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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:

• 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 Technology 
• Capgemini
• HCL Technologies
• IBM
• UBS
• Social Security Scotland in partnership with 2i Testing
• Wipro

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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:

• 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

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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:

• 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

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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:

• River Island in partnership with Cigniti
• Successive Technologies
• Waitrose in partnership with Cognizant

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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:

• ADSS 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

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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:

• Aviva in partnership with TCS
• Aviva in partnership with Wipro
• British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
• Ciklum
• Centrica 
• Daffodil Software
• IBM
• Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Publicis Sapient
• Nationwide Building Society in partnership with TCS
• Natwest in partnership with Infosys
• Testingxperts

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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:

• Aviva
• Bord Gais
• Homeserve
• KPMG
• Mastek
• Nationwide Building Society
• Natwest
• Deloitte
• QAwerk
• Severn Trent
• Test Fort
• Wilko

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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:

• 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

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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:

• 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