How QA Teams Are Really Using AI in Everyday Testing | Calgary Meetup

​The Test Tribe Calgary Meetup – Beyond Automation: How QA Teams Are Really Using AI in Everyday Testing

​AI is rapidly reshaping Quality Engineering, extending far beyond traditional test automation. In this practical and interactive session, Shanmugam (Shan) explores how modern QA teams are using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot across the entire testing lifecycle - from requirement analysis and test design to defect reporting, collaboration, communication, execution, and test closure activities.

​Rather than focusing on hype, this session dives into real-world use cases, lessons learned, and practical examples from enterprise QA environments. Shan will also discuss where AI delivers the most value, where human judgment remains essential, and how QA professionals can adopt AI responsibly without losing critical thinking or ownership of quality.

​Event Details

- Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Time: 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM MT
- Venue: InceptionU, 800 3 St SE, 3rd Floor, Calgary, AB T2G 0E7

​How to Find Us
The InceptionU learning space is located within the Calgary Central Library at 800 3rd St SE, directly east of City Hall. Make your way to the 3rd floor and walk to the southeast corner where you will see the YELLOW InceptionU door. It will be open for you to come on in!

​Session on:
Beyond Automation: How QA Teams Are Really Using AI in Everyday Testing

​Speaker
Shanmugam (Shan), QA Manager at IBM

​Key Takeaways

• ​Learn how QA teams are practically applying AI across the testing lifecycle

• ​Understand where AI can improve productivity, collaboration, and test effectiveness

• ​Explore the balance between AI assistance and human critical thinking in quality engineering

• ​Gain practical ideas for adopting AI safely and effectively within QA teams

• ​Hear real-world experiences and examples from enterprise testing environments

​About the Speaker
Shanmugam (Shan) brings over 19 years of experience in IT, having worked across multiple roles within the QA space, including delivery and presales. His experience spans industries such as airlines, banking, and healthcare insurance, where he has consistently focused on helping teams deliver high-quality products.

​As a QA leader, Shan takes pride in being a quality gatekeeper for his clients, ensuring products are released with reliability, confidence, and strong customer focus. His practical industry experience and passion for quality engineering bring a grounded and actionable perspective to the evolving role of AI in testing.

​Why You Should Attend

• ​Discover how AI is being used in real QA workflows beyond automation

• ​Learn practical strategies to integrate AI tools into your testing processes

• ​Understand the opportunities and limitations of AI in Quality Engineering

​About The Test Tribe
The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 700+ events and 150K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more.

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