LEADING WITH INTELLIGENCE:
HARNESSING AI IN LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING FOR QUALITY ENGINEERING
29 OCTOBER 2025
9.30 AM GMT - 2.30 PM GMT
Background:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a leadership imperative, especially in the rapidly evolving world of software testing. This tutorial explores how AI is transforming leadership roles in QA and testing functions, influencing strategic decisions, talent management, test optimisation, and product delivery.
From intelligent automation and predictive quality analytics to ethical considerations and human-AI collaboration, we will examine how testing leaders can leverage AI to lead smarter, faster, and more effectively. Whether you’re a test lead, test manager, or head of QA, this session will equip you with practical insights, real-world examples, and leadership frameworks to navigate the AI-powered future of software quality.
Key takeaways:
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Strategic View of AI in Testing Leadership: Understand how AI is reshaping leadership roles and quality strategies at an organizational level.
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AI-Augmented Decision Making: Learn how to enhance testing decisions using AI-driven data, insights, and predictive capabilities.
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Leadership Mindset for AI Adoption: Explore the mindset shifts and cultural changes needed to successfully lead AI initiatives in testing.
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Human-AI Collaboration: Discover how to foster effective collaboration between testers, leaders, and intelligent systems..
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Governance and Ethical Leadership: Gain clarity on responsible AI use, including transparency, fairness, and accountability in testing environments.
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Practical Implementation Insights: Take away actionable tips, tools, and real-world examples to integrate AI into your testing workflows.
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Future Trends and Opportunities: Get a forward-looking view of upcoming AI advancements and how to prepare your teams to leverage them.
Trainer:
Laveena Ramchandani
Quality Engineering Manager – Digital & Data Science
easyJet
Laveena Ramchandani is the Quality Engineering Manager – Digital & Data Science at easyJet, where she leads testing and quality assurance across digital platforms and data-driven initiatives. With over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, Laveena has contributed to diverse sectors including retail, insurance, residential, transport, and aviation, consistently delivering high-quality, user-focused solutions.
Her career includes key roles at Deloitte, ScottLogic, Transport for London, and CGI, where she developed expertise in testing, business computing, data migration, and BI reporting. She is certified in ISTQB, ITIL, and SQL, and combines technical acumen with a strategic mindset.
Laveena is a graduate of Queen Mary University of London, where she built the foundation for her career in technology and leadership.
A passionate advocate for continuous learning, Laveena actively shares her insights through blogging, speaking, coaching, and training—helping shape the future of quality engineering while uplifting the wider tech community.
Who should attend ?
This workshop is for anyone looking to lead more intelligently in the age of AI—whether you're already in a leadership role or preparing to grow into one. It’s ideal for professionals across quality engineering, SRE, and project delivery who want to understand how AI is reshaping the way we lead, make decisions, and collaborate.
You’ll benefit from this workshop if you are:
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QA Engineers, Test Leads, and Automation Specialists: Looking to expand your influence and drive AI-enabled quality practices
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Site Reliability Engineers (SREs): Interested in leveraging AI for smarter incident management, reliability, and system health decisions
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Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and Team Leads: Responsible for team direction, quality outcomes, and tech adoption
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Project and Delivery Managers: Seeking to integrate AI-informed insights into project planning and risk management
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Aspiring Leaders and Individual Contributors: Wanting to build leadership capabilities and stay ahead of emerging trends
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Product Owners & Transformation Champions: Focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and AI-powered delivery
Whether you're leading today or preparing to lead tomorrow, this workshop will give you the mindset, tools, and frameworks to navigate AI confidently in your role.
Format:
This half day workshop is not just another workshop—it's a hands-on, interactive experience designed to engage, challenge, and inspire. Work closely with expert facilitators, take part in group exercises, and collaborate with peers through real-world scenarios and guided discussions. You’ll walk away with practical tools, strategic insights, and the confidence to apply AI-driven leadership in your quality engineering and decision-making processes.