Alessandra Moreira
@alemoreira.bsky.social
Director of Engineering
🎙️ #Podcast Co-Host @engineeringquality.bsky.social
Talking #SoftwareDevelopment, #Testing, #TechLeadership
Opinions are mine, bugs are not
https://www.alessandramoreira.com/
🎙️ #Podcast Co-Host @engineeringquality.bsky.social
Talking #SoftwareDevelopment, #Testing, #TechLeadership
Opinions are mine, bugs are not
https://www.alessandramoreira.com/
We don’t need more automation. We need smarter automation. AI is supercharging the “automate everything” mindset, but at what cost?
Leaders: not every test needs to be automated. Quality comes from intent, not volume.
Automate with care.
#AI #SoftwareTesting #EngLeadership #DevEx
Leaders: not every test needs to be automated. Quality comes from intent, not volume.
Automate with care.
#AI #SoftwareTesting #EngLeadership #DevEx
June 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We don’t need more automation. We need smarter automation. AI is supercharging the “automate everything” mindset, but at what cost?
Leaders: not every test needs to be automated. Quality comes from intent, not volume.
Automate with care.
#AI #SoftwareTesting #EngLeadership #DevEx
Leaders: not every test needs to be automated. Quality comes from intent, not volume.
Automate with care.
#AI #SoftwareTesting #EngLeadership #DevEx
🛠️ Broken culture = broken software.
You can’t debug team dysfunction with a better test framework.
Strong teams build strong systems.
Culture and quality are inseparable.
New post on Road Less Tested 👇
www.roadlesstested.com/p/engineerin...
#softwarequality #DevOps #leadership #testing
You can’t debug team dysfunction with a better test framework.
Strong teams build strong systems.
Culture and quality are inseparable.
New post on Road Less Tested 👇
www.roadlesstested.com/p/engineerin...
#softwarequality #DevOps #leadership #testing
June 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🛠️ Broken culture = broken software.
You can’t debug team dysfunction with a better test framework.
Strong teams build strong systems.
Culture and quality are inseparable.
New post on Road Less Tested 👇
www.roadlesstested.com/p/engineerin...
#softwarequality #DevOps #leadership #testing
You can’t debug team dysfunction with a better test framework.
Strong teams build strong systems.
Culture and quality are inseparable.
New post on Road Less Tested 👇
www.roadlesstested.com/p/engineerin...
#softwarequality #DevOps #leadership #testing
I don’t believe we need industry approved definitions for terms like test, done, or automation.
I believe *teams* just need to agree, and get moving.
I believe *teams* just need to agree, and get moving.
June 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I don’t believe we need industry approved definitions for terms like test, done, or automation.
I believe *teams* just need to agree, and get moving.
I believe *teams* just need to agree, and get moving.
Chasing tools won’t fix broken teams.
Software teams are constantly bombarded with tools promising to streamline development and improve quality. But the truth is, tools don’t create quality; people do.
Software teams are constantly bombarded with tools promising to streamline development and improve quality. But the truth is, tools don’t create quality; people do.
June 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Chasing tools won’t fix broken teams.
Software teams are constantly bombarded with tools promising to streamline development and improve quality. But the truth is, tools don’t create quality; people do.
Software teams are constantly bombarded with tools promising to streamline development and improve quality. But the truth is, tools don’t create quality; people do.
Let's talk about how to involve the whole team in your quality efforts. Code quality is a whole team responsibility.
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
June 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Let's talk about how to involve the whole team in your quality efforts. Code quality is a whole team responsibility.
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
Most bugs aren’t code problems they’re assumption problems. We have to make assumptions, it’s how our brains work. The trick isn’t to avoid them. It’s to notice when we’re making them. That awareness alone can save your team a lot of pain.
June 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Most bugs aren’t code problems they’re assumption problems. We have to make assumptions, it’s how our brains work. The trick isn’t to avoid them. It’s to notice when we’re making them. That awareness alone can save your team a lot of pain.
Clean, maintainable systems don’t happen by accident — they’re built with early, intentional choices. Teams that prioritize sustainability catch issues sooner, make smarter trade-offs, and avoid last-minute chaos. Start early. Your future self will thank you.
