TestGuild Automation Podcast

RoboCon Online 2024 Sneak Peek Conference Podcast with Mateusz Nojek, Katarina Partti, Yuri Verweij and Pekka Klärck

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's bonus episode is absolutely jam-packed with insights around automation and RoboCon. We're diving deep into the world of Robot Framework with o...

No B.S Guide to AI In Test Automation with Tariq King

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, the king of AI, Tariq King, will peel back the layers of the validation vs. verification debate and explore insights into the mete...

Traffic-Driven Testing for Faster Execution with Nate Lee

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nate Lee, co-founder of Speedscale, delves into the exciting topic of using traffic flow to revolutionize testing environments. Nate ...

AutomationGuild 2024 Lineup and BIG News with Joe Colantonio

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, we're unveiling a sneak peek of the exciting lineup for the Automation Guild 2024 event. Host Joe...

Innovating Mobile Testing: 42Gears Game-Changer AstroFarm with Prakash Gupta

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, join Joe Colantonio and the founder of 42Gears, Prakash Gupta, as we share how to overcome many mobile testing challenges. P...

The Importance of Community for Software Testers in 2024 with Chris Trimper

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Trimper, a testing expert and TestGuild community leader, shares the indispensable role of community, introduces the new innova...

Automation Testing Trends for 2024 with Joe Colantonio

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into the top 12 test automation trends that will shape the future of sof...

AI For Playwright Tests with Todd McNeal

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Todd McNeal, co-founder of Reflect, to delve into the world of supercharging Playwright tests with...

Level Up Your Robot Framework Skills at RoboCon 2024 with Miikka Solmela, René Rohner, Guido Demmenie and Liviu Avram

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the exciting world of the Robot Framework, focusing on the upcoming Ro...

From Unemployment to Upskilling with Greg Paskal

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we have a special treat for you. The brilliant Greg Paskal, a software testing and automation expert, joins us again. Greg has bee...

Unveiling the Potential of XCUITest and Espresso with Igor Dorovskikh

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with the CEO and founder of Engenious.io, Igor Dorovskikh. With years of experience in mobile development and expertise in...

Freeze Bugs in Time using Replay.io with Filip Hric

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Filip Hric, a Cypress ambassador and DevRel at Replay.io. Listen in as Filip walks us through Replay.io's incredible...

Halloween Special 2023 with Paul Grossman and Larry Goddard

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we'll dive into the spooky world of Scary Halloween things and automation with Paul Grossman, the renowned Doc Arts wizard of test...

Unifying Manual and Automated Testing Efforts with Javier Alejandro

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! Today, we explore the synergy between manual and automation testing with expert Javier CEO of Crowdar, an...

From Shy Introvert to Influential Tester with Raj Subrameyer

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Raj Subrameyer, a senior QA manager, TEDx speaker, and author. Raj will share invaluable insights on...

Building a Culture of Automation: Insights from Alex Chernyak

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, a special guest is joining us - Alex Chernyak, the CEO and founder of ZapTrust, a leading company revolutionizing software testing...

Speaker Pitches (Vote Now) Automation Guild 2024 with Joe Colantonio

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Test Guild Automation Podcast episode, we're pulling back the curtains to unveil a community-driven spectacle, setting the stage for the 8th A...

Journey Unleashing the Power of Robot Framework with Elisabeth Hendrickson

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of sharing a presentation from Elisabeth Hendrickson, a renowned speaker, expert in test automation and devel...

Confidently Deliver Quality Software with Joel Montvelisky

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, titled "Confidently Delivering Quality Software," our host, Joe Colantonio, is joined by Joel Montvelisky, the co-founder and chie...

Deep Dive with AutomationSTAR's Chris Loder, Janna Loeffler, Gáspár Nagy and Seb Rose

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another exciting episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In today's episode, "Automation Pioneers Deep Dive with Automation Stars," we...

Mission-Critical Test Automation using Cycle Labs with Josh Owen and Andy Knight

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of mission-critical test automation with industry experts Josh Ow...

The Key to Mobile Testing (Hint: Analyze, Analyze, Analyze) with Simona Domazetoska

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of mobile testing. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Simona ...

Learning Journeys for Testers with Mark Winteringham and Richard Bradshaw

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In today's episode, "Learning Journeys for Testers," two incredible guests are joining us: Richard B...

Secure Automation Testing at Scale Leveraging SBOX with Michael Palotas and Lee Walsh

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In this episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by automation experts Lee Walsh and Michael Palotas to dis...

Creating Process to Enable Quality Automation with Ben Oconis

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In this episode titled "Ben Creating Processes to Enable Quality Automation," our host Joe Colantonio sit...

