Part 1: The role of QA in a typical Scrum Team

12 Aug 2024

Transcript

In this episode, our experts dive into the role of QA within a Scrum team, discussing internal infographics and diagrams on best practices.

We explore the importance of a test plan, how to integrate QA tasks within Agile frameworks, and the challenges of ensuring stable test environments. Our panel debates the implications of separating development and testing activities across sprints, considering the impact on team collaboration and project velocity.

Join us as we dissect practical solutions for aligning QA efforts with Agile principles, ensuring that both development and testing teams can work harmoniously towards delivering high-quality software.

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Leon Lodewyks

Chief Technology Officer, Inspired Testing

Leon started as a Test Consultant at Inspired Testing and has been serving in an Executive role since 2019, including that of Chief Delivery Officer and now Chief Technology Officer.

Leon spent 10 years as a Director at a software testing firm in London, UK before returning to South Africa. He has a keen eye for detail with quality always front of mind and has filled various test management and test lead roles during his decades-long career, particularly within the Retail Technology industry.

Leon is a certified Scrum Master and holds an Advanced Business certification from the Stellenbosch Business School, as well as an Advanced Level ISTQB certification.


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