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”Saving the world from bad software” - a groundbreaking podcast series that delves into the rapidly evolving world of software testing. Join us as we navigate the cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and practices that are shaping the future of the testing landscape. In this captivating series, we’ll be featuring thought leaders, industry experts, and practitioners who are at the forefront of innovation in software testing. Our engaging conversations will cover topics such as: 1️⃣ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Discover how AI and ML are revolutionizing test automation, analysis, and generation, providing testers with powerful new tools and capabilities. 2️⃣ The Human-Machine Collaboration: Uncover the ways in which testers can leverage AI technologies like Keysight Eggplant Test to enhance their skills, boost productivity, and ensure the highest quality software. 3️⃣ Testing in the Age of Agile and DevOps: Learn how modern development approaches have transformed the role of testers and how they can adapt to remain essential in fast-paced environments. 4️⃣ Emerging Testing Strategies: Dive into the latest methodologies, such as context-aware testing and test-driven development, and explore their potential to improve test coverage and effectiveness. 5️⃣ The Growing Importance of Domain Knowledge: Discuss the significance of integrating domain expertise into the testing process and how AI can help testers gain valuable insights into specific industries. 6️⃣ The Ethical and Social Implications of AI-Driven Testing: Examine the ethical concerns and societal impact of AI in software testing, and envision a responsible and inclusive future for the industry. Don’t miss out on this thrilling journey into the future of software testing! Subscribe now to ”Test-Talks.com” and stay ahead of the curve as we redefine the boundaries of quality assurance. #TestingTomorrowToday #SoftwareTesting #FutureOfTesting #Podcast

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Agentic AI - Model Learning Based Testing (MlBT) - Digital Twin Testing (DTDL) meets Context Understanding (RARE / MIRAGE)

    Test-Talks.com welcomes Karl McCarron an ML Architect at Keysight within the Eggplant AI R&D labs team in Cambridge, where he defines technical solutions and researches emerging AI technologies to advance the product's future vision in AI Agentic Testing. With a strong foundation in theoretical physics, having completed his MASt in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge with Distinction and a First Class Master's in Physics from the University of Oxford, his work bridges advanced mathematical concepts with practical machine learning applications. His expertise spans from quantum field theory and particle physics to applied ML architecture, bringing rigorous analytical approaches to enterprise-grade intelligent automation. Join the Eggplant AI R&D Labs team as they boldly reimagine the future of software testing in this thought-provoking brainstorming session. Exploring everything from transforming legacy test assets into intelligent models to the emergence of "model learning testing," they tackle the hard question: how do we make testing more valuable in an AI-driven world? Dive into discussions about context engineering, agentic AI systems, digital twins, and why 90% of software testing might need a complete rethink. If you're curious about where testing is headed in 2026 and beyond complete with newly coined concepts like "software archeology" and "value-informed testing" this wide-ranging conversation is essential listening for anyone in QA, test automation, or software development.

    1h 11m

  2. 12/30/2025

    AI-Assurance - Vibe Quality Testing of AI Infused Systems (feat. SureLine.AI)

    Test-Talks.com welcomes Adam Sandman who has been working in the IT industry for the past 25 years in areas such as architecture, agile development, testing and project management. Currently Adam is the Founder and CEO of Inflectra Corporation, where he is interested in technology, business and enabling people to follow their passions. At Inflectra, Adam has been responsible for researching the tools, technologies and processes in the software testing and quality assurance space.  In this episode will be a world exclusive of SureLine.AI Go From Not Worrying About Your AI Agents to Knowing They are Safe, Reliable, and Effective: Ask SureLine™ to test your agent, like you were talking to an experienced test manager on your team. SureLine™ will design and implement dynamic tests, using collections of bespoke testing agents. It provides a report of the AI under test, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, risks, quality concerns, and more. SureLine™ is a whole new category of QA tool. Testing AI is not like normal testing. You can’t rely on traditional testing to really know the state of your AI. You need a quality assurance tool built from the ground up, that leverages AI to dynamically probe and test AI. You need SureLine™.

    1h 10m

  3. 12/24/2025

    AI-Assurance - AI-Derived Vibe Quality Requirements Engineering (VARIED-Q)

    Test-Talks.com welcomes Paul Gerrard legendary consultant, teacher, author, programmer, tester, conference speaker, rowing coach and publisher. He has conducted consulting assignments in all aspects of software testing and quality assurance, specializing in test assurance. He has presented keynote talks and tutorials at testing conferences across Europe, the USA, Australia, South Africa and won the most amount of lifetime achievements awards. In 2026, Context Engineering will be king, in this episode you will better understand DEFOSPAM an Vibe Requirements engineering approach to AI-in-the-loop (AIitL) to help create better requirements or stories, building on the success of the Business Story Method (published back in 2012) how can you utilize AI as a coach / mentor to help improve business requirements in 2026? #AIAssurance #automationtesting #testautomation #automationtesters #softwaretesting #functionalautomation #nonfunctionalautomation #testingcareer #e2eautomation #ai #aiintesting #autoops #aiaugmentedtesting #generativeai #AIAugmentedTesting #eggplantGAI #generativeAI

