William Echlin

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Improving test and QA performance through process improvement, tool implementation and tester training.

Technology / Software / Internet

Maybe I'll be proved wrong in my lifetime. Test automation may become very smart but I just don't believe it will ever replace a good tester. Don't get me wrong, automation is key. It's just that you need good testers to implement automation. Even then you still need good testers to carry out exploratory testing. You need good testers with talent and instinct to help deliver quality products on time. Herein lies the complexity of creating a high performing, highly efficient test team. Many test teams are locked in a vicious circle. The fast paced demand to test and release means you have little time spare. No time for process improvement, tool implementation or developing great teste...