ...
Gatling Studio: Start Performance Testing in Minutes (No Expertise Required) with Shaun Brown and Stephane Landelle
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Performance testing has traditionally been one of the hardest parts of QA,slow onboarding, complex scripting, difficult debugging, and too many late-s...
AI-Driven Manual Regression: Test Only What Truly Matters With Wilhelm Haaker and Daniel Garay
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manual regression testing isn't going away—yet most teams still struggle with deciding what actually needs to be retested in fast release cycles. Se...
Top Automation Guild Survey Insights for 2026 with Joe Colantonio
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Automation Guild turns 10 this year, and the 2026 survey revealed some of the strongest trends and signals the testing community has ever shared. Regi...
Testing AI Vibe Coding: Stop Vulnerabilities Early with Sarit Tager
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is accelerating software delivery, but it's also introducing new security risks that most developers and automation engineers never see coming. In ...
4 Free TestGuild Tools Every Tester Should Be Using with Joe Colantonio
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Joe Colantonio shares four powerful free TestGuild tools designed to help testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders work sma...
AI Testing Made Trustworthy using FizzBee
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As AI tools like Copilot, Claude, and Cursor start writing more of our code, the biggest challenge isn't generating software — it's trusting it. In ...
Test Automation Optimus Prime Halloween Special
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, proj...
Playwright AI Vibe Testing: True Self-healing Tests with Vasusen Patil
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flaky Playwright tests got you down? Discover Vibe Testing, a new AI-driven approach that lets Playwright tests understand design intent, adapt to UI ...
Playwright Testing: How to Make UI and API Tests 10x Faster with Naeem Malik
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Playwright offers an elegant, unified framework that seamlessly integrates both UI and API testing within a single language and test...
Cut Weeks of Manual Test Design into Minutes Using GenAI
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your tests falling behind your requirements? Check out our new AI Requirement course here: https://testguild.me/aireqcourse In this special high...
Scaling Mobile Testing Pipelines with Anton Malinski
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling CI/CD for mobile apps is hard. Faster test runs often lead to more tests, more infrastructure, and more complexity. So how do you keep your pi...
How Vibium Could Become the Selenium for AI Testing with Jason Huggins
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Jason Huggins—the original creator of early versions Selenium, Ap...
Playwright, Cursor & AI in QA with Ben Fellows
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Ben Fellows, founder of LoopQA and QA thought leader, to explore how AI is res...
Balancing Speed and Quality in the AI Era with Jim Trentadue
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild Podcast, Joe Colantonio chats with veteran QA leader Jim Trentadue about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sof...
AI Won't Replace Great Test Leaders with Mike Lyles
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of AI, the role of software testers is evolving fast. Don't miss the QA Summit: https://testguild.me/qasummit As more repetitive tasks are...
How to Build a Culture of Comprehensive Quality with Matt Gilbert
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Matt Gilbert, founder of Clear Insight, for a conversation packed wi...
No Scripts, No Frameworks, No Maintenance? with Don Jackson
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, I'm joined by Don Jackson, Technical Evangelist at Perforce, to explore a bold new frontier in au...
Making QE Matter to the C-Suite with Parasar Saha
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Parasar Saha founder and CEO of Digy4 shares insights from his journeys across multiple countries, meeting with global enterprises to...
Exploring Playwright and MCP with Debbie O'Brien
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Debbie O'Brien, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft and a leading advocate for Playwr...
Solving Challenges in Software Testing with Kristijan Plaushku
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Kristijan Plaushku, founder of QA Robots, for a fascinating deep div...
WireMock with Tom Akehurst
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Akehurst, the creator of WireMock, the popular open-source API mocking tool now powering simulation at scale in ...
Mastering Medical Device Testing with Priyank Soni
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, we're diving deep into the highly specialized world of software testing for medical devices. Our guest, Priyank Soni, brings over 20 ...
What is Reverse Mutation Testing with Leonardo Lanni
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Leonardo Lanni, a globally recognized quality engineer and founder of QA Roots, to explore a cool ...
The Importance of Trust in Software Testing and AI with Damian Synadinos
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Damian Synadinos, a multifaceted expert with over thirty years...
Building a Career in QA with Judy Mosley
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Judy Mosley, a QA engineer at TextUs with over nine years of experience in the tech industry. J...
European Accessibility Act: What Software Testers Need to Know (Actionable Guide) with Laveena Ramchandani
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a little different. I'm sharing a recording from one of our monthly live Automation Guild member trainings, and trust me, it's a ...
Testing AI's Promises with Michael Bolton
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I continue my conversation with legendary software testing expert Michael Bolton as we explore the world of artificial intelligenc...
