Nishan Portoyan is a Software Quality Ambassador with over 18 years of experience in software testing, test automation, and requirements engineering. He is actively involved in the testing community at both national and international level and is committed to advancing modern testing and automation practices across the profession.
At Infometis, Nishan supports organizations in designing test automation strategies, improving engineering practices, and building sustainable quality processes. His focus lies in helping teams create robust, maintainable, and scalable automation solutions that deliver lasting value and support efficient software delivery.
As an international speaker and trainer, Nishan shares practical insights, real-world lessons learned, and structured approaches that connect test automation, quality engineering, and business needs. He is known for combining technical depth with practical relevance and for helping teams strengthen quality through effective and sustainable automation.
The ISTQB CTAL-TAE syllabus offers a structured and practical framework for building effective, maintainable, and scalable test automation. In this talk, I will introduce the main content areas of the syllabus and show why they matter in real projects, far beyond certification alone.
The session will cover the key topics of CTAL-TAE v2.0, including test automation across the software development lifecycle, the design and architecture of test automation solutions, implementation and deployment, integration into CI/CD pipelines, reporting and metrics, verification of automation solutions, and continuous improvement. These topics help move test automation from isolated scripting efforts to a sustainable engineering discipline.
For the audience, the value is clear and practical. Participants will gain a better understanding of what good test automation requires, where common weaknesses and failures appear, and how the syllabus supports stronger decisions in day-to-day work. The talk will also show how CTAL-TAE helps professionals grow from tool users into test automation engineers who understand strategy, structure, and long-term quality.
Organizations also benefit from this perspective. The syllabus supports a more consistent approach to automation, helps teams build solutions that are easier to maintain, and strengthens the connection between automation activities and business goals.
Attendees will leave with a clear picture of what CTAL-TAE covers, why it is relevant for modern software delivery, and how its content supports both personal growth and stronger automation practices across teams.
