Day 10: @swanny.bsky.social Nominated by @simonjprior.bsky.social. Leila is an incredible Quality Advocate whose work this year and beyond deserves recognition. Congratulations on the 2025 QA Leader of the Year nomination - well deserved! #AdvenTesters

Day 9: @sapphirelinda.bsky.social Nominated by @sannetized.bsky.social & Rene van Veldhuijzen Linda delivers excellent presentations, shapes great conference programs & champions diversity. She manages her own neurospicy brain with care supporting others with generosity & dedication #AdvenTesters

Day 8: @developer-sam.bsky.social Nominated by @the-qa-guy.bsky.social Samuel blends storytelling, creativity and stagecraft to share knowledge in memorable ways. He pushes conference experiences forward, leaving audiences entertained and inspired while learning something new #AdvenTesters

Day 7: @parwalrahul.bsky.social Nominated by @cassandrahl.com Rahul is deeply involved in the testing community, creating content and supporting others. Genuine, kind, and highly respected, he’s made a remarkable impact already. #AdvenTesters

Day 6: Willem Keesman Nominated by Fieke de Vreede. Willem is a community-driven tester who connects people, shares knowledge through workshops and posts, and supports others’ growth. A rising star and EuroSTAR '26 programme committee member. #AdvenTesters

Day 5: @keithklain.bsky.social Nominated by Beren van Daele (@riskstorming.bsky.social ). Keith inspires the testing community to connect their work to leadership goals and shows why testing is crucial. This year he also won the EuroSTAR Testing Excellence Award. #AdvenTesters

Day 4: @irja.bsky.social Nominated by @sapphirelinda.bsky.social & @kato-coaching.com Facing a tough year, stayed supportive, generous & consistently brilliant. She freely shares deep, specialised knowledge & lifts up those around her. A genuinely wonderful human in our community. #AdvenTesters

Day 3: @kato-coaching.com Katja blends deep technical skill with practical, forward thinking quality coaching. Her courses give immediately usable ideas and her focus on culture and collaboration sets her apart. A true thought leader in modern quality. #AdvenTesters"

Day 2: Ester Greenwood Nominated by Willem Keesman. Ester has strengthened their internal community and delivered a standout Noordertest talk. Willem says he is proud to have her on the team. #AdvenTesters

🌲✨ Day 1: Veerle Verhagen @witchofthetest.bsky.social Nominated by @the-qa-guy.bsky.social Veerle lifts the testing community through her talks, podcast work, MoT moderation and unmistakable energy. Authentic, smart & supportive, she brings important ideas forward every day #AdvenTesters

Kicking off #AdvenTesters again. Nominate someone in testing who deserves a shoutout: forms.gle/ZPT27oQWPqPk... #PayItForward 🫶

Mrs Armstrong and I have a very healthy relationship....

Sometimes as a parent, I look for markers to see if I'm being successful. Looking at some old pictures the other day, my youngest caught sight of this old t-shirt of mine. He thought it was Samus Aran, from Metroid. I think I am therefore doing an alright job.

This is happening today. Come and join us at midday BST / 13:00 CEST @9outof10testers.bsky.social @sheymouse.bsky.social @hannaschlander.bsky.social @sannetized.bsky.social @witchofthetest.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/C2XTOll...

May the 4th be with you #AnnualTradition #LessFunnyEachYear #StarWarsDay

For the removal of doubt, I keep chocolate in the fridge

Finally, part 6: Validate and Iterate with Quality in Mind christovskia.blog/2025/04/09/v...

Bonus stage 5* Structuring a Sustainable Quality Engineering Strategy christovskia.blog/2025/04/08/s...

Part 5: Facilitate Discovery Sessions with Quality at the Core christovskia.blog/2025/04/07/f...

If you're free tomorrow 11:45 BST/12:45 CEST, then join the @9outof10testers.bsky.social livestream "cross-functional humans" @sheymouse.bsky.social @sannetized.bsky.social @witchofthetest.bsky.social @hannaschlander.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/christ...

Part 4: Analysing the Quality Landscape christovskia.blog/2025/04/04/a...

Part 3: Exploring the culture of Quality christovskia.blog/2025/04/03/e...

Part 2 - Engage Stakeholders with Quality-Focused Conversations christovskia.blog/2025/04/02/e...

Step 1 in the Quality Engineering Adoption Framework: Setting the stage with a quality perspective christovskia.blog/2025/04/01/s...

I'm slowly but surely cross-posting on my personal blog site from some LinkedIn articles I've been publishing each day over the last week. Here is the first: christovskia.blog/2025/03/31/q...

I'm really looking forward to #PeersCon25 this week. Who else is going to be there? @testingpeers.bsky.social

I wrote this today about my experiences as Programme Chair for #PeersCon christovskia.blog/2025/02/19/d...

I don't think I'll ever not smile at the name of the town where my local recycling centre is....Pyle. It's perfect.

