Beyond Testers: Embedding Test Expertise in Modern Software Development Teams

This talk, presented by Katja Obring, Founder and Director of Kato Coaching, explores the evolving landscape of software development, highlighting the crucial role of dedicated testers despite the rise of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. The speaker emphasizes the importance of integrating testing expertise into the development process to prevent quality issues, technical debt, and customer dissatisfaction. Obring provides practical strategies for CTOs to upskill developers in testing and foster a culture of quality throughout the lifecycle of development. She concludes that testing expertise is an essential component of team skill sets and should be embedded into processes rather than treated as an afterthought.