Talks
Sharing what I’ve learned about testing, quality engineering and leadership one talk at a time.
From international conferences to community meetups and podcasts, this page collects my recent and upcoming talks along with where you can find recordings to watch them.
I’m always keen and available to share what I know. If you’d like to have me speak on your podcast or at a meet up then reach out.
Upcoming
None currently planned.
Quality Engineering
Quality Coaching
Ministry of Testing (2025) – A session exploring the role of quality coaching and how to foster a culture of continuous improvement within engineering teams.
Duration: 40 mins
Using Quality Radars
Agile Testing Days / BCS SIGiST (2025) – A practical talk demonstrating how Quality Radars can help teams visualise and discuss quality beyond traditional testing activities.
Duration: 36 mins
Shifting testing Right Master Class
Ministry of Testing (2026) – An introductory masterclass explaining shift-right testing, its relationship to agile delivery, and how it complements other testing approaches.
Duration: 60 mins
SELLING TESTING INTO PROJECTS
Ministry of Testing / Sydney Testers (2024) – A talk focused on advocating for testing within projects and ensuring quality practices are embedded from the start.
Duration: 75 mins
TESTING IN THE DEVOPS WORLD
Scott Logic (2020) – A discussion on why continuous testing must be embedded into CI/CD development pipelines to support modern DevOps and testing practices.
Duration: 35 min
Leading with Quality
Ministry of Testing (2025) – A discussion on leadership in quality engineering and how to build sustainable quality practices within different organisations.
Duration: 55 mins
Tools & Techniques
SECURITY SCANNING INTRO
Propel Quality (2022) – A workshop introducing OWASP ZAP and demonstrating how to perform basic vulnerability scans on web applications.
Duration: 45 mins
TESTING IN STORY SHAPING
YouTube (2023) – A collaborative session with Marie Drake on shifting testing left by embedding quality thinking into user story creation.
Duration: 45 mins
Live demo: Shifting left
Ministry of Testing (2025) – A practical demonstration of testing user stories and performing early risk analysis during solution design.
Duration: 90 mins
Test Automation in Focus
QE Babble (2024) – A roundtable discussion examining whether automation tool choice truly matters and how teams can make pragmatic decisions.
Duration: 60 mins
PROGRESSIVE WEB APPS
Test.Bash; (2020) – An overview of Progressive Web Apps and the considerations required to test them effectively.
Duration: 30 mins
Exploratory Testing
Ask me anything: EXPLORATORY TESTING
Ministry of Testing (2021) – A live AMA session answering common questions about exploratory testing techniques and application in real teams.
Duration: 65 mins
CONVERSATION: EXPLORATORY TESTING
TestBuddy (2021) – A discussion with Simon Tomes on tailoring exploratory testing approaches and reporting styles for different stakeholders.
Duration: 40 mins
EXPLORATORY TESTING IN MODERN TEAMS
QA in London (2020) – A talk exploring how exploratory testing complements automation within contemporary software and engineering teams.
Duration: 55 mins
Talking about Exploratory Testing
Software Testing Unleashed (2026) – A discussion with Richard Siedl about applying exploratory testing in engineering teams, including regulated and non-functional contexts.
Duration: 30 mins
Opinion
do we all need to be sdits?
_HAINTON (2022) / iO Meetup (2020) – A thought-provoking session questioning whether testers should become Software Developers in Test and what that means for the profession.
Duration: 45 mins
Is Manual Testing a Dirty Word?
YouTube (2024) – A conversation with Chris Armstrong revisiting a blog post about the value of manual testing and examining misconceptions around its relevance today.
Duration: Unknown
Podcasts
Testing rants (part two)
Testing Peers Podcast (2025) – A lively podcast discussion sharing common frustrations and perspectives from experienced testers.
Duration: 40 mins
No Testers, No Problem
Testing Peers Podcast (2024) – A discussion examining organisations operating without dedicated testers and the implications for product quality.
Duration: 35 mins
CAREER
Testing Peers Podcast (2024) – A podcast episode about taking ownership of your career path and building your professional identity within quality engineering.
Duration: 45 mins
Feedback
Testing Peers Podcast (2023) – A discussion exploring how effective feedback strengthens teams and improves quality outcomes.
Duration: 45 mins
API TESTING
Quality Bits Podcast (2023) – An accessible conversation explaining what APIs are, how to test them and why API testing can be more efficient than UI-level testing.
Duration: 40 mins
TESTER ISLAND DISKS
Ministry of Testing (2022) – Sharing songs alongside a relaxed conversation covering Pride month, personal experiences and perspectives on exploratory testing.
Duration: 60 mins
CONFIDENCE IN FINTECH
FinTech’s DEI Discussions (2024) – A discussion about confidence, self-esteem, and navigating identity within fintech and diversity initiatives.
Duration: 45 mins
Interviews
INTERVIEW
SmartCherryThoughts (2022) – An interview covering career journey, experiences in testing, and perspectives on quality engineering.
Duration: 60 mins
INTERVIEW
Nicola Lindgren (2022) – An interview discussing exploratory testing, diversity and inclusion, and professional experiences in tech.
Length: 6 min read
Interview
Extraordinary Tech Stories (2022) – A personal interview exploring career development and experiences entering the world of quality engineering.
Length: 3 min read
Diversity & Inclusion
DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT
BCS (2022) A talk exploring how cognitive diversity strengthens teams and improves software quality outcomes.
Duration: 35 mins
BEING LGBTQ+ IN TECH
Adobo & Avocados / BCS (2023) – A personal and professional reflection on being LGBTQIA+ in the tech industry and the importance of inclusive cultures. Duration: 55 mins
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Ministry of Testing (2024) – A discussion highlighting LGBTQIA+ visibility in tech and the importance of inclusive communities.
Duration: 25 mins