Best Mobile Testing Project
Awarded for the best use of technology and testing in a mobile application project.
Judges were looking for:
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Demonstration of a clear and concise “preparatory phase”
- Evidence of successful use of a best practice method/technique
- Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
- Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards
Finalists
- Buzzfeed in partnership with EPAM Systems
- IBM Bell Canada Testing Centre Of Excellence Program
- Rogers Communications in partnership with Tech Mahindra
Best Use of Technology in a Project
Awarded for outstanding application of technology in a testing project.
Judges were looking for:
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of technology choices and application
- Cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose technology was correctly and effectively used
- Evidence of working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Evidence and evaluation of technology being used to overcome project challenges/obstacles
- Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards
Finalists
- Aspire Systems
- CAPCO
- Deloitte
- IBM Bell Canada Testing Centre Of Excellence Program
Most Innovative Project
Awarded for the project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of software testing.
Judges were looking for:
- A project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of software testing
- An attempt to push boundaries within the industry
- Evidence of working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
- Proof of a commitment to high quality and standards
Finalists
- Dow Jones in partnership with Infosys
- IBM Bell Canada Testing Centre Of Excellence Program
- Albertsons in partnership with IntelliQA
- Refinitiv
Best Test Automation Project – Functional
The award for the best use of automation in a functional software testing project.
Judges were looking for:
- Demonstration of the best use of automation in a functional software testing project
- Utilisation of a well-developed test suite of testing scripts
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
- Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards
Finalists
- Ciklum
- IBM Bell Canada Testing Centre Of Excellence Program
- Infosys
- QA Consultants
- Refinitiv
Best Test Automation Project – Non-Functional
The award for the best use of automation in a non-functional software testing project.
Judges were looking for:
- Demonstration of the best use of automation in a non-functional software testing project
- Utilisation of appropriate test technique to identify underlying root cause
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
- Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards
Finalists
- DTCC in partnership with Infosys
- Refinitiv
- Rogers in partnership with Tech Mahindra
Graduate Tester of the Year
A recent graduate, who has completed university or an apprenticeship scheme in the last 2 years, who has shown outstanding commitment and development in the testing field.
Judges were looking for:
- Evidence of outstanding commitment and development in the testing field
- Proof of excellent communication skills with all stakeholders
- Efforts to keep up-to-date with trends, guidelines and best practices in the industry
- Evidence of a dedication to self training and improvement
- Demonstration of successful outcomes that meet the aims and targets set
- Proof of engagement with the wider testing and QE community
Finalists
- Anuja Pande, QA Mentor
- Dimpy Gupta, Tech Mahindra
Testing Manager of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding test manager or team leader over the last 12 months.
Judges were looking for:
- Excellent people management and communication skills
- Evidence of achieving project aims and targets through effective leadership
- Proof of commitment to the wider testing and QE community
- Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results
- Evidence of a commitment to high quality and standards
- Demonstration of self-evaluation, commitment to self-learning and improvement
Finalists
- Elizabeth Mahr, IBM
- Nitin Tawde, QA Mentor
Testing Team of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding overall testing team of the year.
Judges were looking for:
- Evidence of a cohesive team identity and unity
- Outstanding communication demonstrated within the software testing team and with other stakeholders
- Evidence of achieving project aims and targets through effective team work
- Commitment to the wider testing and QE community
- Evidence of a strong team ethos
- Proof of continued commitment to improving, up-skilling and self-development
Finalists
- IBM Bell Canada Testing Centre Of Excellence Program
- QA Mentor
- Refinitiv
- Testingxperts
- Trigent Software
Testing Management Team of the Year
Awarded to the testing management team that has shown consistently outstanding leadership.
Judges were looking for:
- Excellent people management and communication skills
- Evidence of achieving project aims and targets through effective leadership
- Proof of commitment to the wider testing and QE community
- Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results
- Evidence of a commitment to high quality and standards
- Demonstration of self-evaluation, commitment to self-learning and improvement
Finalists
- IBM
- QA Mentor
- Refinitiv
- Rogers Communications in partnership with Tech Mahindra
Best Agile Project
Awarded for the best software testing project in an agile environment.
Judges were looking for:
- A clear understanding of software testing/QE challenges in an agile environment and how these have been overcome
- Concrete evidence of excellent communication between all stakeholders
- Examples of a commitment to working and learning rapidly and delivering high quality software frequently
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Illustration of how the principles of the agile manifesto have been used, i.e., ‘responding to change over following a plan’ and ‘individuals and interactions over processes and tools’
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
Finalists
- You.I TV in partnership with EPAM Systems
- Raptor Technologies in partnership with Trigent Software
- Refinitiv
- Talend
- XPO Logistics
Best Overall Testing Project – Retail
Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the retail sector.
Judges were looking for:
- Evidence of working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
- Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
- Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards
Finalists
- A1QA
- Deloitte
- Infosys
- Kraft-Heinz Company
- QA Consultants
Best Overall Testing Project – Finance
Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the finance sector.
Judges were looking for:
- Evidence of working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
- Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
- Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards
Finalists
- Capco
- IBM Bank of Montreal TCoE program
- Infosys
- Northern Trust
Best Overall Testing Project – Communication
Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the communication sector.
Judges were looking for:
- Evidence of working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
- Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique
- Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
- Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
- Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
- Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards
Finalists
- Cox Communications in partnership with Infosys
- IBM Bell Canada Testing Centre Of Excellence Program
- Tech Mahindra
Leading Vendor
Awarded to the vendor who receives top marks for their product/service and customer service.
Judges were looking for:
- Evidence of a commitment to high quality and standards to customers
- Commitment to customer satisfaction
- Evidence of value for money
- Proof of thought leadership and drive to further the software testing/QE industry
- Evidence of reliability, flexibility and speed of installation
Finalists
- Eggplant
- Perfecto by Perforce
- QA Mentor
- Testim.io