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Best use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Testing

The award for the Best use of Artificial Intelligence in a Software testing project.

Judges will be looking for:

• Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
• Examples of benefits likes of cost savings, repeatability, and self-healing of execution scripts.
• Demonstrate Optimization of Test coverage and Test case creation.
• Proof of predictive analysis and Defect Detection.
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Best Test Automation Project – Functional

The award for the best use of automation in a functional software testing project.
Judges will be looking for:

• Verification of functional requirements has been met or exceeded
• Utilisation of a well-developed test suite of testing scripts
• Demonstrate the impact of functional testing on confidence of the project and the deployment into production.
• Detailed Discussion  of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Best Test Automation Project – Non-Functional

• Detailed discussion of non-functional requirements has been met or exceeded
• Validation of the non-functional tests were representation of real-world conditions
• Demonstrate the impact of non-functional testing on confidence of the project and the deployment into production.
• Verification of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

NTT DATA 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 will be looking for:

• Graduate background, and why they joined the testing world
• Examples of challenges in the Journey and how they overcome those challenges
• Evidences and evaluation of self-training and improvement
• Discussion of what graduate wants to do in the future and how they will contribute to the future of testing

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Testing Manager of the Year

Awarded to the most outstanding test manager or team leader over the last 12 months.
Judges will be looking for:

• Demonstrate what they did to build, support, nurture, develop and motivate a team to become successful
• Evidences that are both quantitative (measurable metrics or technical elements that show statically what has been achieved) and qualitative (feedback from the team, project stakeholders, senior’s organisation leaders or customer/users).
• Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results
• Evidence and evaluation of self-improvement and commitment to high standards

Test Associates Best Overall Testing Project – Retail

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the retail sector.
Judges will be looking for:

• Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
• Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & 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
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

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Best Overall Testing Project – Finance

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the finance sector.
Judges will be looking for:

• Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
• Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & 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
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Best Overall Testing Project – Communication

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the communication sector.
Judges will be looking for:

• Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
• Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & 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
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Cognizant Best Use of Technology in a Project

Awarded for outstanding application of technology in a testing project.
Judges will be looking for:

• Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
• Demonstration of Cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose technology was correctly and effectively used
• Illustration of training and upskilling team & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles​

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Wipro Testing Team of the Year

Awarded to the most outstanding overall testing team of the year.
Judges will be looking for:

• Discussion of targets achieved through effective teamwork.
• Highlight the ability to work with a dev/business/product owner around potentially changing requirement.
• Demonstration of strong team ethos
• Evidence and Evaluation of problem-solving and self-improvement within the team

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Testing Management Team of the Year

Awarded to the testing management team that has shown consistently outstanding leadership.
Judges will be looking for:

• Highlight the ability of Excellent people management and communication skills with various examples.
• Discussion of achieving project aims, overcoming challenges and achieving targets through effective leadership.
• Evidence of great vision and forward-thinking to reflect teams are improving constantly.
• Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results

Most Innovative Project

Awarded for the project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of software testing.
Judges will be looking for:

• A project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of Software Testing and quality assurance Implementation.
• Clear demonstration of the innovative nature of the project – what was the driver for innovation and how was it achieved?
• An attempt to push boundaries within the Software Testing Industry.
• Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results
• Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Leading Vendor

Awarded to the vendor who receives top marks for their product/service and customer service.
Judges will be looking for:

• Evidence and evaluation of a commitment to high quality and standards to customers
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Evidence of Value for money, reliability, flexibility and responsiveness to change
• Proof of thought leadership and drive to excel in the Software Testing and QA industry.