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What if Da Vinci had been a software tester? - Barış Sarıalioğlu
Testing as an Art Form Discovering Curiosity and Creativity in Software Quality
Bonus Tipp: Never miss a crucial test again
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Barış Sarıalioğlu
In this episode, I talk with Barış Sarıalioğlu about testing as art and science, through the lens of Leonardo da Vinci. We ask what a tester can learn from curiosity, observation, and experiments. Mona Lisa's smile shows how uncertainty beats 100 pages of metrics. We should aim for understanding, not bug counts. We talk about storytelling, simple reports that people can read, and mixing engineering with empathy. Testers work across disciplines, explore, and make sense of messy projects. Perfection is a trap. Good enough can be great. Balance logic and imagination, and you get impact that reaches beyond tools.
With over 20 years of experience in IT and software engineering, Barış Sarıalioğlu specializes in navigating the complexities of digital transformation, innovation, and leadership
across diverse industries.
His expertise spans Digital Transformation, Agility, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, User Experience, Design Thinking, Quality Assurance, and Software Testing, enabling him to deliver holistic, technology-driven solutions to business
challenges. He has led global teams and managed cross-functional departments, including HR, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and Finance, aligning organizational goals with innovative strategies. His work spans industries such as telecommunications, banking, defense, aviation, automotive, insurance, e-commerce and semiconductors, contributing to high-stakes projects across Turkey, the U.S., Russia, Germany, China, and beyond.
As a published author and keynote speaker at 100+ conferences in 50+ countries, He is dedicated to advancing software engineering and exploring the transformative power of technology on organizations and individuals alike.
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By Richard Seidl | Software Development & Testing ExpertTesting as an Art Form Discovering Curiosity and Creativity in Software Quality
Bonus Tipp: Never miss a crucial test again
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Barış Sarıalioğlu
In this episode, I talk with Barış Sarıalioğlu about testing as art and science, through the lens of Leonardo da Vinci. We ask what a tester can learn from curiosity, observation, and experiments. Mona Lisa's smile shows how uncertainty beats 100 pages of metrics. We should aim for understanding, not bug counts. We talk about storytelling, simple reports that people can read, and mixing engineering with empathy. Testers work across disciplines, explore, and make sense of messy projects. Perfection is a trap. Good enough can be great. Balance logic and imagination, and you get impact that reaches beyond tools.
With over 20 years of experience in IT and software engineering, Barış Sarıalioğlu specializes in navigating the complexities of digital transformation, innovation, and leadership
across diverse industries.
His expertise spans Digital Transformation, Agility, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, User Experience, Design Thinking, Quality Assurance, and Software Testing, enabling him to deliver holistic, technology-driven solutions to business
challenges. He has led global teams and managed cross-functional departments, including HR, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and Finance, aligning organizational goals with innovative strategies. His work spans industries such as telecommunications, banking, defense, aviation, automotive, insurance, e-commerce and semiconductors, contributing to high-stakes projects across Turkey, the U.S., Russia, Germany, China, and beyond.
As a published author and keynote speaker at 100+ conferences in 50+ countries, He is dedicated to advancing software engineering and exploring the transformative power of technology on organizations and individuals alike.
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