A Developer's Perspective on Why QA Should be Running the Show Now

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Joanna Schloss
With over 20 years of experience, Joanna Schloss is a CMO whose engineering background and deep expertise in AI and machine learning inform her impactful marketing strategies. She uniquely bridges the gap between data, technology, and market insight, leveraging AI to fuel innovation, extract valuable customer intelligence, and drive data-driven optimization for maximum ROI.
Andrew Male
Andrew Male is a technology leader and software engineer who has spent over 20 years building software across the enterprise, startup, and video game industries. In his Developer Relations role at Applitools, he brings a practical engineering perspective shaped by prior leadership roles including CTO and Lead Software Architect, with experience in systems integration, architecture, modernization, compliance, and process optimization. He focuses on helping engineering teams solve complex technical problems with clear, real-world approaches.
Andrew Knight
Andrew Knight, also known as “Pandy,” is the Automation Panda. He’s a software quality champion who loves to help people build better quality software. Currently, he works as the Senior Director of Product Management at Cycle Labs, focusing on building an excellent test automation platform for enterprise systems. Previously, Pandy spent a decade as a SDET building solutions to testing problems at various tech companies. He also previously led Developer Relations and Test Automation University at Applitools. As an avid supporter of open source software, Pandy is a Playwright Ambassador as well as the lead developer for Boa Constrictor, the .NET Screenplay Pattern. On the side, he is writing a book on software testing with Manning Publications. Apart from software, Pandy spends time with his family, his French Bulldog, and his vintage Volkswagens. Check out his tech blog at AutomationPanda.com, and follow him on Twitter at @AutomationPanda.


