06 Jun,2025
Guest Lecture on Elevate Your QA Journey
A guest lecture titled “Elevate Your QA Journey: From Entry-Level Excellence to Leadership Impact” was organized on 6 June 2025 by the Department of Master of Computer Applications at G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and management The event aimed to provide valuable insights into the evolving role of Quality Assurance (QA) professionals, from foundational skills to strategic leadership.
The session was conducted by Mr. Kailash Pathak, Senior Quality Lead Manager who is a seasoned QA expert with years of experience in software testing, automation frameworks, and QA leadership. The lecture focused on the structured growth of a QA professional—starting from mastering testing fundamentals to eventually taking on leadership roles that influence product quality, team performance, and strategic direction.
Key highlights of the lecture included:
• The importance of technical proficiency and process understanding at the entry level.
• Skills that distinguish mid-level QA professionals, such as test automation, CI/CD integration, and communication across teams.
• Transitioning to QA leadership by embracing ownership, mentoring, cross-functional thinking, and contributing to quality strategy.
• Real-world examples from the speaker’s career to illustrate how QA professionals can create measurable impact.
• Industry trends, including AI in testing, shift-left practices, and quality engineering as a discipline.
Overall, the lecture was highly insightful and motivating, especially for students and early-career professionals aspiring to grow in the field of software quality assurance. It emphasized the value of continuous learning, strategic thinking, and proactive leadership in shaping a successful QA career.
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