TestingUy's 10th edition was another success!
On April 12th, we celebrated TestingUy's 10th year. More than 400 people participated in the activities held on the 22nd Floor of the WTC Montevideo Free Zone, an ideal networking space with beautiful views of the city, with an additional +2.000 people connecting via streaming.
The agenda had an innovative format with different activities: a keynote, two panels, two open spaces with experts, three workshops, four recreational activities and six interviews conducted by 33 local and international speakers.
Dona Sarkar at TestingUy
We are delighted to have the presence of Dona Sarkar as a keynote speaker in our 10th edition.
Dona is responsible for the Copilot Extensibility Program in Microsoft USA. In addition, she's also a writer, an international speaker, and an entrepreneur for several initiatives.
Dona will share her experiences and knowledge with our community and the world, because her talk will be transmitted via streaming from the 22nd Floor of Tower 2 of the Montevideo Free Zone complex. Her talk is set to become a source of inspiration and learning for all attendees, from skilled technology professionals to corporate leaders and entrepreneurs.
Program
ACCREDITATION
WELCOME
Claudia Badell (Jigso Labs), Guillermo Skrilec (QAlified), Gustavo Guimerans (Centro de Ensayos de Software)
KEYNOTE: Testing In The Era of AI
Dona Sarkar
Who has heard that AI will take their testing jobs? Who thinks a person using AI will take their testing job?
Spoiler alert: Your job will likely change before anyone takes it but YOU get to control that.
In this opening keynote, you will learn:
- What exactly is AI and how does it work?
- How is AI impacting the workplace right now?
- What are some great ways to use AI in the testing industry and your business?
Panel: Leadership in Testing
Moderator: Mercedes Quintero|Panelists: Guino Henostroza, Mariana Travieso, Sebastián Medeglia, Ursula Bartram
In this panel, several professionals will talk about leadership in testing, both at a team and an organizational level. They will share their perspectives, the lessons they learned, and their recommendations.
Each panelist provides their perspective based on their experiences within different industry contexts, so the activity dynamic will be very rewarding and inspiring.
COFFEE BREAK
OPEN SPACE WITH EXPERTS: Automation
Moderator: Diego Gawenda|Experts: Carlos Gauto, Cecilia Benassi, Javier Re
We invite you to participate in an Open Space with international experts regarding test automation, where you will be able to ask any questions you have and share your experience.
The activity will be carried out in groups; the first few minutes will be used to define the specific topics that will be covered depending on the interests of the activity’s participants. Each group will have the chance to raise their doubts and exchange opinions with the help of an expert in the field.
OPEN SPACE WITH EXPERTS: Performance
Moderator: Gustavo Mažeikis|Experts: Anisbert Suárez Batista, Delvis Echeverría, Leandro Melendez
We invite you to participate in an Open Space with international experts regarding performance testing, where you will be able to ask any questions you have and share your experience.
The activity will be carried out in groups; the first few minutes will be used to define the specific topics that will be covered depending on the interests of the activity’s participants. Each group will have the chance to raise their doubts and exchange opinions with the help of an expert in the field.
LUNCH
GAME: 100 testers are saying
Gastón Marichal, Marcos Manicera
En esta dinámica se formarán equipos que se enfrentarán para adivinar qué piensan los testers sobre distintos temas. Cada equipo deberá pensar muy bien qué responder, ya que no hay respuestas correctas, solo populares.
¡Sumate a esta actividad para compartir con otras personas y pasar un buen rato a puro testing!
GAME: Building software and testing
Karen Amaro, Malva Tajam
Through a fun and recreational team activity, we invite you to discover the importance of testing while building software. You will learn about the benefits of having tests as part of your development lifecycles.
Join this activity to spend some time with other people and enjoy the testing experience!
WORKSHOP: Practical Tools for Web Accessibility: An Interactive Approach
Abstracta|Arcadio Abad, Laura Gayo
Join our interactive workshop “Practical Tools for Web Accessibility”, where we will explore key testing techniques that will help you make your applications and websites accessible to everyone.
Discover the importance of accessibility in the digital era and learn about the web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG). We will work in groups on practical exercises where you will start learning how to carry out validations for this very important aspect of quality, with techniques such as: automatic validations, keyboard handling, adjusting visual aspects, and working with contrasts.
Join us to drive digital inclusion forward and to take your testing abilities to the next level.
Level: Beginner
Participants are not required to bring a laptop.