Tackling the First Mile in Test Automation with Jonathon Wright

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the TestGuild Automation Podcast! In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with our special guest, Jonathon Wright. Jona...

Automation Score Card Quiz (What's Your Score?) with Joe Colantonio

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, discover how to unlock test automation success focusing on six areas every automation engineer needs to master. Listen in as we explo...

E2E Innovation at Scale: Unleashing The TestGrid AI Testing Platform with Harry Rao

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Harry Rao, the innovative Founder, and CEO of TestGrid, a comp...

AI-Assisted Testing Platforms with Todd McNeal

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio and guest Todd McNeal co-founder of Reflect, an AI-assisted test automation p...

Mastering Machine Learning in Automation Testing with Toni Ramchandani

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of machine learning and its intersection with automation testing. In this episode, Toni Ramchandani, a se...

Training and Career Paths for Testers (Become and SDET) with Kuzzat Altay

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Fourth of July week upon us in the United States, it would be fitting to showcase what represents the best of America. In this episode, we st...

AI-Powered Tools in Software Testing: A Deep-Dive using Katalon with Mush Honda

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio talks with Mush Honda, the Chief Quality Architect at Katalon, about AI-powered t...

Taking Automation to The Next Level Using Nightwatch with David Burns

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of TestGuild Automation Podcast, we have a special guest, David Burns, the W3C Browser Testing and Tools Working Group chairman and co...

Selenium Love Letter and Book with Joe Colantonio

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, folks like Simon Stewart, Corina Pip, Paul Grossman, Igor Dorovskikh, Noemi Ferrera, Srinivasan Sekar, Sai Krishna, Emily Kjos, Andy ...

Self-healing Execution Cloud: Preventing Failures and Saving Time with Adam Carmi

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you'd like to accelerate your test execution & maintenance speed — and massively reduce flakiness, I've got some excellent news for you. On this ...

BDD in Action with John Smart

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to deliver software that does what it's supposed to do? In this episode, John Ferguson Smart, author of the book BDD in Action, share...

Less waiting, More Testing with Geetha Achutuni

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of TestGuild Automation Podcast, guest speaker Geetha Achutuni joins host Joe Colantonio to share her ten tips on reducing test execut...

Evolution Of Testing to AI and TestOps with Nikita Fedorov

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Nikita Fedorov, founder of Qase.io, to discuss the rapidly evolvi...

Revolutionizing Test Automation: AI-Powered Innovations with Guljeet Nagpaul

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Guljeet Nagpaul, to the Guild! In this exciting podcast episode, we dive into test automation, exploring the differences between tools a...

How to Create Automation Magic with Benjamin Bischoff

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive deep into the world of automation magic with our special guest, Benjamin Bischoff. Benjamin is an expert in ...

Welcome To The Test Automation Illusion with Paul Grizzaffi

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are your automation goals an illusion? In this episode with Paul Grizzaffi, a prominent software testing and automation figure, we delved into the int...

Top 5 Free Apps For Testers with Sanjay Kumar

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know five free tools to make you more productive as a test automation engineer? In this episode, we have an insightful conversation wi...

Node.js Desktop Automation Testing Framework with Simon Hofmann

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of the Test Guild Automation podcast. Our featured expert is Simon Hofmann, the creator of nut.js, a Node.js Desktop Au...

Web3 Test Automation with Joshua Gorospe

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Software Testing Guild podcast, where we bring together the brightest minds in the testing world to share their insights and experience...

AI Augmented Testing with Avinash Tiwari

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to share a popular webinar we recently had with Avinash Tiwari on AI Augmented Testing for Digital Apps. If you don't know, Avanash is ...

Testing in Production with Eran Kinsbruner

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been in the testing/automation space for a bit, you might wonder what happened to Eran Kinsbrunner. In this episode, we catch up with Eran t...

Selenium Insight from All-Star SeleniumConf Speakers!

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll hear from five SeleniumConf Chicago 2023 speakers and/or project core committers about their upcoming talks, the reasons for t...

Advanced Test Automation with Anthony Venditti

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Test Automation podcast! In this episode, we have Tony Venditti, the Test Automation Manager from Advantasure, a subsidiary of Blue Cro...

QA Agents of Change with Lisette Zounon

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to become a QA agent of change? In this episode. Lisette Zounon, a highly experienced quality engineering leader with over 18 years i...

API Testing Kubernetes (Transparent Remoting Using OneTest) with Chris Haggan and Martin Lescuyer

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's episode of the Testing in a Cloud-Native World podcast, where we tackle the biggest challenges faced by testers in a cloud and cont...

