Talks
I’ll talk quality to anyone who wants to listen!
International keynotes, community meetups and podcasts, this is where I share the recordings of my recent and upcoming talks so you can watch them.
I cover testing, quality engineering, leadership and AI with the odd gaming analogy thrown in (I’m a geek and can’t resist).
If you’d like me on your podcast or to speak at your event then please reach out.
Upcoming
Keynote: You’re not Really ready for ai
HUSTEF (2026) – Engineering teams are not ready to use AI but are pushed into it. Immature engineering practices get amplified creating problems at pace and scale.
Hot take: You’re not ready for ai
ATD (2026) – Maturity is an underlying problem with AI adoption strategies, many teams just aren’t ready for using AI and moving at pace.
Quality Engineering
Keynote: You’re not ready for QE
PeersCon (2025) – A thought piece based on my experience detailing how many testing professionals are not aligned to the needs of engineering teams.
Duration: 50 mins
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
Quality Engineering
Quality Talks (2026) – A discussion on the uncomfortable truths about the quality engineering profession and the need to be a quality generalist.
Duration: 80 mins
Quality Engineering
Quality Blether (2026) – Sharing my hard hitting hot takes following my “You’re not ready for QE” keynote with Bryan Jones.
Duration: 80 mins
How to test continuously
How to test This? (2026) – Stop treating testing as a phase and start testing it everywhere, a discussion on holistic testing through the SDLC.
Duration: 50 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