If you haven’t connected with @lukelefevre on LinkedIn yet I highly suggest you do. I’ve worked indirectly with Luke for a number of years and found his wisdom and encouragement to be exceptional. As I encouraged so many of you in the Craft of Testing, yo…

I'm working on a new teaching on risk and came across the following article during my research - This article defines several risk categories, which I found helpful, but the Quality and Process Risk definition stood out. This par…

Wrap up this week well so you may rest, recharge and recover this weekend well. I like to take the last 30 minutes of the workday and write down what I plan to pickup on Monday. This allows me to release it as to not think about work over the weekend. Ha…

Mondays are always a good day for you to consider what you will do differently this week to bump up your Quality and Testing skills. Can you put 30 minutes on the calendar this week with yourself and four other Test/Automation Engineers and consider how…

This quote by Christine Caine is spot on, and a wonder how this problem can still appear in some of the best companies. It makes sense since great companies are still made up of different types of people. I have seen cracks develop in great companies when…

#Automation #Engineers, if you're looking for an awesome automation resource, look no further. My good friend Joe Colantonio just released his latest book, Automation Awesomeness. Check it out.

Have you ever looked in your closet, cupboard, or favorite movies and wondered how you ended up with so many things you no longer see as important?. I've been reading about the "Proximity Effect," a strange psychological effect we participate in to fit in…

Something light hearted for the day.

A great ad and one I would say applies to Quality and Automation Engineers as well. Your amazing mind is a powerful tool and gift you should not underestimate. Pursue your craft in excellence.

Had to repost this powerful work by @lukelefevre. 10 signs it’s time to leave your job.

Today seems a good time to revisit the idea of pouring your life into the life of another. Have you ever considered that you have some exceptional skills? Some come naturally to you, and others have taken a lifetime to refine and hone. It's become a tren…

The work of a #Quality #Engineer requires the utmost courage to speak and share their discoveries. Under great leadership, they will have the support to share the good and the bad. Led by the cowardly, they will tremble and compromise, watering down hard…

Checkout this TestGuild training on the 23rd with my good friend Chris Trimper along with Lior Urbani.

This looks like some automation I once saw developed. I’ve observed a lazy person can always find a way to justify not doing a job well.

Do you live in the #Nashville, #Brentwood or the #Franklin area of #Tennessee? Would you like to talk about #Quality #Assurance, #Software #Testing or #Test #Automation? I’ve got some available time along with decades of experience to share with those int…

Fridays are a great time to get things buttoned up and take a few minutes to reflect on the week. Who helped you solve a challenging problem this week or was available when you needed a few minutes to clear your head? Take a few moments to share your appr…

Who are those you surround yourself with who #inspire and draw the very best from you? These are essential people to have in your life and workplace. Align yourself with those that pour #life and #hope into you. Move on from those that steal your joy. - Greg Paskal.

Have you ever considered how company #culture plays into its #risk #profile? A culture of genuine #trust enables the #Test #Engineer to communicate without fear of retaliation, even when the risk identified gets close and personal. A good example might be…

Yet another good (Short) read to better understand the workings behind “AI”. As I’ve stated in my previous posts, if you’re a technologist, then understanding how tools like ChatGPT is producing it’s results is pretty important for…

Calling A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) a form of intelligence is misleading. In this season of #ChatGPT, #OpenAI, and other magical black boxes, technologists need a more honest perspective of these technologies. Realizing the oppo…