QA Engineer @Medsien, Inc. 

Speech: How AI is Redefining the Testing Profession: A Career Survival Guide

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming software testing and reshaping the role of testers. This keynote explores AI’s impact on the testing profession and provides a roadmap for testers to thrive and lead in this evolving landscape. By automating routine tasks, AI frees up time for testers to focus on strategic roles, domain expertise, cybersecurity, and business analysis. Much like the Industrial Revolution transformed weavers into engineers, AI is turning testers into quality visionaries.

Key highlights include:

• AI’s Transformation of Testing Processes: Discover how AI reduces testing time by 40-70% (e.g., Google, Walmart) through process optimization.
• AI’s Limitations and Responsible Use: Learn to balance AI’s risks—hallucinations, biases, ethics, and privacy—with human intuition.
• Collaborating with AI: Explore how AI tools (Test.ai, Applitools) automate test scenarios, enabling testers to focus on strategic roles.
• New Skills and Hybrid Roles: Build expertise in cybersecurity, performance testing, or business analysis with certifications like CEH, JMeter, or CBAP.
• The Future Tester: Embrace hybrid roles like AI-Augmented QA or Test Ops to stand out in the evolving industry.

This session will empower testers to view AI not as a threat but as a superpower. Through practical examples, case studies, and a clear roadmap, attendees will learn how to become value-driven testers in the AI era. Join us at TestIstanbul for an inspiring journey toward becoming the quality leaders of tomorrow. Are you ready to harness AI and shape the future of testing?

Melih Çekingen is a seasoned Software Development Engineer in Test with over 15 years of experience, including a decade leading quality assurance (QA) for strategic electronic weapon systems, and Tactical Data Links in NATO environments, overseeing critical UAT and FAT processes. Holding an MBA from Istanbul Bilgi University, he combines technical expertise with strategic insight. With a proven track record in managing test lifecycles, mentoring teams, and briefing international stakeholders, Melih has transitioned into the software industry as a Test Lead, driving high-quality outcomes. Currently, he designs and implements comprehensive test strategies, leveraging automation tools  to ensure robust software quality in healthcare and tech sectors, delivering value-driven results.