
Community Meetup
KataConnect 16: AI-Powered Conversion from Manual to Automation
Level 18, Jakarta Mori Tower, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 40 - 41, Jakarta 10210, Indonesia
🚀 About the Event
The transition from manual to automation has always been a hot topic in QA - and now, with AI-powered solutions, it’s transforming faster than ever.
Join us at KataConnect 16 in Jakarta, Indonesia for an evening of insights, real-world stories, and community networking. This session dives into why AI-driven automation is the most talked-about trend in Indonesia, and how QA teams are making the leap successfully.
The event will be conducted in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
🌟 What You’ll Learn
- How AI is accelerating the shift from manual to automation
- Practical strategies for QA teams in Indonesia adopting automation
- Real-world case studies from local professionals
- Tools and frameworks that make the transition smoother
🗓 Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM UTC+7
- Location: Level 18, Jakarta Mori Tower, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 40 - 41, Jakarta 10210, Indonesia
🤝 Why Join KataConnect?
- Connect with QA leaders, practitioners, and peers from across Indonesia
- Get practical, actionable takeaways for your own automation journey
- Enjoy an evening of learning, discussion, and networking
- Light refreshments will be provided
👉 Reserve Your Spot
Seats are limited. Register now to secure your place at KataConnect Indonesia!
Our Speakers
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Loan Lu
Enterprise Account Executive, Katalon
Loan Lu is the Senior Account Executive at Katalon. She has eight years of experience working with IT leaders in enterprises across Southeast Asia. At Katalon, she is in charge of expanding the business footprint in Indonesia, specifically in the BFSI segment.
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Loan Lu
Enterprise Account Executive, Katalon
Loan Lu is the Senior Account Executive at Katalon. She has eight years of experience working with IT leaders in enterprises across Southeast Asia. At Katalon, she is in charge of expanding the business footprint in Indonesia, specifically in the BFSI segment.
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Rajesh Gopala Krishnan
Senior Software Leader, Katalon
Rajesh Gopala Krishnan is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in architecting, developing, and testing scalable software systems. Currently at Katalon, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s product and engineering strategy, with a strong focus on system design, performance, and quality.Rajesh has consistently driven the design and delivery of high-performing systems across diverse industries, domains, and organizational scales—from startups to global enterprises. His core expertise lies in system architecture, software engineering best practices, and building resilient, maintainable platforms that scale.Throughout his career, Rajesh has built and led cross-functional teams, championed engineering excellence, and fostered innovation in areas like test automation, continuous delivery, and DevOps. His deep technical acumen, coupled with a pragmatic leadership style, makes him a trusted voice in the software community.He is a frequent speaker at tech conferences and webinars, where he shares practical insights on software system design, quality engineering, and building future-ready technology teams.
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Rajesh Gopala Krishnan
Senior Software Leader, Katalon
Rajesh Gopala Krishnan is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in architecting, developing, and testing scalable software systems. Currently at Katalon, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s product and engineering strategy, with a strong focus on system design, performance, and quality.Rajesh has consistently driven the design and delivery of high-performing systems across diverse industries, domains, and organizational scales—from startups to global enterprises. His core expertise lies in system architecture, software engineering best practices, and building resilient, maintainable platforms that scale.Throughout his career, Rajesh has built and led cross-functional teams, championed engineering excellence, and fostered innovation in areas like test automation, continuous delivery, and DevOps. His deep technical acumen, coupled with a pragmatic leadership style, makes him a trusted voice in the software community.He is a frequent speaker at tech conferences and webinars, where he shares practical insights on software system design, quality engineering, and building future-ready technology teams.
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Reifa Tangon
Chief Executive Officer, SQUADAP | Vice President, IDSTB
Reifa is dedicated to helping companies test smarter, not harder. As CEO of SQUADAP, she drives QA services, ISTQB training, and AI-powered practice exams in Bahasa Indonesia and English to upskill testers across Asia. She also serves as Vice President of the Indonesia Software Testing Board, representing the country in the global ISTQB community and advancing international QA standards.
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Reifa Tangon
Chief Executive Officer, SQUADAP | Vice President, IDSTB
Reifa is dedicated to helping companies test smarter, not harder. As CEO of SQUADAP, she drives QA services, ISTQB training, and AI-powered practice exams in Bahasa Indonesia and English to upskill testers across Asia. She also serves as Vice President of the Indonesia Software Testing Board, representing the country in the global ISTQB community and advancing international QA standards.

Victor Sen
Senior Solutions Engineer, Katalon

Victor Sen
Senior Solutions Engineer, Katalon
Victor is a seasoned Senior Solutions Engineer with a wealth of experience in Automation Testing. Throughout his career, Victor has collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, quality assurance engineers, and project managers, to integrate automation testing seamlessly into the software development lifecycle. He has a strong foundation in automation testing, poised to drive positive outcomes and make impactful contributions to any team or project he engages with.