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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Techmahindra 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:
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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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.