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Mesut has 15+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, IoT platforms, SaaS/PaaS and Cloud Services, the Defense Industry, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Embedded and Software applications. Along with having proficiency in product management and quality experiences under his belt, he has taken various roles as (Quality Owner, Hiring Manager, and Chapter Lead) in multinational projects. He has expertise in automation and continuous quality assurance. Besides, he has been facilitating development processes and building the strategy and lifecycle of the projects. He is a frequent international speaker, the best presentation award winner, and a various program committees member.

Chris, a passionate QA leader immersed in the vibrant tech community of Japan, brings a unique perspective to the field. Based in Hokkaido, he finds solace and inspiration in the island’s natural beauty, often spending his time off hiking through its breathtaking trails and shredding the slopes on his snowboard. With a focus on web, mobile, and API automation, he contributes to the collective knowledge pool while fostering connections within the community. His dedication extends beyond traditional QA, as he actively participates in building a supportive environment for tech enthusiasts in Japan.

After graduating a university, he worked in an office supply warehouse and started automating boring office tasks with VBA, which led him to become a software engineer; he joined Autify in 2019 and after 4 years as a technical support engineer, he is now the company’s Quality Evangelist. He is an executive committee member of JaSST Online, a symposium on software testing. Author of “Practical guide to test automation” (2024).

After graduating from a technical high school specializing in information technology, he joined the quality assurance department of a major software manufacturer. In addition to daily testing tasks, he built a GUI test automation system taking into account his programming knowledge. He then moved to XR startup “STYLY” as its first QA. He then became Time Leap Inc., which operates the remote customer service service RURA, and is working to improve quality as the lead of the QA team. His hobbies are playing musical instruments and listening to music. He has recently become addicted to Pokemon cards.

Yusuke (Yamazun) has nearly a decade of experience in QA, specializing in test management and process improvement. Transitioning from a sales role in the construction industry, he brings a unique focus on business growth and the “true voice of the customer.” He is currently integrating Agile and system coaching into his professional practice. As a passionate community builder, he leads “testingOsaka” and serves on the “Scrum Matsuri” committee. He loves traveling across Japan with his wife.

Syam Sasi is a seasoned software quality engineering professional with 15 years of experience in ensuring seamless and high-performing digital experiences. As the co-founder of taqelah!, Singapore’s vibrant test engineering community, Syam is deeply committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the QA industry. Passionate about advancing software testing practices, Syam actively contributes to shaping the future of test automation through insightful talks, workshops, and industry leadership.

Nithin brings over a decade of experience in Software Engineering, specialising in building high-performing teams and driving Quality Engineering excellence. He currently serves as the Head of QA at Lodgify. Beyond his corporate role, Nithin is the founder of Synapse QA, a community dedicated to making impactful quality learning accessible, affordable, and available in Southeast Asia. Through Synapse QA, he empowers Asian testers to share their insights, collaborate openly, and drive innovation in the software testing community. Beyond his leadership roles, Nithin is also an international speaker, corporate consultant, and author. He is also a career and leadership coach, guiding tech professionals in their career development.

JB is a transformation consultant, coach, and facilitator at yamaneco, based in Japan. JB helps individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change by combining agile methodologies, leadership development, and cross-cultural expertise. As founder of yamaneco, JB strives to cultivate the “Cat Spirit”—valuing people, autonomy, curiosity, craftsmanship, and fun.

Vipin Jain is a seasoned Quality Engineering and delivery leader with 24 years of IT experience, including 19 years dedicated to Software Quality. He currently works as Senior Delivery Manager at Metacube Software (India), driving quality strategy, engineering excellence, and high-velocity delivery. A globally recognized testing thought leader, Vipin has presented at leading international conferences such as EuroStar, SEETEST, QA Challenge Accepted, ATD, HUSTEF, TestingUY, TestingUnited, QA&Test, ExpoQA and the World Testing Conference (Bangalore). Vipin is a strong advocate of quality culture and actively coaches QA teams and mentors professionals worldwide. He is also a prolific blogger.