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
In Software, Delivery Is Just the Beginning
Embracing Entropy in Software Systems
open.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Clean, maintainable systems don’t happen by accident — they’re built with early, intentional choices. Teams that prioritize sustainability catch issues sooner, make smarter trade-offs, and avoid last-minute chaos. Start early. Your future self will thank you.
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
Shipping isn’t the end—it’s the start. 🏁
Great teams plan after deploy: monitor, maintain, improve.
Entropy creeps in fast. Don’t let your codebase rot.
Read more about this in my latest blog:
www.roadlesstested.com/p/in-softwar...
#softwarequality
Great teams plan after deploy: monitor, maintain, improve.
Entropy creeps in fast. Don’t let your codebase rot.
Read more about this in my latest blog:
www.roadlesstested.com/p/in-softwar...
#softwarequality
In Software, Delivery Is Just the Beginning
Embracing Entropy in Software Systems
www.roadlesstested.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Shipping isn’t the end—it’s the start. 🏁
Great teams plan after deploy: monitor, maintain, improve.
Entropy creeps in fast. Don’t let your codebase rot.
Read more about this in my latest blog:
www.roadlesstested.com/p/in-softwar...
#softwarequality
Great teams plan after deploy: monitor, maintain, improve.
Entropy creeps in fast. Don’t let your codebase rot.
Read more about this in my latest blog:
www.roadlesstested.com/p/in-softwar...
#softwarequality
Everyone’s hyped about AI speeding up dev work.
But fast doesn’t mean better.
AI is a 10x boost only if you know your craft.
⚠️ Fast code isn’t free. Read the full post ↓
🔗 www.roadlesstested.com/p/fast-isnt-...
#SoftwareEngineering #AI #DevLife
But fast doesn’t mean better.
AI is a 10x boost only if you know your craft.
⚠️ Fast code isn’t free. Read the full post ↓
🔗 www.roadlesstested.com/p/fast-isnt-...
#SoftwareEngineering #AI #DevLife
Fast Isn’t Free
AI, Speed, and the Cost of Software Quality
www.roadlesstested.com
April 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Everyone’s hyped about AI speeding up dev work.
But fast doesn’t mean better.
AI is a 10x boost only if you know your craft.
⚠️ Fast code isn’t free. Read the full post ↓
🔗 www.roadlesstested.com/p/fast-isnt-...
#SoftwareEngineering #AI #DevLife
But fast doesn’t mean better.
AI is a 10x boost only if you know your craft.
⚠️ Fast code isn’t free. Read the full post ↓
🔗 www.roadlesstested.com/p/fast-isnt-...
#SoftwareEngineering #AI #DevLife
“Testing is dead.” They said that in 2016. AI says it again now. But here’s the truth: Testing never died—it evolved. Craft, context, and curiosity still matter more than green bars. Let’s build better software together. 🧪🔥 open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
10 Years After ‘Testing Is Dead’
Lessons, Misconceptions, and the Path Forward
open.substack.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Testing is dead.” They said that in 2016. AI says it again now. But here’s the truth: Testing never died—it evolved. Craft, context, and curiosity still matter more than green bars. Let’s build better software together. 🧪🔥 open.substack.com/pub/thetestc...
Reposted by Alessandra Moreira
March 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Reposted by Alessandra Moreira
Your open source project needs a code of conduct. Full stop. Governance isn’t infallible. Do the thing. Earned wisdom from @kat.lol at #MonkiGras
March 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Your open source project needs a code of conduct. Full stop. Governance isn’t infallible. Do the thing. Earned wisdom from @kat.lol at #MonkiGras
Think “Shift Left” is a new trend? It’s old school—like Agile Manifesto old! Embedding testers early isn’t radical. It’s just smart. #QualityMatters #DevCulture #ShiftLeft #QualityEngineering
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz...
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz...
Beyond Buzzwords: Embedding Real Shift-Left Practices
How Short Conversations Today Lead to Better Software Tomorrow
www.roadlesstested.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Think “Shift Left” is a new trend? It’s old school—like Agile Manifesto old! Embedding testers early isn’t radical. It’s just smart. #QualityMatters #DevCulture #ShiftLeft #QualityEngineering
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz...
