Success in software testing depends on more than technical know-how—it requires a unique set of skills that can elevate both your work and your personal growth. The mindset, habits, and analytical approach testers develop are powerful assets for thriving in an ever-changing world. The core skills honed as a tester—curiosity, critical thinking, adaptability, and clear communication—are exactly what you need to solve complex problems, make smart decisions, and drive improvement in any domain. Kulas explores how the essential skills of a software tester—like questioning assumptions, focusing...
Kulas Angeles
Software Quality Engineering Director
Sun Life
Mark Nicholas Angeles, or Kulas, is a Software Quality Engineering Director at Sun Life and is based in Alberta, Canada. Kulas has over 17 years of experience in IT, specializing in quality engineering and DevOps transformation. He has worked and led multiple projects with major financial and insurance companies such as Development Bank of Singapore, Chubb Insurance, Manulife Financial, and Royal Bank of Canada; driving transformation efforts and advocating quality through cultural, technological, and process shifts. Kulas holds a Master of Technology Management and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Engineering and Technology Management from Louisiana Tech University. Kulas is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) under the International Coaching Federation (ICF), focusing on life and transition coaching.