Tester’s Day 2024

The Exactpro team was delighted to join the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Software Tester’s Day on 8-9 September. The event was hosted by GeoSTQB, the official member board of ISTQB in Georgia.

The two-day program featured keynote talks, hands-on workshops, and engaging panel discussions by both Georgian and internationally recognised software testing professionals, focusing on the latest trends and research findings in the software testing industry over the past five years. Attendees had the opportunity to build valuable relationships, share knowledge, and expand their networks with an After Party rounding out the event.

Exactpro CEO & Co-founder Iosif Itkin and HR Manager Lana Akopian represented the company in the line-up of esteemed local and international speakers.

Watch Tester's Day 2024 Highlights

You are NOT QA

8 September 2024

Keynote

“Some of the most advanced modern AI techniques are based on words. But there is a problem with human language. The same words can mean different things for different people. This presentation focuses on the words Quality Assurance and Software Testing. The distinction was already clearly explained by Michael Bolton in his post "Testers: Get Out of the Quality Assurance Business". Can we add anything on the subject? No, we can't. Yet, almost 15 years later, people keep using these words, but do they mean what we think they mean?”

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Automation in Software Testing for Stock Exchanges and Trading Platforms

9 September 2024

Workshop

"When one deals with complex distributed non-deterministic systems – such as the ones supporting global capital markets – the need to have frameworks to explore their quality becomes paramount. The sheer volumes of data and the amount of workflows, data streams, instruments, parameters and participants all need to be accounted for when developing test scenarios. In turn, the test scenarios need to be comprehensive and effective. It is possible to use machine learning (subsymbolic AI) to assist in generating and optimising test libraries, as well as in analysing test results. Applied to financial markets, AI-enabled automation is key to efficient test coverage and the capacity to meet fast-evolving client needs in a timely manner."

Iosif Itkin,
CEO and co-Founder, Exactpro

Iosif Itkin is a co-founder & co-CEO of Exactpro, an independent provider of software testing services for financial sector organisations. Founded in 2009, Exactpro employs over 450 specialists. Among other things Iosif is responsible for the AI Testing strategy and trading systems reliability research. He holds a MSc degree in Theoretical Physics.

In his professional career, Iosif has held many technology roles: software developer, performance testing department lead, technology architect, VP of technology – on a number of global financial industry initiatives. Iosif’s expertise at the intersection of high-availability systems and capital markets has enabled him to successfully facilitate technology transformations within exchanges, investment banks and clearing and settlement organisations in London, New York, Milan, Singapore, Sydney and other major financial centres.

 

 

Recruiting: Evolving HR Insights

8 September 2024

Panel discussion

Lana Akopian, HR Manager at Exactpro, participated in the panel discussion 'Recruiting: Evolving HR Insights.'

The demand for tech positions has significantly changed over the past few years. For those interested in learning about the evolving skills and qualities that are most valued today or how AI and technological advancements have transformed recruitment processes, a panel of industry experts offered insights on how to enhance skills and prepare for future opportunities.

Lana Akopian,
HR Manager, Exactpro

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