Making QE Matter to the C-Suite with Parasar Saha
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
Release Date: 07/13/2025
Testing AI Vibe Coding: Stop Vulnerabilities Early with Sarit Tager
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
AI is accelerating software delivery, but it’s also introducing new security risks that most developers and automation engineers never see coming. In this episode, we explore how AI-generated code can embed vulnerabilities by default, how “vibe coding” is reshaping developer workflows, and what teams must do to secure their pipelines before bad code reaches production. You’ll learn how to prompt more securely, how guardrails can stop vulnerabilities at generation time, how to prioritize real risks instead of false positives, and how AI can be used to protect your applications just as...
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4 Free TestGuild Tools Every Tester Should Be Using with Joe Colantonio
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
In this solo episode, Joe Colantonio shares four powerful free TestGuild tools designed to help testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders work smarter. Discover how to instantly find the right testing tool for your team, assess automation risk, check your site’s accessibility, and benchmark your automation maturity — all in one session. Whether you’re looking to improve test coverage, adopt better practices, or simply save time, these tools were built with you in mind. What You’ll Learn: – How to choose the right test automation tool fast – How to identify and reduce testing...
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AI Testing Made Trustworthy using FizzBee
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
As AI tools like Copilot, Claude, and Cursor start writing more of our code, the biggest challenge isn’t generating software — it’s trusting it. In this episode, JP (Jayaprabhakar) Kadarkarai, founder of FizzBee, joins Joe Colantonio to explore how autonomous, model-based testing can validate AI-generated software automatically and help teams ship with confidence. FizzBee uses a unique approach that connects design, code, and behavior into one continuous feedback loop — automatically testing for concurrency issues and validating that your implementation matches your intent. You’ll...
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Test Automation Optimus Prime Halloween Special
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, project management strategies, and the importance of custom logging. Paul shares insights from his recent job experience, detailing how he inherited a project and the challenges he faced. Paul also goes over his Optimus Prime framework and uses it to explore various automation tools, the significance of dynamic waiting, and how to handle test case collisions. The discussion also highlights the role of AI in enhancing automation frameworks and the...
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Playwright AI Vibe Testing: True Self-healing Tests with Vasusen Patil
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
Flaky Playwright tests got you down? Discover Vibe Testing, a new AI-driven approach that lets Playwright tests understand design intent, adapt to UI changes, and self-heal intelligently. In this episode, Joe Colantonio talks with Vasusen Patil, Co-Founder and CEO of Donobu, about how their platform extends Playwright with AI-powered “Vibe Testing.” You’ll discover how this approach blends visual assertions with contextual understanding to build resilient, low-flake tests that keep shipping smooth. You’ll take away: What “Vibe Testing” really means and why it’s a game-changer How...
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Playwright Testing: How to Make UI and API Tests 10x Faster with Naeem Malik
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
Did you know that Playwright offers an elegant, unified framework that seamlessly integrates both UI and API testing within a single language and test runner? Don't miss the early bird Automation Guild discount: https://testguild.me/ag26early This episode explores how Playwright empowers teams to simplify test maintenance, eliminate silos between dev and QA, and gain true full-stack confidence. You’ll discover: How to make your tests 10x faster and more reliable by using API requests for setup instead of brittle UI flows. How to write hybrid tests that validate both UI actions and backend...
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Cut Weeks of Manual Test Design into Minutes Using GenAI
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
Are your tests falling behind your requirements? Check out our new AI Requirement course here: https://testguild.me/aireqcourse In this special highlight episode, Joe Colantonio shares lessons from a new course created with Keysight: Turning Requirements into Reliable Tests with AI-Augmented Design. You’ll hear from AI strategist Noelle Russell, Keysight’s Chief AI Officer Jonathon Wright, and product expert Ian Sharp as they explore: Why responsible AI is like raising a baby tiger — exciting but dangerous if ignored. The hidden costs of manual test design and why happy-path...
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Scaling Mobile Testing Pipelines with Anton Malinski
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
Scaling CI/CD for mobile apps is hard. Faster test runs often lead to more tests, more infrastructure, and more complexity. So how do you keep your pipelines healthy and reliable while still shipping at speed? In this episode, we sit down with Anton Malinski of Marathon Labs to explore the real-world lessons he’s learned building and optimizing mobile CI/CD pipelines. You’ll discover: How to scale mobile test automation without introducing friction What “healthy CI growth” looks like in practice Why real devices still matter, even with a massive emulator fleet How backend mocking and...
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How Vibium Could Become the Selenium for AI Testing with Jason Huggins
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Jason Huggins—the original creator of early versions Selenium, Appium, and Sauce Labs—to discuss his latest project: Vibium. Not sure what tool to use? Try my free Test Tool Matcher now: https://testguild.me/toolmatch Jason describes Vibium as “Selenium for AI,” designed to fix flaky WebDriver tests and leverage AI for smarter, model-based testing. We explore why AI-driven automation is the next wave, how WebDriver BiDi changes the game, and what QA leaders need to know about the rise of “vibe...
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Playwright, Cursor & AI in QA with Ben Fellows
TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
In this episode of the TestGuild podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Ben Fellows, founder of LoopQA and QA thought leader, to explore how AI is reshaping test automation. Ben shares lessons from his popular AI test automation workshops, diving deep into topics like: How AI turns hours of page object coding into minutes Why “augmented coding” beats “vibe coding” for serious QA work Practical ways teams can leverage Cursor, Playwright, and AI to boost productivity What QA leaders need to know about shifting roles, scaling code reviews, and IT security concerns Key trends coming in...
info_outlineIn this episode, Parasar Saha founder and CEO of Digy4 shares insights from his journeys across multiple countries, meeting with global enterprises to uncover real-world challenges teams face in achieving quality at scale.
The discussion dives into the importance of data visibility, the pitfalls of focusing on the sheer quantity of tests over their real value, and how testers can transform technical data into business outcomes that resonate with the C-suite.
Parasar reveals why most organizations struggle with fragmented tools, overwhelming data, and telling a compelling story about quality's business impact—even in the age of AI.
Whether you're looking to elevate the role of QE in your organization, make your testing results more meaningful, or simply want to know how to get a seat at the executive table, this conversation is packed with practical advice and thought-provoking strategies.
Tune in and discover how measuring the right things, and telling the right story,can take your automation efforts (and your career) to the next level!