Coding agents now write a large and growing share of production code, and they'll happily write the tests for it too. But an agent grading its own homework isn't verification. This session looks at why the author cannot be the verifier, what breaks when AI checks its own work (drawing on recent research into agent overconfidence and reward hacking), and a practical framework for independent verification that keeps quality ahead of AI-speed development. We'll close on where human testers decisively win, and how QA shifts from writing tests to owning quality strategy.
Darrel Farris
Solutions Engineering Manager
mabl
Darrel Farris is a Solutions Engineering Manager at mabl, an agentic testing company. Prior to mabl, he spent much of his career working across a variety of roles within product delivery, often focused on aspects of quality and testing. His diverse technical experience makes him an engaging, compelling coach with a focus on nurturing good testing practices. In his free time, Darrel enjoys papercraft, tinkering with the insides of pianos, photography, and niche fragrances.