Marc Lihan is an engineering leader with deep experience in building and scaling Quality Assurance organizations in high-growth tech environments across Japan and APAC. Originally from Philippines, he moved to Japan and Taiwan to pursue his career. He has started QA teams from scratch twice, establishing processes, automation, and quality culture from zero, and successfully scaled one organization to around 40 members, tightly integrated with product used by millions of users. His work spans QA leadership, reliability initiatives, and large-scale test automation, developed across international teams with a strong understanding of both global and Japanese engineering environments. He focuses on embedding quality as a core engineering capability that enables fast, reliable product delivery.

Martijn has over 20 years of experience in the QA field and still brings his passionate energy to everything quality. He is ISTQB and TMAP certified and works as an Advisory QA Director at Cerios, helping organisations strengthen quality at scale through practical strategy, coaching, and a holistic quality mindset across teams. Martijn is a familiar face in the QA community as a (keynote) speaker at international conferences. He also supports the community behind the scenes on review boards and program committees, including HUSTEF 2025 & 2026. Follow his journey on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/martijngoossens and on his website: goossens.io

I am Carl, originally from the Philippines. I started my QA career in Canada and have continued working in QA since moving to Japan. I have close to ten years of experience, with my current focus on end-to-end test automation, while still doing manual testing as needed. Recently, I have become more interested in how AI is shaping the future of QA, and I try to stay informed by following news related to automation and AI in testing.

Prashant Hegde is a passionate tester and an empathetic leader. He has extensive experience building and leading high-performance teams. He heads the testing team at MoEngage, a leading customer engagement platform trusted by thousands of global brands. Prashant is a respected industry voice, Prashant has presented his ideas at top testing conferences worldwide. Prashant is dedicated to giving back to the testing community and shares insights through blogging, community engagement, and mentoring. Prashant finds fulfillment and happiness in helping others succeed.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prazhegde
Blog: prashanthegde.biz/articles

Pricilla is a seasoned Test Engineer with 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance, currently working at Billennium IT Services (M) Sdn in Malaysia. She is an expert in Functional, EDI, ETL, Automation, and API testing. Recognized as one of the “100 Women in Tech to Follow and Learn From” by Agile Testing Days, Pricilla is also a global ambassador for the WomenTech Network, advocating for diversity and inclusion in tech. A mentor and community contributor, she inspires others through blogs, webinars, and workshops. With a deep belief in Karma, she approaches her work with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to creating a positive impact.

I’m a QA/SET engineer working across safety-critical systems and modern web applications, with a focus on scalable quality practices through automation and enablement. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives spanning acceptance criteria, test strategy, and functional/performance/security validation, with a particular interest in application security and engineering efficiency. Outside of work, I dream of visiting theme parks around the world — ¡vamos!

With over 10 years of QA and testing experience, I support the implementation of AI-driven QA and automated testing in QA teams. As Director of NPO ASTER, I oversee test design competitions, including serving as Chair of Judges for the Test Design Competition U-30 (for professionals under 30). I am also a Technical Committee member of JSTQB (Japan Software Test Qualifications Board) and a member of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/WG 26 for software testing standards. My goal is to elevate and inspire Japan’s software testing industry.

梁川 貴史 After graduating from university, Takafumi has spent over 15 years working in software testing and quality assurance for embedded software in medical and industrial devices, as well as web and mobile applications. He is the winner of the Test Design Competition 2023 and 2025.

With five years of experience as a web application developer, he currently works as an SDET. During his development career, he pursued building reliable services and deeply studied AWS, achieving all AWS certifications. His expertise, knowledge sharing, and professional contributions led to being selected as a Japan AWS Top Engineer (Services) in both 2023 and 2024. Now he focuses on quality improvement through both manual and automated testing approaches, holding six ISTQB certifications. He actively shares insights on testing and quality assurance.

Makoto Okano’s path in quality started at Microsoft and expanded through third-party testing companies such as SHIFT, where he supported teams not only in delivery but also in building training services. He then took an unconventional detour into teaching English—an experience that sharpened how he communicates and coaches. Today, he is at Autify, exploring how QA and AI can reinforce each other, and he contributes to the community as a WACATE organizing committee member.