Ivan Merola

Mobile QA Engineer – Build38, Spain

Software QA engineer for 7+ years. I’ve worked with both desktop and mobile applications, automating with selenium, appium and playwright; and coding in java or typescript. I’ve been in big companies like Oracle but what I most enjoy is being in startup companies like now. Right now I’m working for a cybersecurity company and it’s been the most challenging experience. Testing what people isn’t supposed to be doing. Testing features added to an SDK with no UI interaction.

Alexander Gyulai

Director Software Quality Assurance – Auto1 Group, Germany

Hello, I’m Alexander Gyulai, currently the Director of Software Quality Assurance at Auto1 Group. I joined this dynamic company in 2016 as a QA Engineer and have since progressed to the director’s role, mirroring the company’s significant growth over these years.

My journey in the tech industry started nearly 15 years ago when I took on the role of a Software QA Engineer, which I initially considered as a temporary job. However, the fascinating world of technology captivated me, and I have been immersed in it ever since. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including enterprise document handling solutions and e-commerce. These experiences have not only honed my skills but also broadened my perspective on the potential of technology.

I am particularly enthusiastic about lean development, engineering productivity, and open-source software. Additionally, I have a keen interest in automation testing and tooling, which I believe significantly enhances team efficiency and the role of the QA engineer. I am a firm believer in the power of these elements to drive innovation and efficiency in the tech industry. I look forward to sharing my insights and learning from others at this conference.

Linda Van De Vooren

Test Consultant – Bartosz ICT, Netherlands

In daily life I am an amateur (baritone!) saxophonist, a servant to 17yr old cat, and an experienced software tester.

Living in the centre of Netherlands, you can find me exploring nature, visiting at a concert or the theatre. I enjoy working in complex environments, and do not shy away from a challenge, whether it be complexity through technical difficulties or because of a political environment. In any free time that is left, I am an avid gamer (Nintendo!) and enjoy reading (mostly fantasy, currently).

Hassan Bugti

Principal Consultant – Qalibrate, Denmark

I’m a Senior Test Analyst, Test Manager, QA Architect, QA Coach, a Leader and Change Agent who’s been working in the Financial Services industry since 2009. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. To be more specific, the majority of my career has been in the investment banking sector, which has exposed me to complex software solutions and entangled IT landscapes.

As an individual contributor to a team and organisation, I am passionate and engaged – capable of cooperating with vendors, end-users, external partners and across organisational layers. I pride myself on being systematic, organised and outgoing, and if need be, I use visual languages to communicate with my stakeholders. I know that people process information in various ways, so work to ensure that everyone is onboard.

I’m also a skilled stakeholder- and people-manager who constantly communicates, collaborates and aligns expectations across organizational levels and teams. I have acquired those skills working in a wide range of organisational setups. Some of the teams I worked on, I was the only tester, but I’ve also worked in larger setups where I was one amongst many.

Cristiano Cunha

Solution Architect & Test Advocate – Xray, Portugal

Cristiano Cunha is passionate about testing, automation, and delivery process improvement. He’s focused on helping teams reach the best process that is suitable for them. Taking advantage of his vast knowledge of the delivery lifecycle, he identifies challenges, and help organizations surpass their challenges to deliver products.

Jihad Ghandour

QA Manager – Murex, Lebanon

Jihad Ghandour is a Principal Quality Assurance Manager at Murex. Jihad works on projects to enhance Murex’s testing techniques, by embracing new methods or evolving existing tests. Jihad is an expert in the technical domains of the product, such as cluster management, security, and operability.

Indranil Sinha

Head of QA – Marginalen Bank, Sweden

Born and raised in Calcutta, India, Indranil pursued his doctoral degree in Biology, and two postdoctoral fellowships from renowned research institutions in Israel, Sweden, and USA.

In 2011, he received a three-month job opportunity at Marginalen Bank in Stockholm, Sweden, within IT. In 2012 he got a full-time job there, and slowly started testing software. The following years, Indranil realized the principal similarity between experimental research and software testing, and there was no looking back. Through the years worked in different roles, and finally in 2021, he was able to create a brand new QA department at Marginalen Bank.

Between 2019 and 2021, he conceptualized, and his team members implemented two innovative works within test automation. In 2021 he started his public speaking career. With direct support from his organization, Indranil organized what was probably the very first software testing conference in Banking and Finance in Stockholm: STCBF 2021 and STCBF 2022. Two of his innovative works led him to become a EuroSTAR RisingStar Award finalist in 2022 and 2023. In May 2023, Indranil organized a risk-based testing workshop by Michael Bolton at Marginalen. Outside of work, Indranil loves spending time with his family, and travelling in Europe.

Tina Knudsen

QA Manager – Capgemini, Denmark

Tina Knudsen is QA Manager for the Bookplan solution (Healthcare solution) and has overall responsibility for the quality of the solution. She is passionate about quality assurance and has more than 2 decades of experience in the field. Together with Tina, QA at Bookplan has grown from performing ad hoc tests to real quality assurance in an agile setup. Tina has given presentations at conferences both at home and abroad. (For example Agile Testing Days, Berlin). She has worked with translation and exam material for DSTB (Danish Software Testing Board) and she has had a major role in the Danish initiative group for the Erfa group TestVest.