Agentic AI & the Next Decade of Quality Engineering
This talk examines how AI is reshaping the SDLC by absorbing mechanical, repetitive work and shifting engineering effort toward higher-order judgment: architecture decisions, system-level integration, risk tradeoffs, and determining what's worth building in the first place.
As AI evolves, Quality Engineering is seeing a shift to fully autonomous processes. How should we manage AI in order to get the best value and maximize its benefits, and what are the risks and potential pitfalls that one should avoid?
Key Takeaways:
The evolution of Quality Engineering from testing to intelligent, autonomous systems.
Why Agentic AI is set to redefine the future of Quality Engineering.
The skills and mindset quality professionals need for the next decade.
About the speaker
Mallika Fernandes:
Mallika Fernandes is an IT leader with 27 years of industry experience and extensive expertise in driving innovation, building industry-trending tools, and leading transformational programs. She leads the Quality Engineering Capability at Accenture. She holds 23 patents, and her 'AI in testing' research work is published by MIT in their book "Why Humans Matter More Than Ever (Digital Future of Management)".
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TestMu Conf
Testμ (TestMu) is the world’s largest virtual conference on agentic engineering and quality, built by the community, for the community. As AI reshapes how we build, test, and ship software, Testμ Conf is where you connect, grow, and lead: agentic workflows, autonomous quality, battle-tested AI playbooks, hands-on workshops, and the engineering culture driving it all.
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