INTERVIEW WITH GUSTAVO MAŽEIKIS
Moderator: Leandro Melendez (Señor Performo)
In this interview, Leandro Melendez, better known as “Señor Performo”, will be interviewing Gustavo Mažeikis, a Performance Testing expert and TestingUy Collaborator.
GAME: Testing Bingo 2.0
Ana Inés González Lamé, Ruben Aguirre
Are you a testing expert or are you just taking your first steps? Regardless of your level of expertise, this testing bingo with a challenge is for you. Join this activity, where we will form teams and you will be able to share with other people.
Dive into a game full of fun and learning, where each square will put you to the test!
GAME: Testing Trivia
Claudia Badell, Winston Castillo
Join this activity, where teams will be formed and you will be able to put your testing knowledge to the test. We will have questions about different categories.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have some fun and keep learning about testing! See you there!
Workshop: Who are you? Addressing authentication and authorization security testing
OWASP Uruguay|Sebastián Passaro
During this session, we will be addressing security testing for an intentionally vulnerable application developed by OWASP, specifically for the authentication and authorization control functionalities. These components are a part of checks 1 and 7 in the current OWASP Top 10, so they are a relevant learning topic.
The application will be investigated in real-time with tools that allow for a security analysis to be performed, both with manual and automated approaches. After identifying the security issue, there will be a discussion about automated verifications that could have prevented the problem during the testing phase.
Participants are not required to bring a laptop.
No previous knowledge is required.
INTERVIEW WITH LEONARDO CORRALES
Moderator: Leandro Melendez (Señor Performo)
In this interview, Leandro Melendez, better known as “Señor Performo”, will be interviewing Leonardo Corrales, COO for Quassure and Founder of the Under Test community.
COFFEE BREAK
INTERVIEW WITH DELVIS ECHEVERRÍA
Moderator: Leandro Melendez (Señor Performo)
In this interview, Leandro Melendez, better known as “Señor Performo”, will be interviewing Delvis Echeverría, QA Manager at Xplor and Founder of the SWFTL TECH NIGHTS.
WORKSHOP: Sailing in Turbulent Waters - Identifying and Managing Risks in Software Testing Projects
Alfonsina Morgavi
Part of the success of a testing project depends on our ability to prevent and manage risks effectively. These risks can range from resources and technology limitations to unexpected changes in the requirements or challenges with system integrations. The risk management process is not a static one. It must be a dynamic component in the management of our testing projects, continuously adjusting as the project moves forward and new challenges arise. If we do not manage risks, the risks will manage our project.
During this workshop, we will talk about the importance of communication in this process and of maintaining all interested parties informed about risks and the measures taken to deal with them;; fostering transparency and a collaborative environment.
Participants are not required to bring a laptop. No previous knowledge is required.
Panel: The impact of AI on testing
Moderator: Guillermo Skrilec|Panelists: Damián Pereira, Elianne Elbaum, Federico Moreira, Federico Toledo
In this panel, we will share the views of several professionals regarding the impact of artificial intelligence in the world of testing.
Each panelist is currently working on a different AI initiative; they will help us understand the most relevant aspects of this technological revolution, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges involved.
INTERVIEW WITH MAXIMILIANO MANNISE: No me cuenTEST milongas
Moderator: Claudia Badell
During this interview, we will talk about the challenges, trends, and testing strategies of the high-impact projects Maxi has been involved in together with his team. We will talk about how they tested part of the software of Spain’s high-speed trains and about how they are exploring the introduction of AI for functional automation tests, among other topics.
He will also share some details about VLCTesting, the most important testing conference in Spain, which he organizes. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn and be inspired by Maxi’s impressive career – a Uruguayan traveling the globe and leaving his mark on the testing and quality disciplines!
SWEEPSTAKES AND CLOSING
Claudia Badell (Jigso Labs), Guillermo Skrilec (QAlified), Gustavo Guimerans (Centro de Ensayos de Software)
After at CERVECERÍA PATAGONIA
Av. Luis Alberto de Herrera 1193
After a day full of testing, we will get together to celebrate at Cervecería Patagonia!
Address: Av. Luis Alberto de Herrera 1193. https://maps.app.goo.gl/a8bCvPCsRFGXhCcR9
Costs will be borne by attendees.
Organizers
Claudia Badell
Guillermo Skrilec
Gustavo Guimerans
Organization Support
Anibal Banquero
Collaborators
Ana Inés González Lamé
Diego Gawenda
Facundo de Battista
Gustavo Mažeikis
Lucía Rodríguez
Ursula Bartram