In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, project management strategies, and the importance of custom logging. Paul shares insights from his recent job experience, detailing how he inherited a project and the challenges he faced. Paul also goes over his Optimus Prime framework and uses it to explore various automation tools, the significance of dynamic waiting, and how to handle test case collisions. The discussion also highlights the role of AI in enhancing automation frameworks and the importance of version control in software development.

In this episode, Joe Colantonio talks with Vasusen Patil, Co-Founder and CEO of Donobu, about how their platform extends Playwright with AI-powered “Vibe Testing.” You’ll discover how this approach blends visual assertions with contextual understanding to build resilient, low-flake tests that keep shipping smooth.

You’ll take away:

What “Vibe Testing” really means and why it’s a game-changer

How AI-authored Playwright tests can self-heal without false positives

The key to balancing autonomy with tester control

Why Donobu’s local-first model keeps your data safe while cutting test flakiness under 2 %

How to try Donobu’s free Playwright AI toolkit

If you want to see where test automation is heading next — and how to future-proof your QA career — don’t miss this one.

Scaling CI/CD for mobile apps is hard. Faster test runs often lead to more tests, more infrastructure, and more complexity. So how do you keep your pipelines healthy and reliable while still shipping at speed?

In this episode, we sit down with Anton Malinski of Marathon Labs to explore the real-world lessons he’s learned building and optimizing mobile CI/CD pipelines. You’ll discover:

• How to scale mobile test automation without introducing friction
• What “healthy CI growth” looks like in practice
• Why real devices still matter, even with a massive emulator fleet
• How backend mocking and dedicated mobile API gateways transform shift-left testing
• Practical advice for teams evolving from weekly releases to on-every-commit confidence

Whether you’re a QA leader, automation engineer, or DevOps practitioner, this conversation gives you the insights and metrics you need to take your mobile testing pipelines to the next level.

In the age of AI, the role of software testers is evolving fast.

Don't miss the QA Summit: https://testguild.me/qasummit

As more repetitive tasks are automated or handled by AI, the testers who will stand out are those who lead, influence, and bring deep subject matter expertise to their teams.

In this exclusive replay from a private Automation Guild 2025 monthly gathering, testing leader Mike Lyles shares exactly how to build those skills — and position yourself for long-term success in the AI era.  You’ll learn how to expand your leadership influence, strengthen your domain expertise, and future-proof your career as testing continues to evolve.

Normally reserved for year-round Automation Guild members, this session is a rare peek into the kind of ongoing training and community support that keeps testers sharp all year long.

If you want to be part of conversations like this — plus dozens of expert sessions, networking opportunities, and live Q&A,, keep your eyes open for Automation Guild 2026 early bird registration.

On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Matt Gilbert, founder of Clear Insight, for a conversation packed with practical wisdom for testers looking to break into, or advance in, modern software quality practices.

Drawing on his experience working across industries such as insurance, healthcare, and SaaS, Matt shares how he transitioned from an aspiring developer to a passionate advocate for testing. They dive deep into the challenges of uniting disparate testing tools, making complex data from performance, accessibility, and security checks accessible to all team members, and the critical importance of educating both testers and business leaders about quality risks.

Matt discusses how Clear Insight was born from the need to simplify usability and performance feedback, making actionable insights available for everyone, regardless of technical background.

Plus, you’ll hear Matt’s take on using AI responsibly in regulated spaces and his advice for testers who want to expand their role beyond functional testing. Whether you’re new to automation, a testing veteran, or curious about the growing intersection of AI and quality engineering, this episode has actionable strategies and real-world stories you won’t want to miss.