• From Punch Cards to AI: Exploring America and Entrepreneurship with Onagh Ash | Episode 8
    Nov 6 2025

    AI didn’t appear overnight. 🤖

    It’s the result of decades of systems thinking, iteration, and hard-earned lessons in software implementation.

    In the latest ZAPTALK, industry veteran Onagh Ash joins Alex Chernyak and Joe Colantonio to reflect on:

    ✅ How the real value of AI lies in context, not code

    ✅ Why automation needs to empower business users—not just engineers

    ✅ The risks of ignoring testing when legacy systems meet AI-powered workflows

    ✅ And why “record & playback” is finally being rebuilt the right way.

    📍 If you work in enterprise QA, DevOps, or process automation, this episode connects the dots between then and now—without romanticizing the past.

    #Automation #SoftwareTesting #EnterpriseIT #AITesting #DevOps #ZAPTALK #ZAPTESTAI

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    45 Min.
  • ZAPTALK Episode 7 — From Boardroom to Test Case: QA Strategy in Action
    Jul 20 2025

    🎙In this episode of ZAPTALK, host Joe Colantonio and ZAPTEST founder Alex ZAP talk with industry leaders Anna Royzman and Greg Ahearn about AI, testing tools, and smarter automation strategies.

    🤖 The evolving role of AI in QA strategy

    🛠️ Choosing the right tools for testing success

    🏢 Automation hubs & driving efficiency across teams

    💸 Cutting costs without compromising quality

    #ZAPTALK #ZAPTEST #AlexZAP #AIinTesting #TestAutomation #QALeadership #AnnaRoyzman #GregAhearn

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    39 Min.
  • ZAPTALK Episode 6 — AI, Automation & QA with Tatyana Arbouzova & Alex ZAP
    Jul 20 2025

    In this episode of ZAPTALK, host Joe Colantonio and ZAPTEST founder Alex ZAP sit down with QA leader Tatyana Arbouzova to unpack the real impact of AI on test automation.

    🤖 How AI is reshaping QA teams

    📉 Surviving budget cuts with smarter automation

    ⚙️ Centers of Excellence & cross-team scaling

    #ZAPTALK #ZAPTEST #AlexZAP #QA #AITesting #AutomationPodcast

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    42 Min.
  • ZAPTALK | Episode 5
    Jul 20 2025

    ❓Running out of automation ideas in your DevOps flow? You’re probably looking in the wrong place.

    In the latest ZAPTALK, Paul Grossman reminds us that automation doesn’t stop at DevOps—there’s a goldmine waiting in BizOps.

    💡 Highlights:

    ✅ Why most orgs underutilize automation

    ✅ How AI avatars (like AZA) are reducing human input

    ✅ What makes ZAPTEST uniquely capable of cross-functional automation

    🚀 Don’t just streamline. Rethink where you automate.

    Watch now.

    #testautomation #AIinTesting #BizOps #ZAPTEST #DevOps #SoftwareTesting #ContinuousTesting

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    41 Min.
  • 🎙️ ZAPTALK 4 | Understanding AI in Performance and IoT Testing| Automation Unfiltered
    Jul 20 2025

    Performance testing has always been time-consuming, but AI is changing that.🤖 Scott Moore joins ZAPTALK Automation Unfiltered to discuss how AI is eliminating tedious tasks like correlation, empowering functional testers, and shifting performance left. If you’ve ever struggled with performance bottlenecks, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear why performance engineering is a form of customer love and how AI makes it easier than ever to deliver faster, more reliable software. Listen now. 👇👇👇 https://testguild.com/podcast/zaptalk... #PerformanceTesting #AI #SoftwareEngineering #TestAutomation #QualityEngineering

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    51 Min.
  • What is the Role of AI Agents in Next-Gen Software Testing? | Episode 3
    Jul 20 2025

    🔗 Try ZAPTEST yourself: https://www.zaptest.com/

    Join hosts Joe Colantonio and Alex (ZAP) as they explore AI's impact on software quality assurance with special guest Lee Barnes. Discover insights from industry veterans as they discuss trends, tools, and AI's impact on testing.

    ♦️ Lee Barnes shares his journey and insight into software quality assurance and automation.

    ♦️ The influence of Mercury on the automation industry and its lasting impact.

    ♦️ Navigating the balance between open source and vendor-based solutions.

    ♦️ The potential and limitations of AI in automation, including recent developments.

    ♦️ Alex's bold approach to technology adoption and transformation within the industry.

    About ZAPTEST

    ZAPTEST revolutionizes the test automation game by leveraging AI to seamlessly wire test cases with automation code, streamlining the entire automation process. By integrating artificial intelligence, ZAPTEST eliminates manual coding dependencies, allowing QA teams and developers to create, execute, and maintain test scripts faster than ever.

    This innovation simplifies workflows, minimizes errors, and enhances the scalability of automation projects. With AI-driven automation, ZAPTEST empowers teams to handle diverse application types and environments effortlessly, ensuring higher efficiency and reduced time-to-market. This cutting-edge approach allows organizations to focus on delivering flawless, high-quality software without the bottlenecks of traditional testing methods.

    Book a Demo: https://www.zaptest.com/schedule-demo

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    45 Min.
  • Dive into the Future of Automation and AI with ZAPTALK
    Feb 4 2025

    Join Alex (ZAP) Chernyak, Joe Colantonio, and David Moses as they break down the latest in automation, AI, and cutting-edge tools. This episode covers everything from centralizing automation processes to the role of AI in revolutionizing efficiency.

    Highlights: Full-time ZAP experts help clients streamline automation, reducing reliance on technical staff. AI's role in creating smarter automated processes.

    David Moses' journey in automation and insights on ZAPTEST. Alex (ZAP) Chernyak’s vision for AI-driven automation and ZAPTEST’s benefits. How centralizing automation can supercharge productivity and efficiency.

    About David Moses David Moses, a seasoned automation evangelist, has led automation initiatives for giants like HP, T-Mobile, CNN.com, Playboy Enterprises, and Delta Airlines.

    Known for creating efficiencies in automation and DevOps, David shares his extensive experience and insights on optimizing IT processes.

    🔴 Try ZAPTEST today: https://www.zaptest.com/schedule-demo

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    42 Min.
  • Welcome to the premiere episode of ZAPTALK: Automation Unfiltered – Tools and Processes!
    Feb 4 2025

    🔗 Try ZAPTEST yourself: https://www.zaptest.com/

    Dive into the exciting world of automation and AI with leading industry experts Alex (ZAP) Chernyak and Daron Davis. In this episode, they share valuable insights on revolutionizing software testing, including:

    ✅ Innovative strategies for achieving faster time-to-market.

    ✅ Debunking AI and ML marketing buzzwords.

    ✅ The importance of authenticity and transparency in marketing.

    ✅ How ZAPTEST’s AI-powered tools elevate automation processes.

    ✅ Tips for seamlessly transitioning from manual to automated testing.

    📺 Watch now and transform your approach to automation! #ZAPTALK Book a Demo: https://www.zaptest.com/schedule-demo

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    41 Min.