KPMG Best Agile Project
Awarded for the best software testing project in an agile environment.
Judges were looking for:
- Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results.
- Verification of Best Practices included as part of the Agile project delivery.
- A clear understanding and evaluation of software testing/QA challenges in an agile environment and how these have been overcome.
- Concrete evidence of excellent communication between all stakeholders & commitment to working and learning rapidly and delivering high quality software frequently.
Finalists in this category are:
- Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
- British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
- BP in partnership with ECS
- Ciklum
- Cognizant
- Cygnet Infotech
- ComputerShare in partnership with Infosys
- DPD
- IBM
- Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Wipro
- Legal & General
- Virgin Media O2 in partnership with NTT Data
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Qualitest Best use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Testing
The award for the Best use of Artificial Intelligence in a Software testing project.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Cognizant
- UBS
- Zurich Insurance in partnership with Wipro
Best Test Automation Project – Functional
The award for the best use of automation in a functional software testing project.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Avaloq in partnership with Infosys
- BP in partnership with ECS
- British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
- HSBC in partnership with Capgemini
- Kone in partnership with TCS
- Proximus
- Sony
- Telia in partnership with Tech Mahindra
- Vodafone
- Virgin Media
- Volkswagon Financial Services in partnership with Capgemini
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:
- 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- ABN Amro
- Allianz TechnologyÂ
- Capgemini
- HCL Technologies
- IBM
- UBS
- Social Security Scotland in partnership with 2i Testing
- Wipro
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 were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Liam Meagher, 2i Testing
- George Smith, Capgemini
- Aida Dedic, Deloitte
- Callum Wardil, Deloitte
- Lily-jo Adamek, Deloitte
- Tara Suran, IBM
- Thomas Downham, IBM
- Luke Shuttleworth, KPMG
- Mustafa Yilmaz, Testinium
Leapwork Testing Manager of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding test manager or team leader over the last 12 months.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Stephanie Smith, Capgemini
- Sophie Levene, Deloitte
- Mike Gibson, DXC Technology
- Simon Prior, Easyjet
- Richard Shenton, KPMG
- Yelena Khassanova, Kavichki LLC
- Scott Kavanagh, Lloyds Banking Group
- Sergio Avalos, PWC
- James Eastham, ROQ
- Mehmet Parlak, Testinium
- Subhendu Mohanty, Virgin Media O2
Test Associates Best Overall Testing Project – Retail
Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the retail sector.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- River Island in partnership with Cigniti
- Successive Technologies
- Waitrose in partnership with Cognizant
Tech Mahindra Best Overall Testing Project – Finance
Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the finance sector.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- ADSSÂ in partnership with KPMG
- ABN Amro in partnership with Infosys
- Crown Agents Bank in partnership with Deloitte
- Close Brothers Plc in partnership with Cognizant
- Fime
- HSBC
- IBM
- IntellectDesign
- Wesleyan in partnership with KPMG
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Nationwide Building Society in partnership with IBM
- BTCTurk in partnership with Testinium
Best Overall Testing Project – Communication
Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the communication sector.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- BICS in partnership with Infopulse
- British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
- British Telecom in partnership with Qualitest
- British Telecom in partnership with TCS
- NTT Data
- Telenet in partnership with Infosys
- TestDevLab
- Virgin Media O2 in partnership with NTT Data
- Vodafone in partnership with Sandhata
Cognizant Best Use of Technology in a Project
Awarded for outstanding application of technology in a testing project.
Judges were 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​.
Finalists in this category are:
- Aviva in partnership with TCS
- Aviva in partnership with Wipro
- British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
- Ciklum
- CentricaÂ
- Daffodil Software
- IBM
- Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Publicis Sapient
- Nationwide Building Society in partnership with TCS
- Natwest in partnership with Infosys
- Testingxperts
Wipro Testing Team of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding overall testing team of the year.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Aviva
- Bord Gais
- Homeserve
- KPMG
- Mastek
- Nationwide Building Society
- Natwest
- Deloitte
- QAwerk
- Severn Trent
- Test Fort
- Wilko
Capgemini Testing Management Team of the Year
Awarded to the testing management team that has shown consistently outstanding leadership.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
- Mastek
- NTT Data
- Network Rail in partnership with Cognizant
- QA Mentor
- TSB in partnership with Cognizant
- Zurich Insurance Group
IBM 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 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Aviva in partnership with TCS
- British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
- Covea Insurance in Partnership with Vitality and Qualitest
- Credit Suisse
- E-ON
- Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Wipro
- Mindtree
- Open University in partnership with Infosys
- Sky
- University of Cambridge
Leading Vendor
Awarded to the vendor who receives top marks for their product/service and customer service.
Judges were 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.
Finalists in this category are:
- Ciklum
- Cognizant
- Infopulse
- Keysight
- Kavichki LLC
- Nfocus
- NTT Data
- Perfecto by Perforce
- Testinium
- QA Mentor
- Qualitest
- Wipro