TEST TALK

Test Automation Management and Tools

Welcome to Test Talk, where leaders at QA Consultants share thoughts and commentary on software testing and the marketplace.

In this video, Senior Consultant, Mobile COE Leader, Marsha Krakowsky, discusses our approach to automation management along with quality assurance industry tools.

Transcript

Introduction to Automated Test Management Tools

[Marsha Krakowsky] Hi, I’m Marsha Krakowsky, Senior Consultant Delivery with QA Consultants. Today, I’ll discuss the advantages, setup, and customization of automated test management tools and how they can benefit your business.

Advantages of Automated Test Management Tools

Automated test management tools provide:

  • Consistent Reporting: Ensures uniformity in test results across teams.
  • Process Development: Helps create and manage testing workflows.
  • Time Efficiency: Speeds up the testing process.
  • Automated Reporting: Reduces manual effort and enhances consistency.

Ease of Tool Setup

Setting up automated test management tools is straightforward. QA Consultants assists clients by:

  • Developing workflows tailored to their operations.
  • Customizing tools to fit specific business needs.
  • Guiding clients through the entire setup process.

Standardized Approach

QA Consultants follows a standardized approach:

  • Collaborating with users and management to identify requirements.
  • Designing consistent systems tailored to organizational needs.
  • Building a knowledge base for ongoing operations.
  • Training administrators to handle daily tool management.

Customizability of Test Management Tools

Test management tools are highly customizable:

  • Pre-built workflows serve as standards for various projects.
  • QA Consultants works with project teams to tailor workflows to specific needs.
  • Customizations ensure tools are practical and user-friendly for clients.

Ease of Training Teams

Training teams to use these tools is simple:

• Custom Training Materials: Tailored to the client’s workflows and processes. • Secondary Training Sessions: Provides additional support and opportunities for clients to ask questions. • Ongoing Support: Ensures clients can make modifications as needed.