How to Develop Customer First Testing Teams with Phillip Talbot

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the latest episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast as we sit down with QA expert Phillip Talbot. He shares his wealth of experience bui...

4 Reasons Enterprise Testing Fails with Autumn Ciliberto

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of enterprise testing failures? In this episode, Autumn Ciliberto, an Enterprise Account Director at Keysight Technologies, helps to unc...

Modern Test Management Systems with Izhar Livny

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of my top trends for 2023 is the rise of unified test management platforms. In this episode, Izhar Livny, VP of Global SaaS Sales at TestGear.io, ...

Level Up Your Test Automation in 2023

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to level up your automation skills, connect with top industry experts, and recession-proof yourself in any economy? Then mark your calen...

Automation Trends to Watch in 2023 with Joe Colantonio

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let your testing efforts fall behind — it's time to prepare for the New Year. In this episode, I'll share my insights about upcoming test aut...

Boozang from the Trenches with Gianni Pucciani

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to hear a real-life example of implementing an automation testing tool against an enterprise project? In this session, Gianni Pucciani, author of...

What Most People Get Wrong About Simulation with Chris Colosimo

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving into the world of API simulation, a powerful tool that allows developers and testers to mimic the behavior of an API in a test or ...

Model-based Testing vs. Recording—Which is best? Matthias Rapp & Shawn Jaques

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are model-based testing and record and configure-based testing mutually exclusive, or can they be used together to provide a comprehensive testing app...

WebDriverIo v8 Must Know Features with Christian Bromann

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know all about the latest release of WebDriverIO? In this episode, Christian Bromann, a full-stack engineer passionate about Open Source and O...

Speeding Up Automation Analysis with Ruslan Akhmetzianov and Natalia Polyakova

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you handle how to debug a bunch of automated testing failures? Nothing is more frustrating than trying to figure out why some tests failed. In ...

Next Generation Functional Visual Test Automation with Tobias Müller

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With DevOps, more releases than ever are being generated, leading to many unexpected customer-side problems. What do you do? In this episode, Tobias M...

Confession of an AI Testing Skeptic with Chris Trimper

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an AI-in-testing skeptic? Or maybe you are a believer. In this episode, Chris Trimper, an Enterprise QA Automation Architect at Independent H...

Playwright Performance Testing with Katarzyna Kmiotek

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you could re-use your Playwright functional testing for performance testing? In this episode, Katarzyna ("Kat") Kmiotek, a Quality Engine...

Low-Code vs. No-Code: Which is better for Automation with Larry Goddard

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Low-code/no-code test automation solutions are on the rise. But should you use them? In this episode, Larry Goddard, an Automation Architect and creat...

Halloween Special 2022 with Paul Grossman

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Automation, losing a job, and Halloween can all be scary. In this episode, the Dark Arts Wizard Paul Grossman joins us for our annual Halloween specia...

Future of QA Chat with Industry Experts with Joe Colantonio

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I had the honor of hosting a roundtable at StarWest for Karate Labs. This technology-agnostic session covered everything from how to make au...

Security Test Methodology for Testers with Mike Spanbauer

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I think testers should be involved in security testing. So in this episode I will share a session that Mike Spanbauer, Customer Architecture & Field C...

Testing for Good with Nikolay Advolodkin

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn more about automation testing and contribute to a good cause simultaneously? In this episode, Nikolay Advolodkin, founder of UltimateQA ...

Accelerating Large Scale Digital Transformation with Dilhan Manawadu

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can learn a lot from other companies that have successfully undergone a digital transformation. In this episode, Dilhan Manawadu, Ph.D., Director ...

Call for Speakers and Guild Courses

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to share your test automation expertise with the world, or are you looking for some free testing mini-courses? In this episode, Joe Colantonio, f...

What Automation Technology to Use with Sneha Viswalingam and Carlos Kidman

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having difficulty deciding what test automation technology to use for you and your team? In this episode, Sneha Viswalingam and Carlos Kidman ...

Timeless Technique for Test Automation with Marcus Thomas

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there still value in keyword-driven approaches to automation? In this episode, Marcus Thomas, founder of Quart Consulting, shares his experience he...

Managing Test Environments like a Navy Seal with Josh Thurman

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are shared environments holding your testing team back? In this episode, Josh Thurman, co-founder of Uffizzi and former Navy Seal, will share an open-...

The Value of Using Native Test Frameworks with Jaswanth Manigundan

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile app testing has many similarities to the web, but some aspects are different. In this episode, Jaswanth Manigundan, a Lead QA Automation Engine...

