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 are
- Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
- Cognizant
- Codoid
- Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Wipro Technologies
- NTT Data
- Telefonica in partnership with NTT Data
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 are
- ABN AMRO
- Bahar Software Engineering Consulting Limited in partnership with Testinium
- Codoid
- Deutsche Bank in partnership with HCL Technologies
- Aspire Systems
- Expleo Solutions Ltd
- Intertech
- Nationwide Building Society in partnership with IBM
- Lloyds Banking Group (Consumer Servicing) in partnership with Wipro Technologies
- Vodafone
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 are
- AEGON in partnership with TCS
- Albertsons in partnership with IntelliQA
- Deutsche Bank in partnership with HCL Technologies
- MachNation
- Migros Ticaret A.S.
- Nationwide Building Society in partnership with Deloitte & Global App Testing
- Nationwide Building Society in partnership with TCS
- Open University in partnership with Infosys
- Refinitiv
- Wipro Technologies
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 are
- 10x Future Technologies Services Limited
- a1qa
- Broadridge Financial Solutions Ltd
- Bank of Valetta in partnership with Yethi Consulting
- Centrica HiveHome in partnership with Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Department for Transport in partnership with KPMG
- Experian in partnership with UST Global
- Expleo Solutions Ltd
- Saint-Gobain in partnership with Cognizant
- Turk Telekom in partnership with Netas
- Vodafone in partnership with Accenture
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 are
- Digiterre
- EBA in partnership with Testinium
- Natwest in partnership with Infosys
- Newday
- NTT Data
- QA Mentor
- Refinitiv
- Sky
- Vodafone
- Wipro Technologies
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 QA community
Finalists are
- Daniel Phillips, Capgemini
- Amanda Ho, Deloitte UK
- Athena Zabidi, Deloitte UK
- Tuğba Aydın, Intertech
- Eve Rogers, IBM
- Lydia De Vere, KPMG UK
- Jamil Ahmed, KPMG UK
- Prince Yawlui, Sogeti
- Arda Ender Torçuk, Testinium
- Özcan Arpacı, Testinium
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 QA 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 are
- Simon Wright, Capgemini
- Samir Anand, Deloitte UK
- Mike Gibson, DXC Technology
- Abdulla Mohammad, KPMG UK
- Peter Francome, NTT Data
- Victoria Voloshina, Quality Area
- Ganesh Practoor, Refinitiv
- Suman Bala, Sky
- Martin Hart, Testing Solutions Group
- Stephen Dowling, Sunrise Telecommunications
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 QA community
- Evidence of a strong team ethos
- Proof of continued commitment to improving, up-skilling and self-development
Finalists are
- Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
- EPAM Systems
- HomeServe
- Innogy Business Services
- Refinitiv
- Testingxperts
- Tesco
- Vodafone in partnership with Sandhata Technologies
- WiZink in partnership with Expleo Solutions Ltd
- Zurich Insurance in partnership with DXC Technology
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 QA 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 are
- Cognizant
- BT-EE
- EDP in partnership with Noesis
- Lloyds Banking Group (Consumer Servicing) in partnership with Wipro Technologies
- Metro Bank in partnership with Deloitte
- QA Mentor
- r10 Consulting in partnership with ARUVI Consulting
- Severn Trent Water Limited
- Testinium
- Zurich Insurance
Awarded for the best software testing project in an agile environment.
Judges were looking for:
- A clear understanding of software testing/QA 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 are
- British Telecom Group
- British Telecom in partnership with NTT Data
- British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
- Cognizant
- Intersoft Systems & Programming Limited
- Nationwide Building Society in partnership with IBM
- StayFriends in partnership with EPAM Systems
- Social Security Scotland in partnership with Deloitte
- Sunrise Telecommunications in partnership with Tech Mahindra
- TesterYou
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 are
- Cognizant
- Metro Markets in partnership with Ciklum
- Migros Ticaret A.S.
- NTT Data
- Tesco in partnership with KPMG
- Wilko Retail Ltd
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 are
- ABN AMRO
- Allica Bank in partnership with Maveric Systems
- Close Brothers Group Plc in partnership with Cognizant
- Cynergy Bank in partnership with KPMG
- Garanti BBVA Technology in partnership with Testinium
- Lloyds Banking Group (Consumer Servicing)
- M&G Investments in partnership with Deloitte
- OTP Bank in partnership with Qulix Systems
- r10 Consulting in partnership with ARUVI Consulting
- Tide in partnership with Perforce Software
- Vizor in partnership with Infopulse
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 are
- Cognizant
- NTT Data
- Proximus in partnership with Infosys
- Sunrise Telecommunications in partnership with Tech Mahindra
- Vodafone
- Vodafone in partnership with Accenture
- Vodafone UK in partnership with Sandhata Technologies Limited
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/QA industry
- Evidence of reliability, flexibility and speed of installation
Finalists are
- Cygnet Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
- Ciklum
- Eggplant
- Infopulse
- Maveric Systems
- NTT Data
- nFocus Testing
- Perfecto by Perforce
- QA Mentor
- Wipro