The Secret Life of Automation with Michael Bolton
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by renowned software testing expert Michael Bolton, who returns to the show after an eight-year hiat...
AI's Impact on Testing Careers with Jason Arbon
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, special guest Jason Arbon will be present for a truly eye-opening conversation about the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven software...
How To Optimize your Automation CI/CD Pipelines (and Save Money) with Gaurav Mittal
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Gaurav Mittal, a cybersecurity, data science, and IT ...
Meet JASON HUGGINS, The Genius Behind Selenium!
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast! This time, we're diving into the archives by honoring SeleniumConf in Valencia, Spain,...
Proactive Observability in Testing with Anam Hira
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Testing ML Pipeline Best Practices to Scale with LakshmiThejaswi Narasannagari
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio chats with machine learning engineer Lakshmithejaswi Narasannagari, who boast...
Swift Driver for Appium Automation Testing with Dalton Alexandre
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
Tackling Enterprise Testing Challenges with AI with Srirang Srikantha
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio delves into the challenges of test automation in enterprise environments, foc...
Mastering Robot Framework Techniques at RoboCon Online with Guido Demmenie, Kelby Stine and Manana Koberidze
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's installment, our host, Joe Colantonio, invites Guido, Manana, and Kelby, seasoned experts in automation testing and Robot Framework enthusi...
From Laid Off to Employed (Survival Guide) with Robert Lukenbill
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, we're diving into a top-rated session from the recent Automation Guild, where Robert Lukenbill ex...
From Manual QA to Automation Engineer Using AI with Tal Barmeir and Sapnesh Naik
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Top 10 Software Testing Conferences with Joe Colantonio
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 testin...
Solving Test Automation Challenges (2025 Guide) with Chris Trimper
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we're delving deep into the pressing challenges that automation engineers face daily and how our upcoming Automation Guild 20...
Top 8 Automation Testing Trends for 2025 with Joe Colantonio
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 20...
Unlocking Robot Framework: RoboCon HELSINKI with Gerwin Laagland, Markus Stahl and Stavroula Ventoura
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 uncov...
Ultimate Guide to Selecting Test Automation Solutions with Anna Royzman
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
The Software Tester's Journey with Nicola Lindgren and Vernon Richards
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we dive deep into how to advance your career in software testing. One tool to help you with testing Journey: https://testguild.me/testmanagemen...
Revolutionizing QA with GenAI: A New Era in Software Testing with Fitz Nowlan
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Discover Future Trends in Automation at Automation Guild
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 offic...
Removing Pain Points in Mobile Test Automation with Daniel Knott
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
AI Impact in Software Testing with Gaurav Mittal
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Gaurav Mittal, an expert data science manager with over 18 years of experience, joins the podcast. In this episode, Gaurav shares his journey f...
Digitial Testing Equals Testing of Digitalized Processes with Tobias Müller
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I have a fascinating conversation lined up with Tobias Müller, the visionary founder and CTO of TestrResults.io. In this episode, we'll explor...
How Generative AI is Elevating Testing Quality in Healthcare with Richard Kedziora
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
AI as Your Testing Assistant with Mudit Singh
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the future of automation, where natural language bridges human intent and machine execution. Mudit unveils the concept of ...
The Headless Tester (Halloween Special 2024) with Paul Grossman
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special Halloween edition of the TestGuild Automation Podcast! Today, we've conjured up a truly spellbinding guest—Paul Grossman, renow...
From Chaos to Clarity: Improving Software Testing Practices with Prathyusha Nama
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode, we are thrilled to have Prathyusha Nama, a seasoned leader in automation with over a decade of experience, particularly in mobile aut...
Combining AI and Playwright using Autify Genesis with Ryo Chikazawa
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Community Dynamics in Automation Testing with Mike Verinder
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Li...
Awesome Automation Strategies for Accessibility Testing with Crystal Preston-Watson
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
Why Security Testing is an important skill for a QEs with Boris Arapovic
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss what QE should know about security testing with our distinguished guest, Boris Arapovic, a senior quality engineer and dir...
API Testing 3 ways: Postman, Playwright, and Jest Compared with Stephen Kilbourn
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
INGenious Playwright Studio with Ashish Ghosh
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashish Ghosh, a test automation architect at ING Bank, shares a new open source Playwright automation framework called INGenious Play...
Low-Code Test Automation a Journey from Skepticism to Success with Rudolf Groetz
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, Rudolf Groetz shares how Raiffeisen Bank International adapted its test automation strategy to incorporate a low-code approach. Dis...
Exploring WebDriverIO Version 9 with Christian Bromann
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have a phenomenal session with our special guest, Christian Bromann, the visionary full-stack engineer behind the open-source WebDriverIO au...