SmartDriver Let AI Do the Heavy Lifting with Chris Navrides

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to quickly see a free way to add AI to your Selenium, Cypress, or WebDriver.io automation tests? In this episode, Chris Navride, founder of Dev-T...

Email and SMS Workflow Testing with Jack Lawrence and Brooks Nelson

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an automation test that requires you to test the sending emails and create user accounts workflows? How about testing SMS? In this episod...

Test Before Merge. Not After with Sorin Dumitrescu and Shani Shoham

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to solve the problem of "but it works on my machine"? In this episode, Sorin Dumitrescu and Shani Shoham share how to create full-sta...

The Allure of TestOps with Ruslan Akhmetzianov and Andrey Ryoo

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to level up your product quality control and boost your QA and development? In this episode, Ruslan Akhmetzianov, a DevRel lead at Qa...

Behavior Driven API Testing with Ido Cohn

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How awesome would it be to release your software fast and with confidence? In this episode, Ido Cohn, Co-Founder & CEO of Loadmill, shares how to easi...

Fake Data in Testing with Chiara Colombi

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating test data that looks, acts, and feels just like your production data is a challenge. In this episode, Chiara Colombi, a Manager at Tonic.ai, ...

Data Science For Testers with Laveena Ramchandani

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As testers, we're always looking for ways to improve our process and increase effectiveness. One area you may not have explored yet is data science. I...

Smart Data Testing for Big Data with Bill Hayduk

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Need to Automate and analyze your Data Validation & ETL Testing? In this episode, Bill Hayduk, the founder of RTTS, will share how to dramatically in...

Api Testing and Mock Servers with Pricilla Bilavendran

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need to Test APIs with third-party dependencies and not know how to start testing? Discover what Mock Servers are! Why you would use them, and ...

Mobile App Testing Powered by Robots with Eden Full Goh

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen or used robot-powered mobile testing? Discover how Mobot's mechanical robots automate app tests that are impossible via emulators,...

Episode 400 Celebration with Special Guests

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 400th TestGuild (formerly TestTalks) Automation podcast. You're in for a special treat as we catch up with some of our most popular pas...

Contract Testing with Lewis Prescott

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to get started with API Contract Testing? In this episode, Lewis Prescott, an experienced QA Lead specializing in API testing, will expl...

What is Quality Engineering with Dan Belcher

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between quality assurance and quality engineering? In this episode, Dan Belcher, a co-founder of mabl, shares how many organizat...

Maintaining your test automation with Trisha Chetani

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the maintenance of test automation so complex? In this episode, Trisha Chetani, a software tester, and automation enthusiast, shares insights t...

Every Experience Matters Report with Marcus Merrell

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With modern software development there are more nuanced ways of interacting with our users. But they're also a challenge for the developers and tester...

Transforming the Way You Test Your ERP w/Pankaj Goel

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After spending his career helping thousands of clients migrate, implement, and test ERPs, Pankaj realized that existing automation tools weren't good ...

Virtualization in Test with Grigori Trofimov

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a tester, it can be frustrating when you have limited access to real data and live services in your test environment. In this episode, Grigori Trof...

The Three Test Automation Game Changers with Annalisa Camarillo and Amin Vidur

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways a team's test automation project can fail. In this episode, Annalisa Camarillo, CMO for AVO, and Vidur Amin, the CEO of AVO, share...

Modern Integration Testing with Kevin Wittek

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know why modern integration testing is so important? Unit testing is OK, but without proper integration testing, especially if you work with e...

Testsigma No code Open Source Test Automation with Rukmangada Kandyala

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for an open-source automation platform that all your team members can use? In this episode, Rukmangada Kandyala, Founder and CEO of Te...

The Complete Software Tester with Kristin Jackvony

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't it be cool to have a go-to guide covering all software testing areas? In this episode, Kristin Jackvony, the Principal Engineer for Quality a...

Testing Cloud with Parasar Saha

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know why a Testing Cloud is a key to faster software delivery with higher quality? In this episode, Parasar Saha, CEO of Digy4, shares his vis...

Self-healing Selenium Test Using Healenium with Anna Chernysheva

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for an open-source solution to make your automated Selenium tests more stable? In this episode, Anna Chernysheva, a Customer Success E...

Grokking Continuous Delivery Book Review with Christie Wilson

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want a practical guide to implementing and using continuous delivery in your software projects? In this episode, Christie Wilson, a software engineer ...

An Holistic Approach to Automation Testing

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Codeless test automation has rapidly become an integral enabler of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), providing testing at speed ...

Using AI in Mobile Automation Testing with Shannon Lee

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AI and machine learning have been hot topics in the automation testing space for a few years now. But how, specifically, can AI help with Mobile Autom...