No More Gatekeeping: I’m Here to Coach, Not Catch Bugs - by Christine Pinto

This talk addresses the evolving role of QA professionals, challenging the perception of testers as mere "bug police." Christine Pinto advocates for a shift towards quality coaching, where QA specialists empower development teams to embrace ownership of quality. She shares actionable strategies to foster collaboration and transform testers into enablers, influencing processes and nurturing a culture of shared responsibility for quality. With extensive experience in the QA field and as a co-founder of Epic Test Quest, Christine blends AI with human judgment to enhance testing practices and encourages testers to grow into strategic leaders.