Publishing Details
Contact & Outreach
About This Podcast
Social Media
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
AI Testing, Trust & Indigenous Perspectives: Inside TELUS x PLATO Purple Teaming
In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Jesslyn Dymond (TELUS) and Jason Kicknosway (PLATO) to explore what it really takes to build trustworthy, responsible AI…
The Intersection of DevOps, Automation, and AI
This month, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Arash Taheri (Central One Credit Union) and DJ Sicoli-Khull (PLATO) for a deep dive into the evolving intersection of DevOps, automation, and artificial…
Becoming a Test Lead: Skills for Driving Software Quality
What does it really mean to be a Test Lead? In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk sits down with experienced testing professionals Sal Bugliarisi (Accenture) and Bhavya Bhatnagar…
10 Years of PLATO Training: Growing Indigenous Talent in Tech
In this special milestone episode, Mike Hrycyk sits down with Keith McIntosh (PLATO CEO and Co-Founder) and Denis Carignan (PLATO President and Co-Founder) to celebrate 10 years of Indigenous…
AI for the Real World: Business Strategy, Governance, and Getting Started
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — but how do organizations move beyond the hype and actually create value? This month, Mike Hrycyk is joined by Emma Heo (Lead for Public Service AI and Data at…
Performance Testing 101: What Managers Need to Know
Performance testing isn’t always required, but knowing when it is can make or break your product. In this episode, Mike Hrycyk and guests Ryan Hobbs (BC Pension Corp.)…
Testing Deadline Stories: When Project Schedules Go Off the Rails
In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, we dive into real testing deadline stories – from last-minute showstoppers and gruelling manual regressions to automation breakthroughs, production outages, and…
Black Friday Testing: How to Keep Retail Sites Running Under Pressure
The holiday rush isn’t just stressful for shoppers – it’s make-or-break for retailers. In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, Mike Hrycyk sits down with QA experts Susan Finley and Samta Kaura (PLATO)…
Too Small to Hack? Security Testing from Startups to Enterprises
Think your company’s too small to be hacked? Think again. Hackers don’t care how big you are, and our experts, Joel Vautour (PLATO) and Roberto Salgado (Websec), join Mike Hrycyk to break down how to…
Test Management Tools: The Hidden Backbone of Quality Assurance
This month, host Mike Hrycyk sits down with QA experts Snehal Lohar (Slalom) and Richard Bird (PLATO) to talk all things test management tools Whether you're still using spreadsheets or navigating…
Trust Issues: QA’s Role in Securing the iGaming Experience
In today’s digital world, customer trust is everything, especially when money, data, and emotion are all on the line. In this episode, Mike Hrycyk is joined by Neha Batta (Director of Delivery…
WCAG, Tools & Testing: Scoping Your Accessibility Project
Not sure how to kick off an accessibility testing project? Host Mike Hrycyk talks with Abhishek Gupta (Director of Service Delivery, PLATO) and Juan Olarte (CEO and co-founder, Digita11y Accessible)…
Special Preview: Scoping Your First Accessibility Project
Exclusive early access for our newsletter subscribers!In this ten-minute sneak peek from our upcoming PLATO Panel Talks episode, host Mike Hrycyk speaks with Abhishek Gupta (Director of Service…
Testing Software for the Federal Government: Big Teams, Big Impact
What’s it really like to test software on massive federal projects? In this episode, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Scott Dillon (Associate Manager, PLATO) and Paul Schenk (Accenture) for a deep dive…
Next-Gen Automation Tools: Testing Smarter, Faster, Better
Automation is evolving—are you keeping up? In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Matt Heusser (Author & Lead Consultant, Excelon Development) and John McLaughlin…
Leveraging Consultants for Real Results
Are you maximizing your organization's potential use of consulting services? Join host Mike Hrycyk as he delves into the realities of effective consulting with industry experts Jamie Weber (National…
Growing Indigenous Tech pt 2
Join us for the exciting second part of our Growing Indigenous Tech series on PLATO Panel Talks. In this episode, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Indigenous tech founders with guest…
3 Generations of Software Testers
This month, our host, Mike Hrycyk, explores the diverse perspectives and experiences of different generations of testers in the tech world. Joined by a panel of experts from the PLATO Team Nicole…
The Evolution of Test Cases for the Modern Tester
In today’s fast-paced software development world, writing test cases is more important than ever. But what does writing test cases look like for the modern tester? How will AI and automation impact…
Beyond the Bug Hunt: The Tester's Guide to Cybersecurity
Are you a software tester looking to level up your skills and protect your organization from cyber threats? In this beginner's guide to cybersecurity, host Mike Hrycyk sits down with experts David…
Frequently Asked Questions
PLATO Panel Talks has published 49 episodes since November 2019, covering topics in Technology.
PLATO Panel Talks is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 34m.
Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for PLATO Panel Talks, including email and social media links.