    1h 3m

  4. 03/25/2025

    Agentic AI is not Generative AI (MCP/LAM/LLaVA/CUA vs LLM/NPU/NPG/GraphRAG) feat. Nico Carnaval

    Dedicated to Tariq King the King of AI  As artificial intelligence moves beyond traditional automation and generative capabilities, ensuring AI’s reliability, transparency, and ethical integrity becomes a pressing challenge. This session introduces AI-Assurance, a new paradigm for validating and governing Agentic AI systems, which leverage Computer Use Automation (CUA), Chain of Thought (CoT), and GraphRAG architectures to enhance model-driven decision-making, self-learning, and adaptive agent-based CUA execution. Building on decades of advancements in cognitive engineering, AI and automation,, this talk explores how large action models (LAM), large vision models (LLaVA) and AI-driven software agents are redefining productivity & assurance across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Attendees will gain insights into the evolution of building AI-infused system methodologies, the shift from traditional process automation to autonomous AI agents, and the role of governance models like ISO 42001 and AI risk compliance frameworks (AI TRiSM / ISO / NIST). Key topics include: Agentic AI and the Future of AI-Augmented Workflows – How AI systems move from passive assistance to active moral decision-making. GraphRAG and Chain of Thought Reasoning – How structured AI reasoning enhances software quality, transparency, and compliance. CUA and Large Action Models – The emergence of autonomous, neuro-symbolic, AI agents for real-time computer use execution. AI-Assurance in the Age of Regulation – Navigating compliance, ethical AI governance, and risk management frameworks. This session is essential for AI practitioners, modern software development, and business decision-makers seeking to integrate AI-Assurance governance into their AI-productivity or AI-workforce workflows while avoiding bans from emerging AI liability laws and EU AI Act compliance mandates.

    1h 5m

  5. 01/31/2025

    AI Assurance - Assuring AI Systems That You Can Trust (Agentic AI / Chain of Thought (Deepseek vs Operator)

    Test-Talks.com welcomes Paul Gerrard legendary consultant, teacher, author, programmer, tester, conference speaker, rowing coach and publisher. He has conducted consulting assignments in all aspects of software testing and quality assurance, specializing in test assurance. He has presented keynote talks and tutorials at testing conferences across Europe, the USA, Australia, South Africa and won the most amount of lifetime achievements awards. You heard it here first AI Assurance is the future! Headlining DeepSeek AI Chain of Thought and how that differs from traditional OpenAI Operator and Anthropic Claude Computer Use. Watch out for more announcements on AI-Assure and AI-Assurance in the coming weeks! In the meantime check out this publication from the GOV.UK #AIAssurance #automationtesting #testautomation #automationtesters #softwaretesting #functionalautomation #nonfunctionalautomation #testingcareer #e2eautomation #ai #aiintesting #autoops #aiaugmentedtesting #generativeai #AIAugmentedTesting #eggplantGAI #generativeAI #SyntheticDomainExpert

    51 min

  6. 01/24/2024

    Gen AI The Final Frontier feat. Michael Ritchson from NASA

    Michael Ritchson, 17 years NASA Developer, Innovator, Principal Engineer, Full stack developer who designs, and develops software solutions for the Aerospace and commercial industry. Winning NASA awards for exceptional space act in 2015. Starting his career for IBM back in summer 1997 following in his fathers footsteps. #automationtesting #testautomation #automationtesters #softwaretesting #functionalautomation #nonfunctionalautomation #testingcareer #e2eautomation #ai #aiintesting #autoops #aiaugmentedtesting #generativeai #AIAugmentedTesting #eggplantGAI #generativeAI #SyntheticDomainExpert #SentientTestExpert #TechOps

    49 min

  7. 01/19/2024

    Value-Based Testing - Shift Up (QEOPS) feat. Toby Marsden

    The legendary @Toby Marsden who since 1994 toby has been revolutionizing the technology landscape as a strategic leader at companies such as Micro Focus, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, CA Technologies, CAST, Compuware and the last 5 plus years Keysight as part of the senior leadership team at Eggplant heading up global partnerships. Toby has over 25 years’ experience of understanding client needs, proposing solutions and helping customer achieve their goals through successful implementations. He has worked across sales, marketing and professional services roles for multinational software companies and start-ups. Over Toby’s career the way software has been developed and how we release applications has changed considerably, in fact the pace of change has been phenomenal, therefore we must help organisations adopt new ways of working and leverage technology but not compromise end user experiences and business value. For the last 15 years Toby has been focused on helping customers manage complex software delivery challenges by adopting automated delivery practices across the application lifecycle. He is currently part of Eggplant’s management team, which become part of the Keysight family in 2020 and provides AI Assisted Intelligent Test Automation. His is currently on a mission to is to develop a 1st class partner ecosystem that creates increased value to Keysight’s customers. #automationtesting #testautomation #automationtesters #softwaretesting #functionalautomation #nonfunctionalautomation #testingcareer #e2eautomation #ai #aiintesting #autoops #aiaugmentedtesting #generativeai #AIAugmentedTesting #eggplantGAI #generativeAI #SyntheticDomainExpert #SentientTestExpert #DevOps #AgileProjectManagement #ProjectPortfolioManagement #EnterpriseALM #EnterpriseArchitecture #RequirementsManagement #RequirementEngineering #ApplicationArchitecture #EnterpriseDatabaseDesign #EnterpriseModelling #SoftwareConfigurationManagement #ProcessAdoptionImprovements #ServiceVirtualization #ApplicationPerformanceManagement #QualityManagement #QualityTesting #MobileApplicationTesting

