SPaMCAST 590 - Future of Testing, An Interview with Nancy Kastl

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The SPaMCAST 590 features my interview with Nancy Kastl. Nancy and I discussed testing and the future of the testing profession. The future of testing is not cut and dry; in the short run more automation and in the long-term more codeless testing and AI might replace entry-level testers. An eye-opening interview!</span></p> <p><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/20727/Nancy_Kastl_Photo_.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="238" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nancy’s Bio:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nancy Kastl is an accomplished professional with over thirty-five years of experience as a consultant, facilitator, and instructor in software quality and testing. As an entrepreneur and consultant, she brings her expertise in strategic planning, quality management, software testing, process re-engineering, and measurement to every engagement. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the executive director of SPR’s Testing Services, she provides thought leadership to clients, formulates solutions to their needs, and provides daily guidance and oversight to SPRs on-shore testing team in Chicago. She is the founder and President of the Chicago Quality Assurance Association. Nancy is a frequent conference speaker and served as the QUEST conference chairperson for twelve years. She loves photography, being surrounded by nature, and traveling.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reach out to Nancy on LinkedIn at</span> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-kastl-416170"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">linkedin.com/in/nancy-kastl-416170</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And check out SPR at</span> <a href="https://spr.com/work/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://spr.com/work/</span></a></p> <p><strong>Re-Read Saturday News </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week we continue our re-read of</span> <a href="https://amzn.to/34RuZ6V"><span style= "font-