The adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions offers organisations convenience, scalability, and pre-built functionality. However, these solutions come with their own complexities: limited customisation, vague quality assurance processes, and frequent updates driven by the vendors. By applying the five phases of the Quality Engineering Transformation Model, organisations could tackle these challenges head-on and transform their approach … Continue reading QA to QE – Implementing the Model with SaaS Solutions
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I am a highly motivated Software Testing professional with a keen interest in finding ways to improve the testing process and ensuring products are released with the highest possible quality. I also love coaching/mentoring my team to be the best they can, enabling them to use all possible tools and skills to get their job done to the best of their ability.
I am a big advocate for spreading the awareness of the Testing profession in Schools and Universities and also pushing the cause of #Neurodiversity in the workplace
Now that we have defined the model, I wanted to look into how it could be applied across different industries and into different ways of working. No two companies work in the same way so some of this will not apply directly, but the point of this article is that Quality Engineering isn't hindered from … Continue reading Transforming QA to Quality Engineering: Implementing across Industries and Contexts
Now that we have defined how we are going to work in the QE world, built the capabilities, delivered change and modified the culture, we now need to look at how we assess how effective we are now working. As we reach Phase 5 of the Quality Engineering Transformation Model, the focus shifts to creating … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 5 -Measure and Adapt – QE Feedback Loop in Action
Phase 4 is where Quality Engineering truly becomes part of an organisation’s DNA. This phase is all about fostering a culture where quality is a shared value, owned and embraced by every individual. By promoting shared responsibility, celebrating successes, and encouraging experimentation, organisations can create a lasting Quality-First Culture. Building this culture is something I've … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 4 – Growing a Culture of Quality
Follwing on from laying the groundwork and building the right capabilities, phase 3 is the pivotal stage where preparation evolves into execution. It's the time to embed quality engineering principles into day-to-day delivery processes and create tangible impact across the organisation. This phase brings together strategies, tools, and people to drive transformation forward. See below … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 3 – Implementing Practices for Quality Engineering
Following on from Phase 1, once the groundwork is in place, the next stage is to build the foundations fully, this comes from ensuring we have all the right tools in our tool box to make the transformation effective. Transformation is never just a flip of a switch; it’s a journey. As we step into … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 2: Setting Up Capabilities for Quality Engineering
Following on from the last post which summarised the whole model, let’s move onto the first step. Quality Engineering (QE) is a game-changer, but making the leap from traditional QA practices to a more modern, holistic approach takes some groundwork. You can’t just dive straight in; it all starts with understanding where you are now … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 1 – Assess and Plan – Laying the Foundations
As the job search continues, I’ve been learning about a consulting mindset, had some great conversations with some awesome people and read some really useful books. All have led me to a point where a model I’d been working on for a while has been developed further and would provide a useful basis for helping … Continue reading Transforming QA into Quality Engineering: A Pragmatic Approach
With being a leader that works in a “People First” way, ensuring I create an environment where people feel safe is absolutely key. Psychological safety is essential for fostering an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work (this is a whole blog post in itself, watch out for this one in … Continue reading Do Your Team Feel Safe? – Building Psychological Safety in Teams
Possibly slightly tongue in cheek, but as I start my job search, why not push for something I can see the need for… And also something that was briefly discussed at the last Quality Engineering forum, where we worked on what was next for the Quality Engineering Charter In the ever-evolving landscape of the tech … Continue reading Why the Tech Industry Needs Chief Quality Officers
Simon Prior 