Inflectra CEO, Adam Sandman, on AI-Enhanced Testing

April 5th, 2024 by inflectra

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, Inflectra's CEO, Adam Sandman, remains at the forefront.

Sandman is an ardent advocate of technology's power to elevate software development and testing processes. With a keen eye on the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he delves into its transformative potential across various platforms. Through insightful podcasts, thought-provoking publications, and engaging conference talks, he elucidates how AI can revolutionize traditional testing methodologies and drive innovation in software development. Check out his most recent engagements in the month's News Roundup to learn how AI can streamline testing, improve code quality, and help retailers thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

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Podcast

Using AI for Effective Test Generation with LambdaTest - February 8, 2024

Adam Sandman underscores the pivotal role of AI in software testing, highlighting its capacity as an indefatigable contributor. AI furnishes distinctive insights and impartial recommendations, harnessing its prowess to alleviate biases and furnish objective analyses. It bolsters test coverage by pinpointing blind spots and foreseeing potential risks, thereby fortifying the testing process. Sandman advocates for test managers to embark on pilot projects with AI, tempering expectations pragmatically, instituting governance protocols, offering requisite context and training, and nurturing a symbiotic relationship between AI and human testers to yield optimal results. Listen now.

Publications

Getting Started With AI-Augmented Software Development with Information Week - February 5, 2024

In this article, Adam Sandman highlights a common issue in software development where humans excel at creative problem-solving but often overlook essential tests and exception cases. Sandman emphasizes the potential of AI in addressing this gap by enabling developers to create code that is 80% functional, which can then be refined to 100% readiness through AI-powered input checking, error handling, and null checking. He likens this process to how writers utilize spelling and grammar checkers to identify and rectify obvious mistakes, suggesting that AI can similarly enhance code quality and reliability. Read more.

Navigating the Digital Retail Revolution: Overcoming Technology and Software Challenges with TotalRetail - March 4, 2024

Discover Adam Sandman's compelling insights in our featured article, where he explores the transformative strategies essential for retailers navigating the digital landscape. From transitioning legacy systems to embracing AI and analytics, Sandman elucidates practical approaches to enhance customer experiences and future-proof operations. As CEO of Inflectra, Sandman's expertise illuminates the path for retailers seeking to thrive amidst relentless technological shifts. Read more.

Successful Real-World Use Cases For LLMs (And Lessons They Teach) with Forbes Technology Council - March. 7, 2024

In a recent article, Adam Sandman discussed the successful utilization of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT for test data generation. Sandman highlighted how Inflectra leveraged ChatGPT to efficiently populate a sample web application with realistic test data, including lists of books, authors, and other relevant information. By utilizing LLMs for this purpose, Inflectra was able to save valuable time typically spent on manual data entry tasks. Sandman emphasized the benefits of using LLMs for test data generation as a safer and more efficient alternative to manually creating fake data or sanitizing real data, which can pose risks. Read more.

Inflectra Helps Enterprises Balance Quality and Agility When Building Mission-Critical Software with HostingAdvice.com - March 12, 2024

Inflectra recognizes the evolving challenges faced by tech companies today, where agility and adaptation are paramount for success. As CEO, Adam Sandman emphasizes the importance of Inflectra's platform in enabling companies to maintain agility while managing risks and ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle. With features such as traceability, risk management, and AI-driven insights, Inflectra empowers teams to make informed decisions and deliver innovative products efficiently, fulfilling its mission to support companies in their journey towards resilience and success. Read more.

The Best Coding Bootcamps on the Market in 2024 with Springboard - March 15, 2024

Software engineering remains a lucrative and satisfying career choice, leading many to seek the best coding bootcamps as an accelerated and affordable alternative to traditional education. Amidst a rising demand for security experts and a proliferation of online bootcamps, choosing the right one is crucial to avoid pitfalls like inadequate curriculums and support. In this article, see Adam Sandman's insightful perspective on tech bootcamps. Read more.

Generative AI: Pushing Software Development Forward? with Techwell - March 20, 2024

This article highlights the transformative potential of generative AI in software development, emphasizing its ability to streamline coding processes, enhance code quality, and accelerate various aspects of the development lifecycle. Inflectra understands the importance of this technology and Adam Sandman's role in advocating for its adoption within the company. However, they also acknowledge the need to address challenges such as human review and bias mitigation in AI-generated code to deliver high-quality software solutions. Despite these hurdles, Inflectra encourages developers to embrace generative AI as a powerful tool for innovation, integrating it into their workflows to enhance productivity and maintain competitiveness. Read more.

Talk

How We Bootstrapped to $13m Revenue By Landing $500k Accounts With a Unique Vertical Sales Model at SaasOpen Conference in Austin, TX - March 29, 2024

Adam Sandman, was a keynote speaker presenting "How We Bootstrapped to $13m Revenue By Landing $500k Accounts With a Unique Vertical Sales Model." Sandman showcased the strategies that had propelled Inflectra's growth and revealed how they had achieved success without external funding, focusing on their targeted approach to specific industries, the importance of building strong customer relationships, and the methods they used to scale their bootstrapped business. It was an opportunity not to be missed, offering valuable insights from Adam's experience to power one's own SaaS journey. Read more.