On the latest episode of Tech and Test, I’m joined by Elliott Clark, CEO and founder of Batteries Included, for a deep and thoughtful conversation about the cost of testing, what to test (and when), and how to align engineering efforts with your company's mission.

We cover:

🧪 What testing is really worth investing in — and where to avoid the trap of "just write more tests"
⚖️ Balancing the cost of testing with the speed of product delivery
🧠 Testing ML systems — and why they require a very different mindset
📊 Using probabilistic approaches to simulate production traffic data
📈 Why choosing the right data and metrics is essential to ensuring your engineering team is actually solving the right problems
🎯 How to make sure your tests, tools, and tracking all support your company’s mission

A deep dive into the real-world trade-offs of testing at scale — the pain points, the payoffs, and how to make it all work.

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In this episode of Tech and Test, I sit down with Jesús Gianzo Villaverde, a Software Development Engineer in Test, to explore the evolving role of AI in software testing.

We kick things off by discussing Deepseek, a recent development in the world of AI, before diving into the broader landscape of LLMs and biases—how these models work, where they fall short, and what that means for software testing.

We share insights into real-world applications of AI and LLMs in software and games testing, including practical use cases, challenges, and the potential use of AI in testing.

Join us on another great episode of Tech and Test!

In this episode of Tech and Test, I had the privilege of interviewing Rohan Abeelack—a high school student with an incredible passion for computer science. 🌟

Rohan’s enthusiasm for technology is truly inspiring. His fresh perspective, curiosity, and ambitious ideas, like developing a personalised chatbot to help students learn maths and English, reminded me why so many of us entered this field in the first place: to innovate, learn, and make a difference.

For seasoned professionals, Rohan’s story serves as a powerful reminder to:
🔹 Rekindle the excitement for exploring new ideas
🔹 Embrace the curiosity that drives innovation
🔹 Stay connected to the human side of technology—its ability to solve real-world problems and inspire others

Together, we dived into:
🔹 The pros and cons of AI technology and its potential societal impact
🔹 Rohan’s journey into programming and his creative ideas
🔹 His thoughts on the future of AI
🔹 How his visit to Bletchley Park deepened his appreciation for computing history

Whether you’re a seasoned tech professional or just starting your journey, this conversation is a refreshing reminder of why we love what we do.

🎧 Tune in to hear his story.