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A Navigation into the Testing Mind: The Enigma of Intuition

Cynthia Zeinoun

Pamela El Khoury

09:00-10:00 Friday 14th June

Ever noticed how effortlessly we can distinguish a circle from a square, almost as if by magic, yet when faced with multiplying 28 by 35, it feels like our brain decides to host a little party of panic, inviting all our forgotten math lessons to come and join the chaos, doesn’t it?

Thinking fast and slow, intuition is different from our logical thinking. Intuition is like a sixth sense that guides us in making decisions without relying on a step-by-step analysis. It is knowing, without knowing why we do.

What sparked our interest in this topic was an initial talk we did about intuition in psychology at Murex. While it was not initially related to testing, we began to experiment with its learnings in our testing activities, becoming more attuned to its influence. Picture tracing a puzzling bug not by algorithm, but by hunch. This is the essence of intuitive testing. At Murex, with millions of lines of code and major releases less than 3 months apart, we adapted our testing strategies to alleviate time and resource pressures.

In this talk, we discuss the impact of informal testing approach, applied at Murex:

  • Utilizing product knowledge to pinpoint unique defects.
  • Prioritizing test cases under time constraints.
  • Adaptable strategies with dynamic adjustments based on findings.

 

Stories have two sides, acknowledging both the successes and limitations of intuitive thinking. As we delve into this journey, note that intuitive testing isn’t a mystery, but a developable skill. This presentation offers hands-on activities to help you master the effective use of intuition in a structured manner in the fast-paced world of testing.

In this dynamic world, being a tester is an adventure. Intuition is your guide, helping you make crucial decisions.

Let’s learn how to embrace it, master it to elevate your testing game!

What you will learn

  1. Gain insights into the nuances of intuitive thinking versus logical reasoning
  2. Recognize the appropriate circumstances to deploy intuitive thinking versus when to abstain, along with strategies for nurturing this skill effectively
  3. Discover how to strategically integrate intuitive thinking into your testing methodologies to improve product quality and efficiency

Session Details

  • Introductory
  • 1 Hour
  • Includes 20mins Discussion
  • New & useful skills
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Watch this video featuring Cynthia & Pamela as they tell you more about their talk, ‘A Navigation into the Testing Mind: The Enigma of Intuition‘.

We look forward to welcoming you to EuroSTAR 2024.

Session Speaker

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Cynthia Zeinoun

QA Operational Manager – Murex, Lebanon

Cynthia Zeinoun is a Senior Test Consultant and a QA manager at Murex, with 8 years of experience in software testing and a Scrum Master, fostering agile methodologies, and championing best practices across various teams.She played a pivotal role in ensuring rigorous testing processes, where she meticulously scrutinized and verified software functionality to maintain top-notch quality.Her expertise in testing has flourished, enabling her to develop comprehensive learning programs for the entire QA department and establish learning leagues benefiting over 100 QAs.She says that “Her adventure at Murex has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, filled with thrilling challenges and an unwavering dedication to elevating the quality standards in testing and development”.

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Pamela El Khoury

Test Consultant – Murex, Lebanon

Leveraging a background in electrical engineering, I transitioned into the fintech sector, and have been a Test Consultant at Murex for the past three years. In this role, I meticulously conduct testing activities on the volatility and foreign exchange modules of Murex’s capital markets software, to uphold and enhance the product’s quality and excellence.Beyond my central duties, I harbor a keen interest in expanding the horizons of software testing by integrating insights from varied disciplines, aiming to cultivate a more nuanced and enriched testing environment. I’m also actively involved in knowledge management within our department, and take part in shaping welcoming experiences for new team members, fostering a cooperative and vibrant workplace.

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