PLATO Panel Talks

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PLATO Panel Talks Podcast

Welcome to PLATO Panel Talks (formerly PQA Panel Talks)! Every month we bring together a team of experts from our PLATO team and community to talk about their experiences and debate and discuss issues in the vast world of software testing and quality assurance.

  1. 19 SEPT

    Growing Indigenous Tech

    Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion as we explore the intersection of technology and Indigenous leadership. Our guest host, Ryan St. Germaine (Founder, Indigenous Tech Circle;  Executive in Residence, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners), leads a conversation with Jeff Ward (Founder & CEO of Animikii), and Denis Carignan (President & C-Founder of PLATO), to discuss the role of mentorship, community support, and capacity building in fostering Indigenous-led tech companies. Discover how these leaders have navigated pathways to tech and entrepreneurship, leveraging their strengths and passions to create meaningful change. Find Indigenous Tech Circle: www.jointechcircle.com Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLATO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/ Ryan St. Germaine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanstgermaine/ Jeff Ward LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkward/⁠⁠⁠

    43 min

  2. 31 JUL

    Harnessing Junior Talent for Testing Success

    Juniors are a critical part of building a high-performing software testing team, and this month's PLATO Panel Talks is here to explore how to leverage the potential of your whole team and create a thriving environment for growth! Our expert panel, featuring Nicole LeBlanc (Apprentice Manager, PLATO), and Jeff Peters (Chief Delivery Officer, PLATO), discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for successfully integrating juniors into your workforce, including the rewarding experience of mentorship. Plus, special guests offer unique perspectives on nurturing the next generation of tech professionals. Find the Episode Transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/platotesting/ Podcast Music “Pastel" by Seastock is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0.

    38 min

  3. 4 JUL

    The 5Ws of Automation Testing

    QA teams new to automation: Get started on the right foot! Automation experts Millan Kaul (Engineering Manager(QA), Kablamo Canada) and John McLaughlin (Senior Automation Architect, PLATO) join our host, Mike Hrycyk, this month and explain the 5 Ws (and an H!) of automation testing, helping you decide when, where, and how to automate for maximum impact. Learn how to free up your team and improve software quality. Take a listen for insights on building a strong automation practice! Find the Episode Transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/platotesting/ Quality With Millan: https://qualitywithmillan.github.io/

    40 min

  4. 5 JUN

    Talking the How-To's of Data Testing

    This month on PLATO Panel Talks get ready to dive deep into the world of data testing! Our host, Mike Hrycyk, chats with our data testing experts Chris Wagner (Director of Data Solutions, Baker Tilly) and Deepak Ankarath (QA Manager, PLATO), who share their insights on crucial skills for data tester, specific data testing challenges like big data and ETL transformations, and strategies for ensuring data quality. Together, the panel provides insights for best practices in evermore complex data environments. Find the Episode Transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/platotesting/ Find Chris as KratosBI at: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWagnerDatagod

    39 min

  5. 3 MAY

    Managed Services as an Engagement Model

    In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, Mike Hrycyk delves into Managed Services as an engagement model with our experts Craig Fisk (Chief Growth Officer, PLATO) and Paul Holland (Principal Consultant, PLATO). With his background in selling and delivering managed services, Craig explains why a wide range of reasons, from risk mitigation to access to a wider range of expertise, might drive companies to choose managed services. Paul, who is currently working on a managed service, shares his insights on the day-to-day realities, the opportunities for Testers, and the keys to success in this delivery model. Find the Episode Transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup

    34 min

  6. 11 APR

    AI and the Future of Software Testing

    PLATO Panel Talks is taking on Software Testing, AI and Machine Learning with our host, Mike Hrycyk, sitting down with Sean Wilson (Senior Director, Engineering, WindRiver) and Nathaniel Couture (VP Quality Engineering at Xtract One Technologies Inc.). How does AI impact the future of the testing profession? The panellists discuss the pressing question by exploring the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI into testing processes, how AI may change the nature of testing, and the ethical considerations and risks associated with AI in software development. Find the Episode Transcript ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup

    40 min

  7. 7 MAR

    Women in Tech and the Impacts of Allyship

    In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, guest host Heather Stapleton (Director of the Apprenticeship Program) is taking over to dive into the crucial topic of allyship within the tech industry. We're also joined by panellists Raena Steeves, Keisha Nguyen, and Joel Vautour, as they chat about what it means to be an ally, why it's so crucial for women in tech, and navigating the complexities of offering effective support. Plus, keep an eye out for our "Allyship Spotlights" that shine a light on PLATO employees' personal experiences and perspectives on allyship, offering valuable insights. Altogether there's a lot to learn from everyone's insights! Find the Episode Transcript ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup

    25 min

  8. 01/11/2023

    Learning and Growth in Software Testing

    In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, our host, Mike Hrycyk is diving into the importance of learning and growth in IT, particularly in software testing. He is joined by two panellists driving learning opportunities at PLATO Kevin Swaine, (Director - Delivery, Atlantic) and Amrit Bhattacharya, (Director - Delivery, Prairies). Together, they discuss the role of individuals and organizations in fostering growth, the balance between technical and leadership skills, and the importance of continuous learning. The panellists also provide their top three growth topics in testing today for individuals looking for development opportunities. Find the Episode Transcript ⁠here⁠ Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/ Mike Hrycyk's X: ⁠https://twitter.com/qaisdoes⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup

    31 min
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Welcome to PLATO Panel Talks (formerly PQA Panel Talks)! Every month we bring together a team of experts from our PLATO team and community to talk about their experiences and debate and discuss issues in the vast world of software testing and quality assurance.

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  • Creator
    PLATO
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © PLATO
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