Luca Bonmassar – QonfX San Francisco 2026 Speaker

The Swiss Cheese Defense - Multi-Layer Testing in the Age of AI Agents

Abstract

AI agents are shipping code faster than your test suite can keep up. As engineering leaders, we can no longer rely on testing strategies built for human-paced development. This talk introduces a multi-layered approach to verification in the age of autonomous code – inspired by the Swiss cheese model of risk management – and shares hard-won lessons from scaling testing strategy at a Series E company where AI is increasingly writing the first draft.

Key Takeaways

1. Innovation creates noise, making obvious truths harder to see.

2. Question if a problem really needs GenAI or if existing tools suffice.

3. Understand GenAI’s true value beyond the hype.

4. Old and new solutions should complement, not replace, each other.

5. A real-world case study shows how GenAI can be used effectively.

6. Clarity comes from cutting through illusions and embracing simplicity.

About Speaker

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Luca Bonmassar

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Luca Bonmassar is the Chief Technology Officer at Checkr, where he leads engineering, data, and platform teams building large-scale trust and identity infrastructure. Previously, he spent five years at Coinbase, helping scale the company’s platform and engineering organization from tens of millions to over 100 million users. With a background spanning fintech, trading systems, and startups he co-founded, Luca brings a systems-thinking approach to quality, reliability, and developer productivity. He is passionate about building high-performing engineering cultures, designing scalable platforms, and embedding quality into every stage of the software lifecycle.

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