Software Testing Unleashed – Better Teams. Better Software. Better World.
Software Testing Unleashed - Better Teams. Better Software. Better World.
Podcast Description
In a world where software drives everything, testing is no longer optional — it’s your superpower.
- How much testing is enough?
- When should you automate?
- What makes a great integration test?
- And how do you keep up when AI, ML, and cloud-native complexity are redefining the rules?
Each week, leading minds from across the software universe — testers, developers, architects, and product thinkers — share practical insights, field-tested techniques, and bold ideas to help you ship better software, faster.
Whether you're scaling your QA strategy, building your first test suite, or leading complex enterprise projects: This is your backstage pass to the tools, tactics, and trends that are shaping the future of software testing. 🚀
Are you ready to unleash the next level of quality in your software? Hit play and join the movement.
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Content Themes
Focuses on software testing methodologies, AI's impact on development, and quality assurance strategies, with episodes diving into topics like effective test design techniques, the evolving role of testers, and integrating AI into testing processes.
Software testing is no longer just a phase—it’s the foundation of modern engineering and your ultimate competitive advantage.
Welcome to Software Testing Unleashed, the weekly podcast for anyone dedicated to building better software, faster. Hosted by Richard Seidl, renowned expert in software development and testing, this show is your backstage pass to the tools, tactics, and trends defining the next era of Quality Engineering.
Whether you are a QA Engineer, SDET, Developer, or Tech Leader, each week we bring you field-tested insights from the brightest minds in the software universe to answer the industry’s toughest questions:
– Smart Automation: When should you automate, and when is it a trap?
– AI & ML in Testing: How do you maintain quality in a world of non-deterministic code?
– The “How Much” Dilemma: How much testing is actually enough for your specific scale?
– Architecture & DevEx: What makes a great integration test and how do you improve developer experience?
From scaling QA strategies in enterprise projects to building your very first test suite, we bridge the gap between complex theory and practical execution. We dive deep into CI/CD, Cloud-native complexity, and the future of manual vs. automated testing.
🚀 Ready to unleash the next level of quality? Hit play, subscribe, and join a global movement of software professionals shipping with confidence.
Why women testers still need to advocate louder than they should
📌 EuroSTAR 2026 in Oslo (June 15–18) — the podcast will be there. Community perk: 15% off all tickets with the code EUROSTAR15 Details and tickets
”It doesn't matter what degree you have.” – Line Ebdrup Thomsen
In this episode, I talk with Line Ebdrup Thomsen, quality engineering manager, about why software testing attracts more women than other tech roles – and why that's still not enough. Line shares how she coaches testers to be assertive but kind, especially when they're the only woman or the only tester in a team of developers. We discuss what prevents women from speaking up, how curiosity and communication skills matter more than your degree, and why the next generation of leaders might still need a wake-up call.
Line Ebdrup Thomsen is a driving force in modern quality engineering in Denmark, known for transforming how teams think about testing, leadership, and value delivery. As a Quality Engineering Manager at Accenture, she leads clients and teams through complex digital transformations, ensuring that quality becomes a strategic advantage, never an afterthought.
She plays an active role in shaping the future of the profession through her role as a board member in the Danish Software Testing Board (DSTB), where she helps elevate standards, disseminate knowledge and strengthen the testing community.
Line is also a co‑author of the ISTQB® Agile Test Leadership at Scale syllabus, bringing clarity and guidance to organizations navigating the challenges of scaling agile practices.
With a passion for people, quality culture, and practical excellence, she empowers teams to build better products and stronger collaboration – one iteration at a time.
Highlights:
- Testing backgrounds vary wildly—geology, music, cultural studies—because curiosity and communication matter more than degree.
- Be assertive but kind: firm critique without attacking people makes uncomfortable truths land successfully.
- Talk openly about your work and ambitions so managers know your skills and goals.
- Women in tech must advocate loudly for themselves and quality, especially as solo testers.
- Testing spans technology, people skills, and business domains—diversity that attracts non-traditional candidates.
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