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The Test Tribe 20th Porto Meetup

6th December 2023
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM MST

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WHEN

12th November 2025
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM GMT

WHERE

Devexperts Portugal
Edifício Península, Praça do Bom Sucesso 127-131, 4150-146 Porto

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Robot Framework: Where Functional Meets Automation

In today’s digital economy, quality is strategic. Fast delivery cycles, complex software architectures, and high user expectations have pushed testing from a supporting role to a central pillar of modern software development. However, while the need for test automation is widely recognized, many organizations struggle to assess how mature their testing efforts truly are, or how to evolve them. That’s why DBServices developed the Test Automation Levels (TAL), a practical, experience-based maturity model that maps the evolution of test automation across five distinct stages. This model helps teams assess where they stand, identify gaps, and take actionable steps to achieve a more reliable and scalable testing practice.

Key Takeaways:

•⁠ Test automation as a strategic pillar of modern software development
•⁠ ⁠How to assess and evolve your team’s maturity in test automation
•⁠ Practical insights from the Test Automation Levels (TAL) model developed by DBServices

Session #1

Rita van der Sandt

Tester Cegid PHC

Rita began her career in the Health Sciences field, later transitioning into the Information Technology sector, where she worked as a Functional Tester and later as a Product Owner. She currently works as a Tester focused in Test Automation.

Ctrl+Z for Adults

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the world of software testing automating tasks, generating tests, and accelerating processes. But how far can it really go? In this talk, we will explore the benefits and risks of using AI in the QA field, discussing why socio-emotional and distinctly human skills remain essential, even in an increasingly automated landscape. A practical and timely reflection on our role in the future of quality.

Key Takeaways:

•⁠ How AI is transforming software testing
•⁠ Tools and real-world examples of AI-driven automation
•⁠ The risks and limitations of relying solely on artificial intelligence
•⁠ The importance of socio-emotional skills in QA
•⁠ Why empathy, creativity, and critical thinking remain irreplaceable
•⁠ The future of QA professionals: technology with consciousness
•⁠ Practical reflections on collaboration between humans and AI

Session #2

Gil Coelho

Scrum Knight (Scrum Master + Software Developer/Tech Lead) Critical Tech Works

Engineer by profession and curious by nature, with over 10 years in the software world. Co-founder and former president of a Toastmasters club and former Portuguese Red Cross lifeguard. Loves to travel and explore new places, especially by motorcycle, car, or even on foot. Passionate about games and everything related to cars, motorcycles, airplanes, and engineering.

Mind Map Driven Testing

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the world of software testing automating tasks, generating tests, and accelerating processes. But how far can it really go? In this talk, we will explore the benefits and risks of using AI in the QA field, discussing why socio-emotional and distinctly human skills remain essential, even in an increasingly automated landscape. A practical and timely reflection on our role in the future of quality.

Key Takeaways:

•⁠ How AI is transforming software testing
•⁠ Tools and real-world examples of AI-driven automation
•⁠ The risks and limitations of relying solely on artificial intelligence
•⁠ The importance of socio-emotional skills in QA
•⁠ Why empathy, creativity, and critical thinking remain irreplaceable
•⁠ The future of QA professionals: technology with consciousness
•⁠ Practical reflections on collaboration between humans and AI

Session #3

Pedro Alves

Senior QA Analyst Natixis

With a background in engineering and 12 years in the testing field, Pedro has worked in technology for 27 years across various sectors including television, finance, e-commerce, betting, and currently in1 insurance. Enthusiastic about the financial world, cooking, and outdoor activities — when he’s unreachable, he’s either cycling or at sea.

Rovo on Jira: The Power of AI in Test and Bug Management

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the world of software testing automating tasks, generating tests, and accelerating processes. But how far can it really go? In this talk, we will explore the benefits and risks of using AI in the QA field, discussing why socio-emotional and distinctly human skills remain essential, even in an increasingly automated landscape. A practical and timely reflection on our role in the future of quality.

Key Takeaways:

•⁠ How AI is transforming software testing
•⁠ Tools and real-world examples of AI-driven automation
•⁠ The risks and limitations of relying solely on artificial intelligence
•⁠ The importance of socio-emotional skills in QA
•⁠ Why empathy, creativity, and critical thinking remain irreplaceable
•⁠ The future of QA professionals: technology with consciousness
•⁠ Practical reflections on collaboration between humans and AI

Session #4

Magda Rocha

QA Analyst Broadvoice

With around 10 years of experience as a Nurse (with specialization in Maternal Health), Magda transitioned to IT in 2023 — first as an implementation consultant and currently as a QA. She is the founder and former president of a Toastmasters club, participates in Batucada Radical, works as a promoter/hostess at events, and has a special interest in travel, new cultures, and financial literacy.

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