    46 min

  8. 12/18/2023

    Sentient AI Agents (Primer (Oracle / RLM), Architect, Sentient Control, Modal Agents) feat. Nico Carnival

    Dive into our latest episode hosted by Nico Carnival interviewing the Automation Cyborg around the new AI-Augmented tool "Sentient AI Testing Agents". Uncover the game-changing potential the world's first Sentient AI Testing Agents using next generation technology for business, development & testing. 🔑 Highlights: Insights into next generation AI-Augmented Testing capabilities. Discussion on how AI is reshaping the holy grail of testing (requirements > testing > product). Future prospects of AI in tech innovation (LLM-RAG-GNN-8X7B). They discussed the changes in artificial intelligence, including advancements in AI augmented testing and generative AI. The conversation focused on generative AI and its potential applications, such as #AIAugmentTesting in different industries. Concerns were raised about the trustworthiness and privacy of public-facing GPTs (#BanChatGPT), as well as the importance of finetuning LLMs for specific domains and expertise. Jonathon raised the importance of #GNN (#GraphNeuralNetwork) by combining knowledge graphs into #RAG (#RetrievalAugmentedGeneration) architecture to improve understanding of complex systems. 💡 Gain invaluable knowledge about the power and possibilities of AI-Augmented Testing. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Checkout this awsometastical podcast #GenerativeAI #AITesting #FutureOfTesting #SentientTester

    37 min

  9. 03/17/2023

    ChatGPT 4 Testers feat. Paul Gerrard (@paul_gerrard)

    Test-Talks.com welcomes Paul Gerrard legendary consultant, teacher, author, programmer, tester, conference speaker, rowing coach and publisher. He has conducted consulting assignments in all aspects of software testing and quality assurance, specializing in test assurance. He has presented keynote talks and tutorials at testing conferences across Europe, the USA, Australia, South Africa and won the most amount of lifetime achievements awards. In this episode, brought to you exclusively by EggplantSoftware.com a Keysight.com company: 🌟 Exciting developments in AI for software testing! Here are some key takeaways from a recent discussion on leveraging ChatGPT in the testing domain: 1️⃣ ChatGPT can help testers generate automation scripts, API tests, and requirements with ease, even if they're not fluent in these areas. 2️⃣ ChatGPT has the potential to provide context-aware guidance for testers working in various industries, such as finance, legal, and medical. 3️⃣ Testers can use ChatGPT to generate tests that achieve a high level of coverage, improving the quality of the software. 4️⃣ ChatGPT can fit nicely into a test-driven development regime, making it easier for developers to write and run tests as they code. 5️⃣ Future capabilities, like image uploads, can enable ChatGPT to analyze web pages or mobile apps and provide detailed test scenarios. 6️⃣ Combining domain knowledge with ChatGPT's testing expertise could lead to a powerful synergy for testers across industries. 🚀 AI is revolutionizing the way we test software, and we're excited to see where this journey takes us! #softwaretesting #ai #chatgpt #testingrevolution

    34 min
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”Saving the world from bad software” - a groundbreaking podcast series that delves into the rapidly evolving world of software testing. Join us as we navigate the cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and practices that are shaping the future of the testing landscape. In this captivating series, we’ll be featuring thought leaders, industry experts, and practitioners who are at the forefront of innovation in software testing. Our engaging conversations will cover topics such as: 1️⃣ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Discover how AI and ML are revolutionizing test automation, analysis, and generation, providing testers with powerful new tools and capabilities. 2️⃣ The Human-Machine Collaboration: Uncover the ways in which testers can leverage AI technologies like Keysight Eggplant Test to enhance their skills, boost productivity, and ensure the highest quality software. 3️⃣ Testing in the Age of Agile and DevOps: Learn how modern development approaches have transformed the role of testers and how they can adapt to remain essential in fast-paced environments. 4️⃣ Emerging Testing Strategies: Dive into the latest methodologies, such as context-aware testing and test-driven development, and explore their potential to improve test coverage and effectiveness. 5️⃣ The Growing Importance of Domain Knowledge: Discuss the significance of integrating domain expertise into the testing process and how AI can help testers gain valuable insights into specific industries. 6️⃣ The Ethical and Social Implications of AI-Driven Testing: Examine the ethical concerns and societal impact of AI in software testing, and envision a responsible and inclusive future for the industry. Don’t miss out on this thrilling journey into the future of software testing! Subscribe now to ”Test-Talks.com” and stay ahead of the curve as we redefine the boundaries of quality assurance. #TestingTomorrowToday #SoftwareTesting #FutureOfTesting #Podcast

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  • Creator
    Automation Cyborg
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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