Finalists 2021

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KPMG Best Agile Project

Awarded for the best software testing project in an agile environment.

Judges were looking for:

  • Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results.
  • Verification of Best Practices included as part of the Agile project delivery.
  • A clear understanding and evaluation of software testing/QA challenges in an agile environment and how these have been overcome.
  • Concrete evidence of excellent communication between all stakeholders & commitment to working and learning rapidly and delivering high quality software frequently.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
  • British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
  • BP in partnership with ECS
  • Ciklum
  • Cognizant
  • Cygnet Infotech
  • ComputerShare in partnership with Infosys
  • DPD
  • IBM
  • Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Wipro
  • Legal & General
  • Virgin Media O2 in partnership with NTT Data

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Qualitest Best use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Testing

The award for the Best use of Artificial Intelligence in a Software testing project.

Judges were looking for:

  • Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Examples of benefits likes of cost savings, repeatability, and self-healing of execution scripts.
  • Demonstrate Optimization of Test coverage and Test case creation.
  • Proof of predictive analysis and Defect Detection.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Cognizant
  • UBS
  • Zurich Insurance in partnership with Wipro

Best Test Automation Project – Functional

The award for the best use of automation in a functional software testing project.

Judges were looking for:

  • Verification of functional requirements has been met or exceeded.
  • Utilisation of a well-developed test suite of testing scripts.
  • Demonstrate the impact of functional testing on confidence of the project and the deployment into production.
  • Detailed Discussion  of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Avaloq in partnership with Infosys
  • BP in partnership with ECS
  • British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
  • HSBC in partnership with Capgemini
  • Kone in partnership with TCS
  • Proximus
  • Sony
  • Telia in partnership with Tech Mahindra
  • Vodafone
  • Virgin Media
  • Volkswagon Financial Services in partnership with Capgemini

Best Test Automation Project – Non Functional

The award for the best use of automation in a non-functional software testing project.

Judges were looking for:

  • Detailed discussion of non-functional requirements has been met or exceeded.
  • Validation of the non-functional tests were representation of real-world conditions.
  • Demonstrate the impact of non-functional testing on confidence of the project and the deployment into production.
  • Verification of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Finalists in this category are:

  • ABN Amro
  • Allianz Technology 
  • Capgemini
  • HCL Technologies
  • IBM
  • UBS
  • Social Security Scotland in partnership with 2i Testing
  • Wipro

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NTT DATA Graduate Tester of the Year

A recent graduate, who has completed university or an apprenticeship scheme in the last 2 years, who has shown outstanding commitment and development in the testing field.

Judges were looking for:

  • Graduate background, and why they joined the testing world.
  • Examples of challenges in the Journey and how they overcome those challenges.
  • Evidences and evaluation of self-training and improvement.
  • Discussion of what graduate wants to do in the future and how they will contribute to the future of testing.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Liam Meagher, 2i Testing
  • George Smith, Capgemini
  • Aida Dedic, Deloitte
  • Callum Wardil, Deloitte
  • Lily-jo Adamek, Deloitte
  • Tara Suran, IBM
  • Thomas Downham, IBM
  • Luke Shuttleworth, KPMG
  • Mustafa Yilmaz, Testinium

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Leapwork Testing Manager of the Year

Awarded to the most outstanding test manager or team leader over the last 12 months.

Judges were looking for:

  • Demonstrate what they did to build, support, nurture, develop and motivate a team to become successful.
  • Evidences that are both quantitative (measurable metrics or technical elements that show statically what has been achieved) and qualitative (feedback from the team, project stakeholders, senior’s organisation leaders or customer/users).
  • Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results.
  • Evidence and evaluation of self-improvement and commitment to high standards.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Stephanie Smith, Capgemini
  • Sophie Levene, Deloitte
  • Mike Gibson, DXC Technology
  • Simon Prior, Easyjet
  • Richard Shenton, KPMG
  • Yelena Khassanova, Kavichki LLC
  • Scott Kavanagh, Lloyds Banking Group
  • Sergio Avalos, PWC
  • James Eastham, ROQ
  • Mehmet Parlak, Testinium
  • Subhendu Mohanty, Virgin Media O2

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Test Associates Best Overall Testing Project – Retail

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the retail sector.