Testing Beyond Bugs to Unlock Growth with Gojko Adzic
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have a special guest, Gojko Adzic, who introduces his new book "Lizard Optimization." Check out BrowserStack Test Management testguild.me/br...
Transforming Test Engineering in Rwanda with Greg Paskal
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our host, Joe Colantonio, is joined by an extraordinary guest: Greg Paskal. A veteran with over 40 years of experience at the cutting edge of s...
Observability Testing Using OpenTelemetry with Swapnil Kotwal
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore OpenTelemetry, a powerful tool that is transforming how you observe and diagnose your systems in production. Checkout ...
AI's Role in Test Automation and Collaboration with Mark Creamer
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Mark Creamer, President and CEO at Conformiq, to delve into the fascinating world of AI in test au...
Mastering ETL Testing with Chris Thompson and Mike Calabrese
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving deep into the complexities of ETL testing with our esteemed guests, Chris Thompson and Mike Calabrese from RTTS. Register now for ...
AI-Assisted Testing with Mark Winteringham
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're delving into the exciting potential of generative AI in software testing with Mark Winteringham. Mark, an esteemed author and expert in t...
Stars, Stripes, and Software: Alex Zap's Journey to ZAPTEST with Alex Chernyak
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate freedom in automation with a 6-month free trial of ZAPTEST—your pathway to unleashing limitless potential in software testing. Try it now ...
Mastering Playwright Automation with AI with Joe Colantonio
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into a major shift in the automation testing world: Playwright has surpassed Cypress in weekly downloads, marking a significa...
Degrees of Automation
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Grizzaffi, a senior principal automation architect at Nerdery, discusses his role and how he guides teams to effectively promote...
Contract Testing in Action (Book Review) with Marie Cruz and Lewis Prescott
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 500 of the TestGuild Automation Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into contract testing with our expert speakers, Marie Cruz and Le...
Challenge Accepted: Rethinking Automation with Benjamin Bischoff
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In this episode, our host, Joe Colantonio, engages in a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Bischoff, ...
Ultimate Selenium WebDriver Guide for Test Automation with Robin Gupta
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host, Joe Colantonio, speaks with Robin Gupta to explore the crucial balance between automation and quality in test practices. J...
How to Hire Good Testers and Stand Out as a Top Candidate with Paul Merrill
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we delve into the nuanced art of hiring software testers in an era where remote work challenges traditional recruitment norms. We'll explore Pa...
Debunk Autonomous Software Testing Myths with Tobias Müller
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Tobias Müller, a software development veteran and an expert in autonomous software testing. With over a de...
Mobile Mastery: Blending AI with App Testing with Dan Belcher
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dan Belcher, co-founder of Mabl and a former product manager for monitoring and logging at Google, joins us as we explore the cutting-edge inte...
The Four Phases of Automation Testing Mastery with Jon Robinson
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! I'm your host, Joe Colantonio, and Jon Robinson, chief storyteller at Nekst IT, ready to delve deep into ...
Expert Take on Playwright, and API Testing with Bas Dijkstra
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are excited to feature the incredible insights of Bas Dijkstra, an independent test automation consultant and trainer with a we...
Leveraging AI for Robust Requirements Analysis and Test Generation
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into the future of user story optimization and the art of turning those stories into actionable tests. Today, we have the privileg...
Awesome Software Testing Strategies with Matthew Heusser and Michael Larsen
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm thrilled to have two titans in software testing, Matt Heusser and Michael Larsen, with us today. These veterans, with their wealth of experience a...
RoboCon Recap: Testing, Networking, and Building with Robot Framework with Tatu Aalto, Mark Moberts and Frank Van der Kuur
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's special episode, "Robocon Recapp," is about the insights and highlights from Robocon 2024. We are privileged to have Tatu Aalto, a renowned ma...
Netflix SafeTest with Moshe Kolodny
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving deep into the world of automation testing, with a special focus on Netflix's innovative tool, SafeTest. Joining us is Moshe Kolodn...
Agile, Automated, Advanced: The New Age of Performance Testing with Dylan van Iersel
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of performance engineering with our esteemed guest, Dylan van Iersel, an experienced IT consultant a...
Redefining Test Automation with Dave Piacente
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave Piacente, a senior community manager in developer relations and community expert at Applitools, joins us to talk about redefinin...
How to Create Testing Magic with Zero-code with Shubham Jain
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio speaks with Shubham Jain, the maintainer of Keploy, an API testing platform. ...
AI Meets Cucumber: A New Testing Approach Using Prompt Engineering with Guy Arieli and Tal Barmeir
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic dives deep into the innovative world of AI in software testing with our distinguished guests, Guy Arieli and Tal Barmeir. With years of ...