Discover Curiosity's AI-powered platform for redefining outer loop software delivery and productivity

Learn More
Book a Meeting
Why didn’t you test that? Podcast | episode 30

AI's role in the future of software delivery

 

AI tools and testing in 2025

Welcome to episode 30 of the Why Didn’t You Test That? Podcast. In this episode, Rich Jordan and James Walker are joined by special guest Sergio Freire, Director of Solution Architecture, Test Management at Xray and TestRail. Together, they discuss the future of testing, software delivery and the impact of artificial intelligence.

 

 

The conversation delves into Sergio's journey into the testing field, the evolution of testing practices, and the cultural challenges organisations face in adopting effective testing strategies. Sergio also shares his insights on balancing automation with exploratory testing and the growing role of AI in enhancing testing processes.

James and Sergio emphasise the need for a collaborative culture in software development and the significance of quality engineering as a team effort. The episode highlights that while automation is essential, exploratory testing, intuition, and human experience remain invaluable in assessing risks and driving continuous improvement in testing practices.

Watch the full episode to learn more!

      

00:00 Introduction to Testing and Career Paths

04:40 The Evolution of Testing and Its Importance

07:28 Cultural Challenges in Testing

15:30 Sergio's Analogy for Testing

18:27 Teaching Testing at Universities

24:14 The Role of Automation in Testing

31:20 Exploratory Testing vs. Automation

39:00 AI in Testing: Opportunities and Risks

Hosts and guests

James Walker - Curiosity Software CEO

James Walker - Co-Founder & CEO

James Walker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Curiosity Software, where he works with a range of organisations to identify and resolve their quality needs.

Rich Jordan - Curiosity Software

Rich Jordan - Enterprise Solution Architect

Rich Jordan has reached over 20 years in testing, mainly within complex financial services environments. 

Sergio Freire - Solution Architect at TestRail

Sergio Freire - Solution Architect

Sergio has been helping Fortune 500 companies achieve great, high-quality, testable products, for over 20 years.

Watch more episodes!

The Curiosity Software podcast, hosted by Rich Jordan, Huw Price and the Curiosity team! Together with guests, they share their insight and expertise in driving software design, development and quality.

Learn how you can improve your journey to quality software delivery, by considering how much do you really understand about your systems, and when things inevitably go wrong, why didn’t you test that?

Watch all Episodes
Why didnt you test that? podcast.

Deliver quality software at speed

Speak to a Curiosity expert today to learn how we can help you deliver better software

Book a Meeting

Curiosity Platform Video - Quality Modeller & Enterprise Test Data Curiosity Platform Video - Quality Modeller & Enterprise Test Data