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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.



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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.



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Find us at: ⁠⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠⁠

PLATO's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup


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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!



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Find us at: ⁠⁠http://platotech.com/⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠⁠

PLATO's LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/⁠⁠

Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup


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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.



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Find us at: ⁠http://platotech.com/⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting⁠

Mike Hrycyk's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/qaisdoes⁠

PLATO's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup


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In this PLATO Panel Talks, our host Mike Hrycyk brings together PLATO's Founder and CEO, Keith McIntosh, and Ron Hyggen, CEO of ⁠Kitsaki Management LLP⁠ and board member of PLATO. Keith and Ron share with us how PLATO came to be and how, together with partners like Kitsaki, PLATO has been able to achieve its goal of Indigenous ownership. Keith and Ron talk to Mike about how Indigenous ownership helps PLATO and Kitsaki bring more opportunities for Indigenous people in the tech industry. Sharing their experiences with PLATO and Kitsaki, our panel also shows how a strong social mission and bringing more communities from across the country to the table brings expertise and opportunities they could've never imagined when they started.



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Find us at: http://platotech.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PLATOTestingMike Hrycyk's Twitter: https://twitter.com/qaisdoesPLATO's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup

Kitsaki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitsaki-management-limited-partnership/


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This month, PLATO Panel Talks is bringing together its panel of experts to help us better understand Enterprise Testing. Our host, Mike Hrycyk, and guest panellists, Jason Lee (Lead of Quality Engineering Practice for Deloitte Canada) and Kamal Ahuja (VP of Service Delivery, AB for PLATO) share their experiences to help answer, "what makes Enterprise Testing different from other testing projects?" They also provide a lens into the various elements of Enterprise Testing and how a Software Tester who is interested in bringing quality to major transformations can do so through Enterprise Testing.



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Find us at: http://platotech.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PLATOTestingMike Hrycyk's Twitter: https://twitter.com/qaisdoesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup


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