Panel Discussion

Is Gen AI the Future of
QA and Software Testing?

Generative AI is making waves in the software development world, but what does this mean for software testers? Is this the end of the road, or just the beginning of a new era? Will Gen AI revolutionize the workflows of testers, transforming how companies from agile startups to global enterprises approach software quality and delivery? With the demand for speed at an all-time high, can you afford to overlook Gen AI’s role in testing?

Join us for an exclusive 60-minute on-demand session where industry leaders dive into how AI and automation are fueling the next wave of innovation in software testing. Our expert panelists discuss the latest trends, share key strategies, and reveal how to integrate Gen AI into your testing processes. Watch the session now!

Agenda

The Future of Continuous Testing:
AI’s Role in DevTestOps
AI-Driven Test Prioritization:
Focusing on What Matters Most
The Future of Test Data Management with AI

Speakers

Shrish
Shrish Ashtaputre  
Technical Director & QA Practice Head, Calsoft

Shrish has over 25 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and DevOps. His expertise spans software development, data center technologies, and automation. 

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He has a proven track record of developing test automation frameworks that meet industry standards. Shrish has successfully managed projects in both enterprise and startup environments and skilled at building and mentoring high-performing teams.
Ayush Shrivastava
​Ayush Shrivastava  
Founder & CEO,
Quash

With over 8 years of experience in scaling mobile apps from zero to millions of downloads, Ayush has played key roles in companies like Rigi, Ola, and Rebel Foods, driving innovation in mobile engineering.

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As an open-source contributor and the founder of Quash, Ayush is reshaping mobile QA through AI-driven automation, making him a standout leader in both the development and open-source communities.
Deep Barot
​Deep Barot  
CEO,
Contextqa

Deep Barot is based in San Francisco and specializes in agentic AI for software testing. He has a strong background in cloud and DevOps, and experience leading engineering teams.

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Deep attended Georgia Tech for Masters in Machine Learning and is currently focused on developing a platform that places user experience at the forefront of testing, aiming to bridge the gap for developers and testers.
Aakash Dharmadhikari
​Aakash Dharmadhikari  
Co-Founder,
realfast

Aakash is the co-founder of realfast, where he is building an AI Transformation Platform for Salesforce Partners. Previously, he founded C42 Engineering, which was acquired by Gojek Indonesia.

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At Gojek, Aakash held key roles, including Chief Product Officer and Board Director, contributing to Gojek’s rapid growth and its merger with Tokopedia, forming the GoTo Group, which went public in 2022. After Gojek, Aakash served as Chief Product Officer at Jiva, Indonesia’s largest AgriTech startup, empowering smallholder farmers across the country.

Who should attend?

Startup Founders, CxO
​Manager/Directors/VPs from Eng./QA/Software/IT
Product/Delivery Managers, Test Architects
Anyone looking to future-proof their
software testing strategy

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