Gregory Goldshteyn

😱 “Can QA just quickly approve this?” In their minds, QA is a straight line: ➡️ Send document ➡️ Get approval ➡️ Move on Nice. Simple. And completely fictional. Because the real QA path isn’t a straight shot from A to B. It’s a series of well considered steps. i Before anything gets the seal of approval from QA, someone has already mentally walked through a whole chain of questions: 🤔 What is this really changing, and why now? 🤔 What does this touch — process, equipment, risk, training, validation, suppliers? 🤔 Does this clash with an existing SOP, WI, or form somewhere else in the system? 🤔 If an auditor asks “show me the story behind this,” will the evidence make sense? We’re not “being difficult.” We’re just trying to make sure today’s quick win doesn’t become tomorrow’s deviation, recall, or regulatory slip up. Good QA work can often appear invisible because the bad thing… never happens. No batch failure. No deviation. No “how did this get approved?” email. No warning letters. Just a quiet system that keeps functioning, safely, for patients and for the business. So when somebody says, “Can you just quickly approve this?”, we chuckle. Not because it’s really that funny. No, (it’s really not very funny.) But because the contrast between the straight line in their head and the reality of the carefully connected line QA is drawing is, let’s say… striking. Yes, it’s not as simple as a single straight line. But it’s this line that connects today’s shortcut to tomorrow’s consequence. It’s this line that chooses patient safety and long-term quality instead of quick wins. 💭 What’s one thing you wish people knew about what it really takes for QA to approve something? Share it below and help demystify that squiggly line 👇

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Most QA engineers spend days (sometimes weeks) just setting up test environments. 🕒 By the time everything’s ready, the product’s already changed. What if setup was instant? That’s exactly what this webinar covers. You’ll see how AI can instantly understand your Playwright project, identify test cases, and generate stable, production-ready tests in minutes. Plus, you’ll learn how to integrate them directly into your CI/CD workflow without rewriting your existing setup. Join our webinar with Tal Barmeir, Sapnesh Naik, and Rebecca Villalba from BlinqIO. 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eT8AKgwN #ai #multilingual #testing #qa #blinqio #autonomous #ttm #aitestengineer #vibetesting #aitesting #softwaretesting #TestGuildWebinar #WorkWithTestGuild

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How do you test a product when there are no specs, no docs, and no clear requirements? If you’ve ever been told, “Just test whatever’s there,” this article is for you. At Certiva QA, we know the struggle is real and common. But guess what? These kinds of projects are also where great QA engineers truly shine. In this article, we break down ✅ How to approach testing without formal documentation ✅ Exploratory techniques that actually work ✅ How to ask the right questions to uncover hidden risks ✅ What we do at Certiva QA to thrive in ambiguity Being a great tester isn't just about executing test cases. It's about thinking critically when there’s little to go on. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dBtcXAZT #QualityAssurance #SoftwareTesting #ExploratoryTesting #AgileTesting #QATips #NoSpecsNoProblem #CertivaQA #QAengineer #TestingWithoutRequirements #RealWorldQA #BugHunting #TestLeadership #QACommunity #TestSmart

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Most QA pros have tracked tests in Excel at some point. It works—until it doesn’t. ⚠️ Version chaos across drives and inboxes ⚠️ Weak password protection ⚠️ Clunky reporting and traceability Modern testing needs more than spreadsheets. From project management platforms like ClickUp or Airtable to dedicated test management tools, there are better ways to track, manage, and report. We break down the best alternatives and where TestMonitor fits in. https://bit.ly/49VXbuk #TestManagement

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Most SR&ED claims don't fail because of weak tech 👇 They fail because of missing documentation. Versioned design docs, commit messages that explain intent, and tagged sprint notes matter as much as the code itself. Here's a practical guide on building SR&ED-ready documentation that your future self (and your CFO) will thank you for. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gE5wRugi Oh, and Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada will thank you too. Make sure your SR&ED applications are defensible. #SRED #IRAP #RDTaxCredits #CRA

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QA bottlenecks aren’t inevitable—they’re a choice. At SQA², we provide scalable, flexible QA that moves with your development team, not against it. Faster releases. Fewer slowdowns. Because QA should accelerate, not delay.

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Most QA processes work… until they don’t. Once your product scales, clarity drops, bugs multiply, and teams start relying on scattered screenshots and inconsistent reporting. Let's break down the four biggest failure points: 1️⃣ Volume > Clarity 2️⃣ Too many tools 3️⃣ Reproduction friction 4️⃣ No analytics to prioritize If your QA process feels like a bottleneck, this is for you. Try JotGo today! www.jotgo.io #BugReporting #QA #SoftwareTesting #DevOps #JotGo #Automation #SoftwareDevelopment #DeveloperTools #TechSolutions #DeBugging #BugManagement

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