German Testing Night in Hamburg

Are you ready for an exciting evening full of innovative insights into the world of Quality Assurance (QA) and software development?

Together with MOIA, we invite you to our completely free event that brings together enthusiasts, professionals and curious people from the QA community.

What to expect:

• Inspiring talks: Learn more about the latest trends and technologies in Software Quality Assurance from industry experts and discuss exciting topics such as automated testing, shift-left approaches, AI in QA and much more.
   
• Unique networking opportunities: Establish valuable contacts, discuss creative ideas and build long-term relationships in a relaxed atmosphere

Whether you are an experienced QA professional or just starting out in the field, our Testing Night offers you the ideal opportunity to expand your knowledge and take away new ideas for your work.

We look forward to welcoming you to this special event!

Smarter Testing with AI: From Requirements to Robust Automation
Lev Merzon, QA Team Lead and Automation Architect

Discover how a custom automation framework designed for non-coding QA engineers became the foundation for training an AI model to generate consistent, high-coverage test scenarios, including edge cases. In this real-world case study, learn how OpenAI's API was used to turn feature descriptions into fully automated tests, transforming the QA workflow. 

This session explores the challenges, implementation strategy, surprising outcomes, and practical takeaways for applying AI in modern software testing.

Lev Merzon I am a seasoned QA Team Lead and Automation Architect with over a decade of experience in Quality Assurance and Automation Engineering. I specialize in developing robust automation frameworks and leading QA teams to achieve excellence in software testing. With a solid technical background, I bring a combination of hands-on expertise and strategic leadership. Throughout my career, I've integrated advanced AI solutions into testing processes and continuously refined methodologies to improve software quality. I excel in cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and driving innovative testing strategies.

Bingo Bongo Testing - Find Bugs and Have Fun
Dehla Sokenou, Quality Manager and Software Architect at WPS - Workplace Solutions

Gamification approaches help improve team spirit, make everyday work more interesting, and achieve faster results. Bingo Bongo Testing (https://www.bingobongotesting.org/) is an effective and efficient method for ensuring software quality. We search for bugs in our software together but also in a competition, and the winner is the one who finds the most bugs. Finding bugs may be fun, really! How does it work? Find out in my talk.

Dr.-Ing. Dehla Sokenou received her PHD from the Technical University of Berlin in 2005 with a focus on UML-based testing. She likes all phases of software development, but continues to focus on all topics related to quality assurance and testing. At WPS - Workplace Solutions, she works as a quality manager and software architect. She is also the spokesperson for the specialist group "Testing, Analysis, and Verification of Software" (TAV) of the German Informatics Society and a leading member of the working group "Innovative Testing Methods".

Ensemble Testing - Together is Better 
Andrea Jensen, Tester & QA Manager at Navis (by Kaleris)

Ensemble testing, also known as mob testing, is a powerful collaborative approach that brings teams together. It focuses on collective problem-solving, making use of the insights and skills of diverse team members in real time. As well as joint testing, the ensemble method fosters communication and breaks down silos. 

Best of all, ensemble testing works just fine in a remote working context.

It enables geographically dispersed teams to connect and collaborate effectively. A minimal setup is needed to get started: a shared virtual environment, basic coordination tools, and a mindset that embraces collective ownership of testing outcomes.

Andrea started her first gig in tech in 2011 by coincidence and decided to stay. She is a Quality Advocate and professional Question Asker. Today, Andrea is working as a tester and team lead in the maritime industry. Outside of work, she enjoys tea, traveling, and the works of Tolkien.