What Makes a Complete Software Tester?

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Become a complete software tester

Katalon’s Head of Solution Engineering Gokul Sridharan and Armando Wirshing, Director of Product Marketing, recently sat down for a conversation with Kristin Jackvony, author of “The Complete Software Tester,” to discuss her thoughts on automated testing and QA, her personal journey in the world of testing, and what drove her to write her new book. We hope you’ll enjoy this inspiring dialogue with a member of the QA community where we discuss a variety of topics such as:

Moving from manual to automated testing without extensive Google searches
Growing a QA team and making testing a shared responsibility
Test automation as the next step to boost teams’ testing maturity
Self-healing and AI technologies

As you watch the interview, you may find yourself thinking, “That’s great, but how in the world do I accomplish that?” Katalon invites you to reach out and ask us.

At Katalon, we believe that QA can be easier. We built a quality automation platform for QA teams that allows anyone to easily create automated tests, smoothly collaborate across teams on testing processes, and rapidly scale testing capacity on an open, integrated platform.

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What topics are discussed in the “Complete Software Tester” conversation?

The discussion covers moving from manual to automated testing, growing a QA team and making testing a shared responsibility, using test automation to boost testing maturity, and the role of self-healing and AI technologies.

What does “moving from manual to automated testing without extensive Google searches” imply?

It suggests practical guidance and approaches that help testers transition into automation more smoothly, relying on structured learning and shared experience instead of constantly searching for ad-hoc answers online.

How is test automation positioned in relation to QA maturity?

Test automation is framed as the next step to increase a team’s testing maturity, allowing them to scale coverage, improve efficiency, and evolve beyond purely manual testing practices.

What role does AI and self-healing play for a complete software tester?

Self-healing and AI technologies are highlighted as important modern capabilities that help testers maintain reliable automated tests and handle changes more effectively as applications evolve.

How does Katalon propose to help testers become “complete software testers”?

Katalon offers a quality automation platform that lets anyone easily create automated tests, collaborate across teams on testing processes, and rapidly scale testing capacity on an open, integrated platform.

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The Katalon Team is composed of a diverse group of dedicated professionals, including subject matter experts with deep domain knowledge, experienced technical writers skilled, and QA specialists who bring a practical, real-world perspective. Together, they contribute to the Katalon Blog, delivering high-quality, insightful articles that empower users to make the most of Katalon’s tools and stay updated on the latest trends in test automation and software quality.