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TestGuild Automation Podcast

Joe Colantonio
Test Automation
Robot Framework
Generative AI
Automation
AI In Testing
Robocon
API Testing
Cybersecurity
Quality Assurance
Keploy
Playwright
Robocon 2024
AI In Test Automation
Astrofarm
Automation Guild 2024
Human In the Loop
QA Engineering
Performance Engineering
Automation Testing
Reflect

TestGuild Automation Podcast (formally Test Talks) is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things software test automation. TestGuild Automation covers news found in the testing space, reviews books about automation, and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the test automation field. We'll aim to interview some of today's most successful and inspiring software en... more

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Latest Episodes

AI coding tools are helping teams move faster than ever, but there's a hidden cost.

In this episode, we break down new insights from a DevOps industry report revealing a growing "velocity paradox": teams are shipping more code, but experiencing mor... more

AI is changing how we build and test software, but most teams are struggling to turn that promise into real results.

In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to scale quality engineering across global teams without creating bottlenecks... more

Mobile test automation is still one of the biggest bottlenecks in modern software delivery. In this interview, QApilot's Co-founder Aditya Challa explains why most AI testing approaches fail and how to fix them.

Learn more about QApilot: li... more

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Are you the only tester on your team—and expected to ensure quality across everything?

In this episode, we break down the growing challenge of solo QA testing in the age of AI-driven development—where code is generated faster than ever, but confide... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Minick
DevOps veteran and co-author of AI Native Software Delivery (O'Reilly)
Harness (via study on AI in software delivery)
Episode: AI Testing Is Breaking Your Pipeline. Fix Quality Before It's Too Late with Eric Minick
Sunita McCoy
Global engineering leader focusing on platform quality, SRE and observability
Fortune 100 companies (via executive roles)
Episode: Scaling Quality Engineering: How to Deliver Faster Across Global Teams with Sunita McCoy
Aditya Challa
Co-founder of QApilot
QApilot
Episode: Mobile Test Automation is Broken. Here's How QApilot Fixes It with Aditya Challa
Christine Pinto
Co-founder of Epic TestQuest and creator of Whizzo
Epic TestQuest; Whizzo
Episode: AI Testing: How Solo Testers Stay Confident in Releases with Christine Pinto
Tanvi Mittal
Developer/Author focusing on AI-powered log mining for testing
Log Miner project
Episode: AI Testing from Production Logs: Generate Smarter Regression Tests with Tanvi Mittal
Adam Sandman
Executive from Inflectra, involved in testing tools and AI-enabled quality Assurance
Inflectra
Episode: AI Testing: How to Ensure Quality in Non-Deterministic Systems with Adam Sandman
Sanjay Kumar
Founder of SelectorsHub
SelectorsHub
Episode: Test Automation Tools That Scale: From Zero to 1.6M Users with Sanjay Kumar
Karim Jouini
Founder of Thunders
Thunders
Episode: AI Test Automation: Ship Twice as Fast with 10x Coverage with Karim Jouini
Akash Thakur
Performance engineer veteran with over 17 years of hands-on experience in enterprise environments.
Episode: Performance Testing with AI w/ Akash Thakur

Host

Joe Colantonio
Host of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, focusing on software testing and automation. Colantonio is known for his ability to connect with both audiences and guests, delivering valuable insights into testing trends and tools.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • You have to watch it somewhere, on youtube maybe? For a larger part of episode I was listening host and guest was doing something with some app saying things like "and then you click here" or "the errors you see is what I am talking about" without actually explaining what is "here" or how those errors looks like or anything. Even if I was unlucky and this is not common a fair warning about this specific episode requiring watching is a respectful and polite thing to do. Not to mention that what I... more

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    Dima
    United States6 months ago
  • 5/04/2025 Episode

    The May 4th episode with Michael Bolton was wicked awesome. Good job, Joe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GG206
    United States10 months ago
  • It’s a dream come true speaking with Joe

    I have been a great fan of Joe since 2019. I used to listen to his podcasts every now and then and learned a great deal myself in automation space. He puts a lot of hard work to bring the right technical content in a very nice observable format for all levels of listeners.

    I had an amazing experience talking to him in a podcast. It’s definitely a dream come true for me. And am so thankful to him for giving the opportunity to share my journey. His podcasts help a lot of engineers. I definitely ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lakshmithejaswi
    United Statesa year ago
  • MUST Listen Podcast for QA and Automation Professionals

    I have always enjoyed Joe’s podcasts and webinars. He is one of the few experts in the automation space with extensive knowledge across various technologies. It was an honor to be a guest on his podcast, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prathyusha N.
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show and deep insights

    Joe has been with the testing industry, long enough to differentiate the good from the bad. His show is deeply insightful, and Joe brings in great guests on the Podcast. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smilinrobin
    India2 years ago

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Some feedback highlights a perception of increasing promotional content over time, though the overall sentiment remains positive.
The podcast is highly regarded as a must-listen for anyone involved in QA and automation, emphasizing its practical relevance.
Listeners appreciate the deep insights and expert interviews offered in each episode.

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Scaling Quality Engineering: How to Deliver Faster Across Global Teams with Sunita McCoy
Q: How should a new quality transformation begin in the next year?
Start with AI-native testing, bring in a strategic partner with AI platforms and governance, and ensure the team is colocated in productive ways to foster real collaboration.
Scaling Quality Engineering: How to Deliver Faster Across Global Teams with Sunita McCoy
Q: What is the biggest challenge in large-scale quality transformations?
Culture and sponsorship are the biggest barriers; without top-down support and a culture that embraces learning and psychological safety, transformations stall.
Scaling Quality Engineering: How to Deliver Faster Across Global Teams with Sunita McCoy
Q: One metric every quality leader should track.
Production stability is key because outages directly impact the customer experience and business; it reflects how well the product remains reliable in production.
AI Testing Is Breaking Your Pipeline. Fix Quality Before It's Too Late with Eric Minick
Q: Before we go into methods, what did the data actually show about AI's impact on speed versus quality?
The data show a velocity paradox: teams go faster with AI, but quality signals suffer unless downstream testing and observability are improved; many teams still work weekends and see more incidents with heavier AI use.
AI Testing from Production Logs: Generate Smarter Regression Tests with Tanvi Mittal
Q: How do you get testers to embrace these AI tools and not fear replacement by AI agents?
Emphasize that AI handles data-intensive analysis and pattern discovery, while humans interpret and validate the results, guiding where automation should focus. The tool is a complement, not a replacement, and testers should learn how to leverage AI to extend their capabilities.

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7. Sanjay Kumar
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