Speakers
Robert Sabourin
Principal Consultant – AmiBug.Com, Inc., Canada
With over forty-two years of management experience, Rob Sabourin has led numerous teams of software development professionals to achieve successful, high-quality product deliveries.
A highly respected figure in the software engineering community, Rob has demonstrated effective leadership in managing, training, mentoring, and coaching thousands of top professionals in the field. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and an accomplished writer on topics such as software engineering, SQA, testing, management, and internationalization.
Rob is the author of the popular children’s book on software testing, “I am a Bug!” Additionally, he serves as an adjunct professor of software engineering at McGill University and fulfills the role of principal consultant (and president/janitor) at AmiBug.Com, Inc. You can contact Rob at robsab@gmail.com
Tariq King
CEO and Head, Test IO USA
Tariq King is a recognized thought-leader in software testing, engineering, DevOps, and AI/ML. He is currently the CEO and Head of Test IO, an EPAM company. Tariq has over fifteen years’ professional experience in the software industry, and has formerly held positions including VP of Product-Services, Chief Scientist, Head of Quality, Quality Engineering Director, Software Engineering Manager, and Principal Architect.
He holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from Florida International University, and a B.S. in Computer Science from Florida Tech. He has published over 40 research articles in peer-reviewed IEEE and ACM journals, conferences, and workshops, and has written book chapters and technical reports for Springer, O’Reilly, Capgemini, Sogeti, IGI Global, and more.
Tariq has been an international keynote speaker and trainer at leading software conferences in industry and academia, and serves on multiple conference boards and program committees.
Lalitkumar Bhamare
Engineering Manager, Accenture Song Germany
For the past 15 years, Lalit has been a driving force in the realm of test engineering and software quality leadership. His expertise spans the entire spectrum of testing, from conceptualizing to the post-production phases of software delivery.
Currently serving as an Engineering Manager at Accenture Song in Germany, Lalit wears multiple hats, simultaneously leading the Innovation and Thought Leadership group for Quality Engineering Services at Accenture DACH. This strategic role encompasses operations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Lalit excels in leveraging testing as a catalyst for business and digital transformation, a skill that has earned him acclaim in the form of his proprietary delivery framework, Quality Conscious Software Delivery (QCSD). This framework received prestigious recognition at the EuroSTAR 2022 International Conference in Copenhagen.
A long-time active contributor, Lalit is recognized for his noteworthy contributions to the community. From his non-profit publication, “Tea-time with Testers,” to his role as Director at the Association for Software Testing, and his engagements as an international keynote speaker and testing thought leader, Lalit has left an indelible mark.
Throughout the past decade, Lalit has collaborated closely with industry experts and leaders worldwide, actively propelling the craft of software testing forward. Explore more about Lalit’s professional endeavors on his website: https://talesoftesting.com/
Jency Stella
Lead QA Engineer, Billenium IT Services Malaysia
Jency is an ardent software tester and has been investigating the line between Software and Testing for the past 10+ years. Her love affair with software testing began years ago, starting as an ETL Test Engineer to becoming a Lead QA Engineer in the role of a passionate ‘API Tester’ at Billennium IT Services (M) Sdn Bhd.
Jency is an ISTQB® Certified Test Manager and she loves to spend time exploring the concepts and interesting facts about software testing. She is fond of sharing her experiences by blogging and contributing to the tech community. Other interesting facts about Jency – MOM of a 5 year old Superhero | Certified Mentor | Community Contributor | Occasional Blogger.
Raja Azrina
Chief Information Security Officer, Telekom Malaysia
Raja Azrina has over 25 years of extensive experience in information security and computer crime. Holding a Master’s degree in Information Security and Computer Crime from Glamorgan University, UK and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Lehigh University, US, she is also a registered Technical Expert of Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM) for Common Criteria and Assessor of Scheme for Accreditation and Certification Body for ISO/IEC 27006 (ISMS) under the Department of Standards Malaysia. She was awarded Senior Information Security Professional from (ISC)2 Information Security Leadership Award 2010.
In 1997, she co-founded the Malaysian Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT), followed by the establishment of the first Digital Forensics Lab in the country. The establishment led to the co-founding of Cyber Security Malaysia, in which she served as the Chief Technology Officer until 2009. She later served in an Internet Service Provider, multinational telecommunication company, startup company and led in various cyber security consultancy services across critical sectors including government, energy, telecommunications, and financial sector, before serving as Information Security Advisor.
Raja Azrina has led several national security initiatives and development of security solutions for critical infrastructures. She serves the broader community through her work with ISO working groups and as an adjunct professor.
Saif Siddiqui
Test Lead, Billenium IT Services Malaysia
Saif Siddiqui is a seasoned Test Lead with a diverse skill set and a track record of managing multiple consumer and customer-facing applications. He holds certifications in PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, ITIL, Prince2, and ISTQB, providing him with a solid foundation for managing projects effectively.
His expertise lies in leading and managing testing efforts across various domains, including API, Web, Mobile App, and Digital testing. Saif takes pride in his contributions to delivering some of the ‘Highest rated Apps’ in Europe, India, and other APAC regions, boasting millions of downloads across different App stores.
Kevin Harris
QA Manager, SixWorks United Kingdom
Kevin Harris has been working in Testing for over 25 years, with the last 17 years in Agile.
He has worked in small start-ups, and large multi-nationals, and has worked in multiple different industries, including aviation, banking, defense, communications and big data. Kevin has also been a developer (didn’t like it!), and a scrum master, and currently works for a startup in the UK as the QA Manager, setting up the Test Department from scratch.
Kevin has been speaking at international conferences for the last 10 years, covering a range of different topics.
In his spare time Kevin watches way too many films, owns way too many books, enjoys art, cheese and running. He is not a big fan of tomatoes.
