The Test Tribe 14th Porto Meetup – Real-World QA Strategies and Mobile Test

Quality at scale. Mobile testing decoded. Two sessions, one powerful evening of learning and connection.

Join us at The Test Tribe’s 14th Porto Meetup for a double-header evening designed to equip you with practical strategies and fresh perspectives in the world of software testing. From managing QA in complex corporate environments to mastering mobile automation with Appium—this meetup has something for every tester.

Event Details

Date: 14th May 2025

Time: 18:30 (Portugal Time)

Venue: ISS Tech, R. de Santa Catarina 1232, 4000-457 Porto

Session 1: QA in Big Companies – From Survival Mode to Success

Speaker: Paulo José Matos, Senior Test Manager at Galp

Session Overview:

QA in large organizations often means navigating bureaucracy, aligning with unclear expectations, and trying to maintain speed while preserving quality. In this talk, Paulo shares real-world leadership experience and lessons learned while managing over 70 QA professionals at Galp. Learn how to move beyond survival mode to a place of influence, strategy, and impact.

Key Takeaways:

Growing your QA career in enterprise environments

Tackling QA challenges at scale

Building a testing culture within large teams

About the Speaker:

With over 18 years in the field, Paulo has done it all—from hands-on testing to managing massive QA operations. Currently overseeing more than 20 teams and 70 QA engineers at Galp, Portugal’s largest oil and gas company, Paulo brings deep experience in scaling quality practices. He holds ISTQB certifications and is actively engaged in the international testing community as both a speaker and organizer.

Session 2: Touch is Not a Click – Particularities of Testing Mobile Apps

Speaker: Aires Oliveira, Mobile QAE at Mindera

Session Overview:

Mobile app testing requires more than just replicating web testing practices. In this session, Aires explores what makes mobile testing unique—from touch-specific UX validations to platform-specific challenges between Android and iOS. Learn how automation tools like Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest come into play, and walk away with actionable insights to improve your mobile QA game.

Key Takeaways:

Core differences in Android vs iOS testing

Best practices in mobile QA

Real-world automation tips with Appium and more

About the Speaker:

Aires has worked exclusively on mobile app projects across companies like CHANEL, ASOS, Tui, and Volkswagen. Known for his deep knowledge of tools like Appium, Maestro, Espresso, and XCUITest, Aires now mentors and trains testers through Rumos, while continuing to drive innovation at Mindera.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn how to build a QA strategy that scales across large teams
• Get hands-on mobile testing insights from an industry expert
• Connect with the Porto QA community and exchange ideas
• Walk away with strategies you can apply immediately at work

Whether you're testing enterprise apps or fine-tuning mobile automation, this meetup is your chance to level up your skills and expand your network. Join us in Porto and be part of the quality conversation.

About The Test Tribe

​The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering global testers since 2018. With over 270+ events, 120K+ members across 130+ countries, we foster collaboration, upskilling, and career growth through expert courses, membership programs, cohorts, and community events.