Liberated Tester
Liberated Tester
Gunesh Patil
Thinking outside the box with a liberated mindset us what all great testers have in common, that’s exactly what this show is about. Expect great testing techniques, mindset building hacks uncovered as I dare to interview my inspiration & brightest minds in software testing. Come join the mindset revolution!
Maaret Pyhäjärvi on The 10x Tester, Maximizing your impact, Testing Dozen & Watermelons: LT012 Part 2
In this episode, we sit down with Maaret Pyhäjärvi, a software testing specialist, to discuss how to measure your impact as a software tester. She introduces us to the "4 field model" and delve into the two dimensions of the model: productive vs. generative and discuss how testers can balance short term and long term goals. She also shares her insights on how organizations can prevent people from becoming 10x and how to bridge culture gaps in testing teams. Maaret emphasizes the importance of not being alone on the journey of learning and highlights her "1-2-3 model" of test coverage. She also shares her thoughts on how to "get away from watermelons" and an amazing initiative called "testing dozen". Join us for an insightful and informative conversation on measuring your impact as a software tester with Maaret Pyhäjärvi. ➥ Telegram Channel Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Mar 30, 2023
40 min
Maaret Pyhäjärvi on the Paradox of Tight Schedules, Pull Systems, Art of co-creation and Ensemble Programming: LT011 Part 1
In this episode, we explore the concept of co-creation in the testing process and how testers can work with what they have today to improve the overall quality of the product. Our guest speaker, Maaret Pyhäjärvi, shares experience and insights from her award-winning career of 25 years in the industry and delivered 510 session in 28 countries.One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of working with what you have today. Unless you can turn your past mistakes into some kind of positive force for the future, then you're probably wasting your time with those. This leads to a discussion of pull systems and how they can be used in the testing process to improve efficiency.We also delve into the art of co-creation and how it can be fostered within a team. Another technique that is discussed is ensemble programming. The role of the tester in ensemble programming is also explored, and how their contributions can be invaluable to the process.Finally, we touch upon the paradox of tight schedules and how collecting pizza boxes can be a signal of an unhealthy work environment. By emphasizing the importance of co-creation and using available resources efficiently, we can improve the overall quality of the product while also promoting a healthy work culture. ➥ Record your feedback➥ Telegram Channel Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Mar 13, 2023
39 min
Tricentis Testim’s Ultimate AI-Powered Low-Code Mobile Testing Platform w/ Ian Flanagan: LT010
Today on the show, Ian Flanagan who has 26+ years of experience, talks about amazing features of Tricentis Testim's low-code Mobile Testing platform, best practices and roadmap for the platform. You should definitely try out all below features with Tricentis Testim Mobile trial using this link: https://bit.ly/Testim-FREE-Trial• Graphical and Codeless Test Authoring• Collaborative Testing Approach with Version Control• CICD and Turbo mode• Ease and simplicity of Test Organization• Versatile Mobile Agent and Partnership with Headspin• Extensive documentation and support ➥ Record your feedback on SpeakPipe➥ Telegram Channel Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Feb 27, 2023
58 min
Story and Inspiration Behind Liberated Tester w/ Melissa Fisher: LT009
On the show today, I got an opportunity to share my story about Liberated Tester. Hope you find it interesting. ➥ Record your feedback on SpeakPipe➥ Telegram Channel Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Feb 18, 2023
8 min
Knocking out production, Saying NO step-by-step test cases, Stop Being Busy & positive mindset w/ Melissa Fisher: LT008
On the show today, Gunesh and Melissa take a deep dive into the world of software testing, exploring the importance of having a growth mindset, learning from failure, and book recommendations. They discuss the various strategies and techniques needed to become a successful tester. Hear about the challenges of mental health in the workplace, the benefits of automation, and the importance of failing and learning from previous experiences. Whether you're a newbie or a veteran in software testing, this podcast has something to offer. ➥ Melissa's book - Testing Stories (All the proceeds go to charity)➥ Record your feedback on SpeakPipe➥ Telegram Channel Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Jan 29, 2023
1 hr 13 min
Bring your UX and testing teams closer & 3 tips to transitioning into UX role w/ Kimberly Snoyl: LT007
On the show today, Kimberly shares her experience of transitioning from Testing to UX and talks about the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of user experience design. She dives deep into topics like usability testing, accessibility testing, user profiles and personas. With a mixture of personal stories and practical tips, this podcast is sure to help any tester transition into UX, as well as helping UX pros develop better collaboration with their testing colleagues. Tune in for an inspiring and enlightening conversation about finding common ground between UX and Testing. ➥ Record your feedback on SpeakPipe & Get Featured ➥ Telegram Channel Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Jan 16, 2023
44 min
Compounding effect of 2hrs a day and Building a winning team in a Tier 2 city w/ Vipin Jain: LT006
On the show today, we have Mr. Vipin Jain. He heads QA at Metacube Softwares, speaker of 26 conferences, a great mentor and an individual with passion to help youth on right professional path. It is very delightful episode, some of the key topics we touched were, How 8 hrs of work can be accomplished in 2 hrs Bridging the employable skills gap in today's youth, playing our part as industry professionals Secrets to building a winning team in a Tier 2 city like Jaipur Speaking at 26 global conferences and how it helped develop the personality Power of investing in learning Join me here for show references, intimate discussions, contests and BTS: Private Telegram Channel Link  Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Dec 28, 2022
1 hr 6 min
Building Quality Engineering Dream Team, Neurodiversity and Art of Leadership w/ Simon Prior: LT005
Simon Prior, the head of quality engineering at Easyjet, will share his journey as an award-winning leader, passionate tester, and neurodiversity advocate. He is an amazing individual with so much passion for testing, inclusion at workplace and helping the community. He is also co-host at Testing Peers podcast.  Simon dives deep into the world of testing and neurodiversity. He shares his experiences about hiring the best team and balancing work and family life, as well as his passion for quality assurance and software development. He provides insight into his coaching techniques to help individuals realize their potential, and discusses the importance of creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. Simon also shares his thoughts and advice on how to challenge ideas, create a positive and supportive team atmosphere, and how to cultivate a successful and meaningful career in the field. Private Telegram Channel Link  Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Nov 20, 2022
1 hr 5 min
EP004 - What is Testing?
We always talk about what needs to be tested but are we really aware of what is 'testing'? Join me here for show references, intimate discussions, contests and BTS: Private Telegram Channel Link  Follow on: Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Nov 6, 2022
12 min
EP003 - Tester’s Mindset
YES! You can improve your mindset to get better at your testing profession. In this episode, I discuss 2 things that constitute a tester's mindset, how you can harness a mindset and brief dive into my mindset. Join me here for show references, intimate discussions, contests and BTS: Private Telegram Channel Link  Follow on: Apple | Amazon | Spotify | Gaana | JioSaavn
Oct 14, 2022
18 min
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