Who is Maryna Didkovska?

Director, Quality Engineering

Maryna Didkovska serves as the Quality Engineering Director at EPAM Systems. In her roles spanning Test Manager, Delivery Manager, and Software Automation Engineer, she has adeptly led teams, establishing scalable testing procedures for extensive projects involving over 600 participants. Her expertise extends to crafting testing ecosystems at the enterprise scale, addressing quality architectural issues, and mentoring individuals towards becoming domain experts and leaders. With over 10 years of experience in the AI domain, Maryna has been at the forefront of integrating AI-driven solutions into software quality engineering. She leverages AI to optimize testing processes, enhance automation strategies, and drive intelligent decision-making in quality assurance. Holding a PhD in Software Reliability, Maryna bridges her academic insights with her pragmatic experience in software automation testing, AI, and programming. This synergy enables her to collaborate effectively with global teams and clients, fostering persistent advancements in software quality and catalyzing digital transformations. A frequent contributor to technical and managerial conferences, such as STAREAST, SEETEST, EUROSTAR, Agile+DevOps, Compass, and others, Maryna delves into a spectrum of testing subjects. She ardently champions transparent and measurable quality enhancement processes, advocating for AI-driven innovations in software testing and engineering.

What will Maryna Didkovska be discussing?

Testing by Developers in AI-enabled SDLC

AI and cost optimization have been two of the most prominent topics in the IT domain over the past few years. To reduce costs, many companies and corporations are integrating AI agents into their software development lifecycle, with a particular focus on testing—one of the most expensive phases of development. As a result, testing responsibilities are increasingly being reassigned to developers. As the Head of Quality Engineering Practice in Europe at EPAM, I face this challenge at scale. In this talk, I would share our practical experience in overcoming team resistance and addressing a lack of motivation, while simultaneously exploring innovative approaches to balance cost reduction and software quality. Join me to gain insights into how projects go through transition to AI-driven testing and empower developers in the evolving landscape of software quality engineering.