Cedric Francois

QC manager

Join my presentation on: Beyond Standards: Testing Where Theory Fails

Testing standards and frameworks provide solid foundations, but real-world challenges expose critical blind spots. From automation struggling to capture user experience to incomplete strategies for CI/CD environments and the gap between developer and tester-led testing, it’s time to rethink our approach. This session explores the gray areas of testing and offers pragmatic solutions to bridge these gaps.
 
 
 
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Who is Cedric Francois?

Quality and testing expert with over 15 years of experience, currently Test Manager and quality leader within my company.
 
As a member of the IT governance committee, I drive the transformation towards CI/CD and shift-left practices. Passionate about continuous improvement, I enjoy collaborating with teams on the ground, providing them with a clear vision while understanding their needs.
 
Former ISTQB trainer, experienced speaker and trusted communicator, I focus on empathetic leadership and inspiring audiences through impactful presentations and workshops.

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Beyond Standards: Testing Where Theory Fails

Testing standards and frameworks provide solid foundations, but real-world challenges expose critical blind spots. From automation struggling to capture user experience to incomplete strategies for CI/CD environments and the gap between developer and tester-led testing, it’s time to rethink our approach. This session explores the gray areas of testing and offers pragmatic solutions to bridge these gaps.
 
Takeaways:
  1. The limits of standards – Identifying the aspects of testing that frameworks and certifications don’t cover.
  2. The Dev/Test gap – How to create an effective link between developer-led and tester-led testing.
  3. Pragmatic strategies – Solutions to adapt testing to real-world challenges without being trapped by rigid methodologies.