#PeersCon25 Workshop Announcements Stuart Pates' "Can you hear me? Techniques to have better conversations" And Szilard Szell with "The Pipeline Game" Join us March 13th in Nottingham: testingpeerscon.com/ticket/

🚨 #PeersCon25 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🚨 @kato-coaching.com will take to the PeersCon stage with the keynote: Debugging the Mind: Teaching Developers to Think Like Testers

🚨 #PeersCon25 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🚨 @witchofthetest.bsky.social will take to the PeersCon stage with the keynote: Left flanks is falling! Continuous Communication in the Heat of Battle Join us on March 13th in Nottingham, tickets are available for just £25 testingpeerscon.com/ticket/

My youngest decided to decorate the Switch docking station today. I think he did a pretty decent job.

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 24: Russell, David & Simon ✨🎄 From podcasting to conferences, what began in 2018 has grown beyond what we ever imagined. I still recall excitedly sharing ideas at a workshop, barely able to articulate what it was! Grateful to have built something so special with you all.

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 23: Viv Richards Viv Richards is a constant in the testing and tech community, sharing thoughtful blogs, delivering excellent workshops & always staying ahead of the curve. Known for his kindness and non-judgmental nature, Viv is an asset to our craft & an inspiration to many

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 22: Jon Robinson ✨🎄 Jon has been a friend, boss, and confidant who believes deeply in credibility, integrity, and value. His insights and support inspire me, and while I remind him not to overwork, I’m endlessly grateful for his impact on my life and leadership.

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 21: The Qualiverse of Podcasters Celebrating podcasts that inspire, educate, and connect in our system engineering & quality communities... I'm going to try and tag as many as I can find, please tag any podcasts I've missed💜

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 20: Ben Dowen Celebrating @fullsnacktester.bsky.social today! Not just a community celebrator, but also a source of practical advice, ensembling sessions, and true friendship. Plus, he smashed his New Year’s resolution, making it onto the #TestBash stage this year! Yay Ben! 🎉

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 19: Melissa Fisher ✨🎄 @fishouthebox.bsky.social shines a light on others, but today it’s all about her! Sharp, driven, and principled, she leads with humility, captivates on stage, and shares thoughtful insights. Her leadership inspires and uplifts the testing community.

I’m extremely grateful to have a roof over my head, but many families don’t have that basic necessity. That’s why I'm raising money for the charity Shelter, who are making a real difference. If you can spare anything, it would mean the world. 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/danny-dai...

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 18: Danny Dainton @dannydainton.bsky.social is a positive force in the testing community. From supporting others with practical insights to sponsoring scholarship tickets for conferences (true #PayItForward spirit!) & even running the London Marathon for Shelter next year.

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 17: Maaret Pyhäjärvi Celebrating @maaretp.bsky.social A pillar of the testing world. Prolific sharing of blogs, workshops & social posts, offering thoughtful, practical value. Inspiring with demonstrating building in public & shaping my approach to work. Thank you, Maaret!

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 16: The #PeersCon24 #VolunPeers 🎄✨ Shining a light on Ugne Litvinaite, Vernon Richards, Stephen Denman, Beth Marshall, Daniel Billing, and Logan Baber. These amazing VolunPeers gave their time to make PeersCon24 a success. Your tireless efforts made all the difference! 🫶🌟

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 15: Stu Crocker Today, I’m celebrating @stoocrock.bsky.social ! Not only do I quote his definition of quality - “quality is the removal of unnecessary friction” but I also lean on his wisdom. His custard slice model challenges the testing pyramid & his insights are invaluable

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 14: Lee Marshall ✨🎄 Today, I'm celebrating @thepiratetester.bsky.social. Lee started the Tester Hangout during the pandemic, creating lasting connections. A consistent supporter of the testing community, Lee stands out with his YouTube content & unique voice. Thank you, Lee!

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 13: HUSTEF Highlights ✨🎄 HUSTEF 2024 was a key moment in a tough year, full of learning, energy, positivity, and the funniest PowerPoint Karaoke night ever! 🎤😄 Huge thanks to Lena, Alex (x2!), Sanne, Rich, Elizabeth, Joep, Irja, and all who made it so special. 💙

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 12: Cassandra Leung ✨🎄 Thrilled to celebrate Cassandra Leung! From her blog revival to Ministry of Testing contributions, she’s smashing her Salesforce journey and building in public. Thoughtful, generous, and inspiring—plus she surprised me with a Eurovision board game!

Go follow @9outof10testers.bsky.social - peeps this is such a lovely group of minds and hearts. Stay tuned in the new year for first footing your quality mindset. #SoftwareTesting #quality

Join us today at 1pm GMT/2pm CET for our Festive Rants live stream @christovskia.blog @sannetized.bsky.social @witchofthetest.bsky.social @hannaschlander.bsky.social @sheymouse.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/9-out-...

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 11: Callum Akehurst-Ryan @voteforcal.bsky.social with deep insights on testing in startups, exploratory testing & quality coaching. From #PeersCon’s artistic direction to his showmanship at #ATD, a creative force & dependable friend. Thank you for your support & brilliance

🎄✨ #AdvenTesters - Day 10: Beren van Daele Celebrating Beren van Daele, the brilliant mind behind TestSphere and @riskstorming.bsky.social. These tools are invaluable for collaboration in risk and quality Beren’s innovation and consultancy are unmatched—thank you for your incredible impact!