Liberated Tester
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!
Episodes

Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
In this episode of our podcast, we continue our conversation with Tobias Muller, CTO at Progile and seasoned tester. Tobias is passionate about shaping modern development methods to drive software quality, and he led a team that developed a really cool testing platform called TestResults.io.
We dive deeper into what Entrepreneurship means for him, he also share his vision for TestResults.io as a tool and what customers say about this tool.
To avail the special free-forever access to the tool, listen to the announcement in middle of the episode.
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Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by Tobias Muller, CTO at Progile and seasoned tester. Tobias is passionate about shaping modern development methods to drive software quality, and he led a team that developed a really cool testing platform called TestResults.io.
We'll start by discussing the importance of having a bold vision and the strength to stick to it. Tobias will share his thoughts on the most important characteristic for success and the role of emotional intelligence and active listening in achieving it. He will share his tips for keeping up-to-date with the industry through sources like YouTube interviews and demos.
Tobias will share his thoughts on the power of speaking up and the personality change that can result from speaking. We'll also explore the idea of conferences and whether they're really a good use of time.
Finally, we'll discuss the challenges of recording a talk and the importance of marketing vocabulary. We'll touch on the concept of autonomous testing, using words that raise expectations, and the definition of autonomous testing. We'll also address the false marketing surrounding monkey testing and the perception of ChatGPT being "off" with a fun comparison to ducks.
And speaking of ChatGPT, we'll even discuss the idea of doing a podcast episode using ChatGPT. Join us for this thought-provoking and entertaining discussion with Tobias Muller.
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
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.
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
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.
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
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
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Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Story and Inspiration Behind Liberated Tester w/ Melissa Fisher: LT009
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
On the show today, I got an opportunity to share my story about Liberated Tester. Hope you find it interesting.
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Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
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.
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
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.
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Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
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
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Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
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.
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