Testers & Developers: From Friction to Flow in the Age of AI | SFO Meetup

The Test Tribe 3rd San Francisco Meetup – From Friction to Flow: Elevating Dev–QA Synergy in the AI Era

Testers vs. Developers? It’s time to drop the “vs.”

In an era of AI, CI/CD, and rapid iteration, the line between tester and developer is blurring—and that’s a good thing. But it also demands a whole new way of working. At our 3rd San Francisco Meetup, join us for a powerful session with seasoned tech leader Poorva Dixit, where we’ll explore how to turn Dev–QA friction into flow—and make AI a force multiplier, not a bottleneck.

Date: 24th June 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST

Venue: 1631 North First Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95112

Maps Link: Google Maps

Talk Title:

Testers & Developers: From Friction to Flow in the Age of AI

Session Overview: Historically, the relationship between testers and developers has involved a mix of handoffs, tension, and collaboration. In today’s AI-powered development landscape, those dynamics are changing. Fast.

In this talk, Poorva Dixit dives into how Dev and QA can go from siloed teams to strategic partners. She’ll unpack common friction points and how to resolve them, show real-world examples of collaborative practices, and highlight the role of AI in reshaping responsibilities. Whether it’s co-creating test strategies, leveraging generative AI for test suggestions, or reviewing code with quality top of mind—this session is about reimagining how testers and developers build better, together.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Practical strategies to sync better with developers
• How to leverage AI while keeping human judgment at the core
• Transitioning from separate roles to shared outcomes
• Real-world tips for faster, smarter, and higher-quality delivery
  

👩‍💻 Speaker: Poorva Dixit

With over 17 years of experience across software development, test automation, DevOps, and quality engineering, Poorva has led high-performing teams in complex, regulated environments—including at Guardant Health as Senior Manager. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between developers and testers, and she’s a fierce advocate for continuous improvement and AI-driven quality.

Outside the office, Poorva finds inspiration in art, baking, and raising her two daughters. Whether mentoring team members or creating inclusive environments, she leads with empathy, clarity, and a deep belief in quality as a shared mission.

Poorva’s LinkedIn

Why Attend? This session is a must if you're:

• A tester wanting to collaborate more effectively with devs
• A developer looking to embed quality into your code from the start
• Curious about how AI can actually improve—not disrupt—your workflow
  
  About The Test Tribe

​The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering global testers since 2018. With over 400+ events, 120K+ members across 130+ countries, we foster collaboration, upskilling, and career growth through expert courses, membership programs, cohorts, and community events.

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