QA Horror Stories and How Not to Become a Headline | Denver

Every tester has a story that sends chills down the spine — but the best ones come with lessons learned.

Join us at The Test Tribe’s 4th Denver Meetup for a fun, candid, and eye-opening session with David Ingraham, as we dive into some of the most memorable QA horror stories from the trenches of software development. From production crashes to data wipeouts, these tales remind us that quality isn’t just about catching bugs — it’s about building habits, awareness, and resilience to prevent them in the first place.

Event Details

• Date: 30th October 2025 (Thursday)
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
• Venue: Code Talent (Venue Partner)

Session: QA Horror Stories and How Not to Become a Headline
Speaker: David Ingraham

Session Overview: We’ve all been there — a test missed, a deployment gone wrong, or a bug that somehow slipped through and wreaked havoc. In this session, David Ingraham brings together real-world QA horror stories that are equal parts shocking and educational. Through these tales, we’ll uncover the red flags we often ignore, discuss practical strategies to catch issues early, and explore how to foster a team culture that learns fast, recovers faster, and avoids repeating the same mistakes.

Key Takeaways

• Recognize common warning signs before small bugs become big problems
• Build better testing habits that minimize production risks
• Create a team culture of accountability and continuous learning
• Turn QA “horror stories” into powerful lessons for future success
  

About the Speaker

David Ingraham is a seasoned QA professional passionate about building robust testing cultures and preventing costly software failures before they happen. With years of experience in quality engineering and team leadership, David brings a mix of humor, honesty, and hard-won insights to every story he tells  helping teams learn, laugh, and level up their approach to quality.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn from real QA mishaps and how to avoid them
• Discover practical ways to strengthen your testing process
• Connect with the Denver QA and tech community
• Enjoy an evening of storytelling, learning, and networking
  

About The Test Tribe

The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 400+ events and 120K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring software testers together to learn, grow, and connect through expert-led courses, membership programs, cohorts, and community events.

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