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz...
Shift left is a concept as old as agile methodologies, so why do people still talk about it as if it is groundbreaking? A better approach is shifting conversations about software quality left instead. www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz...
#ShiftLeft #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #ContinuousTesting
#ShiftLeft #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #ContinuousTesting
Beyond Buzzwords: Embedding Real Shift-Left Practices
How Short Conversations Today Lead to Better Software Tomorrow
www.roadlesstested.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Shift left is a concept as old as agile methodologies, so why do people still talk about it as if it is groundbreaking? A better approach is shifting conversations about software quality left instead. www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-buz...
#ShiftLeft #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #ContinuousTesting
#ShiftLeft #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #ContinuousTesting
Gresham’s law isn't just economics—it explains declining software standards too. Shortcuts become normal, and quality fades. How does your team fight the race to the bottom? #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #QualityEngineering #EngineeringLeadership #WomenInTech
www.roadlesstested.com/p/avoid-a-ra...
www.roadlesstested.com/p/avoid-a-ra...
Avoid a Race to the Bottom in Software Quality
Applying Gresham's Law to Improve Software Quality and Workplace Culture
www.roadlesstested.com
March 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Gresham’s law isn't just economics—it explains declining software standards too. Shortcuts become normal, and quality fades. How does your team fight the race to the bottom? #SoftwareEngineering #Agile #QualityEngineering #EngineeringLeadership #WomenInTech
www.roadlesstested.com/p/avoid-a-ra...
www.roadlesstested.com/p/avoid-a-ra...
Reposted by Alessandra Moreira
Old Irish Proverb: May your heart always be open. And may your elbows stay as wide as your heart.
March 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Old Irish Proverb: May your heart always be open. And may your elbows stay as wide as your heart.
What does it take to deliver quality software? Certainly more than tools and AI.
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-ai-...
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-ai-...
Beyond AI and Automation: The Real Foundations of Software Quality
What Goes Into Delivering Quality Software?
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March 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
What does it take to deliver quality software? Certainly more than tools and AI.
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-ai-...
www.roadlesstested.com/p/beyond-ai-...
This week in our Podcast page, we'll be celebrating all things women in tech. We start with highlighting some pretty amazing women in the quality engineering space.
Who has inspired you in tech?
Who has inspired you in tech?
🌟 Celebrating Women in Tech 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day in style. 💜
For the next six days, we’ll highlight the women who inspire, lead, and make tech better for everyone. From unsung heroes to industry game-changers—get ready for some serious inspiration.
#IWD
This week, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day in style. 💜
For the next six days, we’ll highlight the women who inspire, lead, and make tech better for everyone. From unsung heroes to industry game-changers—get ready for some serious inspiration.
#IWD
March 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This week in our Podcast page, we'll be celebrating all things women in tech. We start with highlighting some pretty amazing women in the quality engineering space.
Who has inspired you in tech?
Who has inspired you in tech?
Not every team needs a tester?! 🤯
Some say testers are essential. Others argue they slow things down. The truth? It depends. Context is king.
Do you really need a dedicated tester? Let’s break it down. 👇 #SoftwareTesting #Agile
www.roadlesstested.com/p/not-all-en...
Some say testers are essential. Others argue they slow things down. The truth? It depends. Context is king.
Do you really need a dedicated tester? Let’s break it down. 👇 #SoftwareTesting #Agile
www.roadlesstested.com/p/not-all-en...
February 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Not every team needs a tester?! 🤯
Some say testers are essential. Others argue they slow things down. The truth? It depends. Context is king.
Do you really need a dedicated tester? Let’s break it down. 👇 #SoftwareTesting #Agile
www.roadlesstested.com/p/not-all-en...
Some say testers are essential. Others argue they slow things down. The truth? It depends. Context is king.
Do you really need a dedicated tester? Let’s break it down. 👇 #SoftwareTesting #Agile
www.roadlesstested.com/p/not-all-en...
A new episode of Engineering Quality Podcast just dropped! And this one feels special. I'm so lucky to get to share experiences alongside my amazing co-hosts. With every episode of Engineering Quality, we’re getting better—more insights, better conversations, and deeper discussions.
