As AI, automation, and modern software practices reshape the tech landscape, the traditional role of a “tester” is rapidly evolving. Quality is no longer just about catching bugs—it’s about engineering trust in complex, intelligent systems.

This topic will help explore what it means to transition from a tester to a modern Quality Engineer (QE). Also, this topic cover the skills, tools, and mindset needed to thrive in this transformation—ranging from testing AI models and microservices to owning quality pipelines, test observability, and data-driven validation. This session will help – Understand the broader scope of quality engineering; Learn how to embed AI responsibly in your QA practices; Upskill for the future while adding more strategic value to your teams

• Understand the Changing QA Landscape
• Learn the Skills of a Modern QE
• Leverage AI to Empower (Not Replace) QA
• Expand Testing approach to Modern Tech Stacks
• Navigate the Career Path from Tester → Quality Engineer → QE Leader

Shripad Deshpande is an engineering leader at Meta, driving product quality across Generative AI, Messaging, and Central Privacy. His work ensures seamless, secure, and high-performing user experiences across Meta’s core platforms.