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PLATO Panel Talks episodes
- Women in Tech and the Impacts of Allyship
In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, guest host Heather Stapleton (Director of the Apprenticeship Program) is taking over to dive into the crucial topic of allyship within the tech industry. We're also joined by panellists Raena Steeves, Keisha Nguyen, and Joel Vautour, as they chat about what it means to be an ally, why it's so crucial for women in tech, and navigating the complexities of offering effective support. Plus, keep an eye out for our "Allyship Spotlights" that shine a light on PLATO employees' personal experiences and perspectives on allyship, offering valuable insights. Altogether there's a lot to learn from everyone's insights!
Find the Episode Transcript here
Find us at: http://platotech.com/
X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup
25 min - Learning and Growth in Software Testing
In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, our host, Mike Hrycyk is diving into the importance of learning and growth in IT, particularly in software testing. He is joined by two panellists driving learning opportunities at PLATO Kevin Swaine, (Director - Delivery, Atlantic) and Amrit Bhattacharya, (Director - Delivery, Prairies). Together, they discuss the role of individuals and organizations in fostering growth, the balance between technical and leadership skills, and the importance of continuous learning. The panellists also provide their top three growth topics in testing today for individuals looking for development opportunities.
Find the Episode Transcript here
Find us at: http://platotech.com/
X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Mike Hrycyk's X: https://twitter.com/qaisdoes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup
32 min - Indigenous Ownership and PLATO's Mission in Tech
In this PLATO Panel Talks, our host Mike Hrycyk brings together PLATO's Founder and CEO, Keith McIntosh, and Ron Hyggen, CEO of Kitsaki Management LLP and board member of PLATO. Keith and Ron share with us how PLATO came to be and how, together with partners like Kitsaki, PLATO has been able to achieve its goal of Indigenous ownership. Keith and Ron talk to Mike about how Indigenous ownership helps PLATO and Kitsaki bring more opportunities for Indigenous people in the tech industry. Sharing their experiences with PLATO and Kitsaki, our panel also shows how a strong social mission and bringing more communities from across the country to the table brings expertise and opportunities they could've never imagined when they started.
Find the Episode Transcript here
Find us at: http://platotech.com/X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Mike Hrycyk's X: https://twitter.com/qaisdoesKitsaki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitsaki-management-limited-partnership/
28 min - Taking on Enterprise Testing
This month, PLATO Panel Talks is bringing together its panel of experts to help us better understand Enterprise Testing. Our host, Mike Hrycyk, and guest panellists, Jason Lee (Lead of Quality Engineering Practice for Deloitte Canada) and Kamal Ahuja (VP of Service Delivery, AB for PLATO) share their experiences to help answer, "what makes Enterprise Testing different from other testing projects?" They also provide a lens into the various elements of Enterprise Testing and how a Software Tester who is interested in bringing quality to major transformations can do so through Enterprise Testing.
Find the Episode Transcript here
Find us at: http://platotech.com/X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Mike Hrycyk's Twitter: https://twitter.com/qaisdoes37 min - Is Test Automation a Silver Bullet?
PLATO Panel Talks is back for 2023, and our host Mike Hrycyk is sitting down with two returning panellists and experts in Test Automation, Jonathan Duncan, Chief Delivery Officer at PLATO Tech and Sean Wilson, Senior Director of Engineering at Wind River, to ask “is Test Automation a silver bullet?” While the panel may debate whether Automation is a silver bullet for your testing needs, they also share how they set automation up for success on a project and the essential role that Test Automation plays in software testing today and in the future.
Find the Episode Transcript here
Find us at: http://platotech.com/X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup38 min - Introducing The PLATO Training Program pt.2
We are excited to be back this week with part 2 of PLATO Panel Talks: Introducing the PLATO Training Program. In this episode, our host Mike is chatting with two of our PLATO graduates – Michael Jamieson (Sault Ste. Marie) and Nicholas Grant (Vancouver). The graduates are now full-time members of the PLATO team and are joining us for a conversation about their experience throughout the software tester training program and internship. We are so excited to have them on our podcast to share their journey to the course started, the experience of the program, and where they see their careers heading in the future.
We hope you enjoy hearing from our PLATO graduates, and that it helps you get a better sense of what the PLATO software tester training program is all about. If this program sounds like something that might be right for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected]! We’re always happy to answer your questions about the program.
Episode transcript here
Find us at: http://platotech.com/
X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup23 min - Introducing The PLATO Training Program pt.1
The PLATO Training program, which started in 2015 and has now taught and employed more than 250 Indigenous software testers, will be the topic of today's special two-part panel talk. Open to members of the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities, the program provides participants with the education and expertise necessary to begin a career in tech and become full-time software testers.
John Howes, PLATO Training Manager, and Dani Gulliver, a PLATO Instructor, join our host, Mike Hrycyk, for a deep dive into the program from the perspective of those teaching and managing it. In addition to addressing questions regarding eligibility requirements, program fees, and operational details, they also share how teaching and working with students shapes their perspective on what makes a great tester.
If you are an Indigenous person and want to start a career in technology, we encourage you to apply for the PLATO training program.
Applications for the Ottawa class are now being accepted. If you have any questions or want more information check out the links below. We’re always happy to talk.
Stay tuned for pt.2, a panel discussion with two of our recent graduates coming soon...
Episode transcript here
Find us at: http://platotech.com/
X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup30 min - Getting Certified in Accessibility Testing
In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, our host, Mike Hrycyk, is sitting down for a one-on-one conversation with our Director of Service Delivery in Ontario, Abhishek Gupta. In the last year, Abhishek has put together a training certification for PLATO on the fundamentals of accessibility testing. Since then all PLATO employees working on accessibility testing projects have taken the certification to great success. Tune in to hear about how and why Abhishek went about creating this certification and learn how accessibility is helping our team members grow as software testers.
Find us at: http://platotech.com/
X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup34 min - The Creative Art of Locators
PQA Panel is back, and our host Mike Hrycyk is sitting down with two PQA's Automation Testing Team members, Shobana Muhilan and Jordan Coughlan, to dive into using locators in automation testing. Together all three panellists share how through time and experience, they have come to find real satisfaction in the challenge and creativity of making and finding locators in automation testing.
Find us at: http://platotech.com/
X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup29 min - Software Testing in Lottery & Gaming
For this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, we’re excited to bring you the intro episode of a special series on software testing in the lottery and gaming industry. Our VP of Lottery and Gaming, Jennifer Rushton, is taking over as guest host to bring you panel discussions with interesting guests from across the industry to share their insights.
We’re kicking things off with two of our testing experts, Richard Bird and Shawnee Polchis-Lanteigne, as they discuss what makes lottery and gaming testing unique, and brainstorm where our lottery and gaming conversation needs to go next.
Find us at: http://platotech.com/
X: https://twitter.com/PLATOTesting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plato-testing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLATOTechGroup32 min
About PLATO Panel Talks
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Welcome to PLATO Panel Talks! Every month, we bring together a team of experts from our PLATO team and community to talk about their experiences, debate, and discuss issues in the vast world of…
software testing and quality assurance.