Florian Fieber

Florian is a senior consultant, product strategist, and recognized expert in software quality assurance with more than 20 years of experience in the field. At TestSolutions, his work focuses on test strategy, test process assessment and improvement, and the design of scalable QA operating models across the entire software lifecycle. He is also responsible for strategic product management and portfolio development for testing services, as well as internal upskilling and knowledge management in software testing.

 

With a background in media informatics and information systems, he started his career as a software developer and research assistant before moving into quality assurance. He has co-founded several consulting and training companies and supports organizations across industries in establishing effective and sustainable testing practices. Since 2022, he has served as President of the German Testing Board, actively contributing to the advancement of professional standards and education in software testing.

Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally transforming software testing – but not in the way many expect. While AI promises significant efficiency gains, it simultaneously introduces new quality risks: more code, higher speed, but also more defects, uncertainty, and a growing need for validation. This talk explores why testing becomes the central quality authority in the age of AI and why the human role remains indispensable.

 

Using current examples, the talk demonstrates where AI delivers real value in the testing process, where its limitations lie, and why concepts such as human-in-the-loop and collaborative intelligence are essential for sustainable software quality. A key focus is the evolving role of testers: moving away from purely tactical execution toward strategic responsibility, risk analysis, and critical evaluation of AI-generated results.