Learn from the Testing Experts

Featured Speakers

Steven Wong

Senior Solutions Engineer
UiPath

Libin Lu

Software Test Analyst
Australian Medical Council

Alejandro Sanchez-Giraldo

Head of Observability and Engineering Quality
DX1

Nishat Ara Alam

Full Stack Developer
Australian Medical Council

Panel Discussion SpeakeRS

Asma Sikandar Gulbaz

Director, Slalom

An engineering leader who possesses years of experience in driving continuous improvement in product releases and processes, while working closely with users, development teams and stakeholders. I possess commendable knowledge in effective delivery practices, automation frameworks and tools, tracking quality trends and coaching resources across global products.

Mandy Khosla

QA & Testing Practice Manager, MinterEllison

Dynamic Quality leader with 20+ years of experience driving large‑scale Digital and AI transformation initiatives, delivering measurable business value through quality‑led strategy, risk‑based testing, and security‑by‑design practices.

Proven leader in AI Transformation and AI Assurance, with hands‑on experience establishing AI testing frameworks, governance models, and quality guardrails for enterprise AI tools and platforms (including firm‑wide AI rollouts). Actively involved in embedding responsible and trustworthy AI practices, aligning testing approaches with emerging standards such as ISO/IEC 42001.

Extensive background in building and scaling QA & Testing Practices, TCoE, and Automation Centres of Excellence, including TOSCA and TOSCA DI. Led organisation‑wide Agile QA and Test Strategy, integrating AI into testing through intelligent automation, AI‑assisted test design, and quality risk analytics.

Strong expertise in IT Security and Infrastructure Testing, including security testing for AI solutions, access control validation, data protection, platform and application patching, and infrastructure resilience. Experienced in supporting AWS cloud migration strategies, cloud‑based test environments, and decommissioning on‑premise platforms while maintaining quality and security standards.

A trusted leader in multi‑vendor and complex stakeholder environments, with experience in contract negotiation and vendor governance. Passionate about people and culture transformation, coaching teams in ISTQB, PRINCE2, and ITIL best practices, and partnering with PMOs to establish quality gates that improve delivery confidence and business outcomes.

Beyond delivery, I am a proud advocate for Digital Diversity & Inclusion, leading initiatives focused on cultural diversity, disability inclusion, and LGBTQ+ representation. I contribute to the community through ABCN programs, mentoring under‑privileged students and helping them grow into professionals using Design Thinking principles.

Currently serving as an Observer Board Member at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, and as a Member of the Women’s Advisory Committee at Blacktown City Council, supporting inclusive leadership, community advocacy, and positive social impact.

Prakasha Reddy

Vice President – Testing Business Unit Head | Driving QA Excellence & Digital Transformation, Test Yantra Global

As a senior leader in Quality Assurance, I specialize in driving excellence in testing, building high-performing teams, and leading large-scale transformation initiatives. With extensive experience in SAP, Oracle, and cloud migrations, I have helped organizations achieve measurable improvements in software quality, efficiency, and delivery timelines. My expertise spans automation, Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and ERP systems, enabling clients to deliver defect-free products faster and more cost-effectively. I’m passionate about leveraging next-gen technologies like GenAI and IoT to drive continuous innovation and value across industries like BFSI, telecom, retail, and utilities.

As a Test Director, I led QA functions for high-value programs exceeding $50 million, including SAP and Oracle upgrades and cloud migrations. I established and managed a Global Delivery Center (COE), driving enhanced testing efficiencies and scalability. By championing the integration of GenAI and IoT, I accelerated automation and business transformation. Additionally, I directed multi-disciplinary teams to consistently deliver 99% defect-free releases across BFSI, telecom, and retail sectors.

Paul Maxwell-Walters

Senior QA Engineer, Droneshield

Paul is a senior QA Engineer and SDET and previous QA Lead with around 15 years experience. He has worked in and led QA teams in Australia and the UK in industries such as digital media, banking, education, energy and defence – most recently specialising in the startup space. He has worked in and led QA efforts in Gen AI projects in Ed-Tech. He does public speaking and writing, with an article on testing Gen AI systems published by Ministry of Testing

Ross Piggott

Head of Quality Engineering, The Star Entertainment Group

I am a highly motivated and ambitious Senior IT Professional with over 12 year’s software delivery experience. I have expertise in leading large QA teams, both onshore and offshore and across and multiple lines of business. I have very strong relationship building skills and am an effective communicator on a technical and non-technical level. Considered a thought leader in my current role, I have been involved in driving transformational change in IT capabilities. I am passionate about enhancing Quality Assurance and SDLC processes, to achieve a stable software engineering culture. I believe that the foundations of a successful strategy should be built upon a framework of Exploratory and Automation testing executed in a mature Agile environment with the right integrated skills and toolset to strive for effective Continuous Integration.