🚀 Episode 5 of Engineering Quality is LIVE! 🚀
This is Part 2 of A Career in Testing, and we’re diving deep into the topics that every:
👉 Tester and QA professional should listen to
👉 Engineering leader who is interested in delivering quality software should care about
This is Part 2 of A Career in Testing, and we’re diving deep into the topics that every:
👉 Tester and QA professional should listen to
👉 Engineering leader who is interested in delivering quality software should care about
February 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A new episode of Engineering Quality Podcast just dropped! And this one feels special. I'm so lucky to get to share experiences alongside my amazing co-hosts. With every episode of Engineering Quality, we’re getting better—more insights, better conversations, and deeper discussions.
🚦 No test leadership? You’re not alone. Many testers report to engineering managers who may not fully understand the breadth of testing roles, making career growth and quality advocacy harder. But you can still thrive. 📖 Read more: https://buff.ly/3WNwh0z
February 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🚦 No test leadership? You’re not alone. Many testers report to engineering managers who may not fully understand the breadth of testing roles, making career growth and quality advocacy harder. But you can still thrive. 📖 Read more: https://buff.ly/3WNwh0z
Veronika, Royalee and I had an absolute blast recording Episode 4 of @engineeringquality.bsky.social #podcast! The conversation about a career in testing was so good, we completely lost track of time. And yet, we still had so much more to cover. So, we’re keeping the discussion going in Episode 5!
🚨 Teaser Alert! 🚨
Episode 5, Career in Testing - Part 2 drops 2/19! We’re diving into manual vs. automated testing, common myths, and tips for leveling up. 🎧 Listen to the teaser on Linkedin (link below)!
t.ly/dJGAF
Episode 5, Career in Testing - Part 2 drops 2/19! We’re diving into manual vs. automated testing, common myths, and tips for leveling up. 🎧 Listen to the teaser on Linkedin (link below)!
t.ly/dJGAF
Engineering Quality Podcast on LinkedIn: #softwaretesting #qualityengineering #leadership #womenintech…
🚨 Sneak Peek Alert 🚨
Get ready for Episode 5 of the Engineering Quality podcast—Career in Testing - Part 2—dropping Wednesday, 2/19! 🎙️
In this…
t.ly
February 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Veronika, Royalee and I had an absolute blast recording Episode 4 of @engineeringquality.bsky.social #podcast! The conversation about a career in testing was so good, we completely lost track of time. And yet, we still had so much more to cover. So, we’re keeping the discussion going in Episode 5!
Another amazing episode. Check it out!
What's in a job title for a testing/quality specialist? @janetgregoryca.bsky.social and I got to ask Isabel Evans about the post-grad research she is doing into job titles, stereotypes about testers, and more in our latest @agiletfellow.bsky.social video chat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaH_...
Tester Job Titles | Episode #31
YouTube video by Agile Testing Fellow
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February 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Another amazing episode. Check it out!
Reposted by Alessandra Moreira
I'm back to recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer. The job advert should be going out later in the week but have a recruitment agency head hunting. A bit overwhelming recruiting at times. Luckily have other people to help me on it!
February 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I'm back to recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer. The job advert should be going out later in the week but have a recruitment agency head hunting. A bit overwhelming recruiting at times. Luckily have other people to help me on it!
Reposted by Alessandra Moreira
MoT Monthly – February 2025!
Explore new STEC modules and join upcoming events like "Speed Up, Scale Up: Smarter Test Management with AI & Kualitee!" on Feb 12.
Stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-driven testing. ➡️
Explore new STEC modules and join upcoming events like "Speed Up, Scale Up: Smarter Test Management with AI & Kualitee!" on Feb 12.
Stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-driven testing. ➡️
MoT Monthly - February 2025
Discover testing trends, exciting events and talks, new articles, fun memes and memories, hot topics and new collections
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February 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
MoT Monthly – February 2025!
Explore new STEC modules and join upcoming events like "Speed Up, Scale Up: Smarter Test Management with AI & Kualitee!" on Feb 12.
Stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-driven testing. ➡️
Explore new STEC modules and join upcoming events like "Speed Up, Scale Up: Smarter Test Management with AI & Kualitee!" on Feb 12.
Stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-driven testing. ➡️