Judges were looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget.
  • Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Finalists in this category are:

  • River Island in partnership with Cigniti
  • Successive Technologies
  • Waitrose in partnership with Cognizant

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Tech Mahindra Best Overall Testing Project – Finance

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the finance sector.

Judges were looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget.
  • Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Finalists in this category are:

  • ADSS in partnership with KPMG
  • ABN Amro in partnership with Infosys
  • Crown Agents Bank in partnership with Deloitte
  • Close Brothers Plc in partnership with Cognizant
  • Fime
  • HSBC
  • IBM
  • IntellectDesign
  • Wesleyan in partnership with KPMG
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • Nationwide Building Society in partnership with IBM
  • BTCTurk in partnership with Testinium

Best Overall Testing Project – Communication

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the communication sector.

Judges were looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget.
  • Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Finalists in this category are:

  • BICS in partnership with Infopulse
  • British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
  • British Telecom in partnership with Qualitest
  • British Telecom in partnership with TCS
  • NTT Data
  • Telenet in partnership with Infosys
  • TestDevLab
  • Virgin Media O2 in partnership with NTT Data
  • Vodafone in partnership with Sandhata

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Cognizant Best Use of Technology in a Project

Awarded for outstanding application of technology in a testing project.

Judges were looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results.
  • Demonstration of Cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose technology was correctly and effectively used.
  • Illustration of training and upskilling team & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles​.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Aviva in partnership with TCS
  • Aviva in partnership with Wipro
  • British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
  • Ciklum
  • Centrica 
  • Daffodil Software
  • IBM
  • Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Publicis Sapient
  • Nationwide Building Society in partnership with TCS
  • Natwest in partnership with Infosys
  • Testingxperts

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Wipro Testing Team of the Year

Awarded to the most outstanding overall testing team of the year.

Judges were looking for:

  • Discussion of targets achieved through effective teamwork.
  • Highlight the ability to work with a dev/business/product owner around potentially changing requirement.
  • Demonstration of strong team ethos.
  • Evidence and Evaluation of problem-solving and self-improvement within the team.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Aviva
  • Bord Gais
  • Homeserve
  • KPMG
  • Mastek
  • Nationwide Building Society
  • Natwest
  • Deloitte
  • QAwerk
  • Severn Trent
  • Test Fort
  • Wilko

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Capgemini Testing Management Team of the Year

Awarded to the testing management team that has shown consistently outstanding leadership.

Judges were looking for:

  • Highlight the ability of Excellent people management and communication skills with various examples.
  • Discussion of achieving project aims, overcoming challenges and achieving targets through effective leadership.
  • Evidence of great vision and forward-thinking to reflect teams are improving constantly.
  • Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
  • Mastek
  • NTT Data
  • Network Rail in partnership with Cognizant
  • QA Mentor
  • TSB in partnership with Cognizant
  • Zurich Insurance Group

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IBM Most Innovative Project

Awarded for the project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of software testing.

Judges were looking for:

  • A project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of Software Testing and quality assurance Implementation.
  • Clear demonstration of the innovative nature of the project – what was the driver for innovation and how was it achieved?
  • An attempt to push boundaries within the Software Testing Industry.
  • Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Aviva in partnership with TCS
  • British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
  • Covea Insurance in Partnership with Vitality and Qualitest
  • Credit Suisse
  • E-ON
  • Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Wipro
  • Mindtree
  • Open University in partnership with Infosys
  • Sky
  • University of Cambridge

Leading Vendor

Awarded to the vendor who receives top marks for their product/service and customer service.

Judges were looking for:

  • Evidence and evaluation of a commitment to high quality and standards to customers.
  • Commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
  • Evidence of Value for money, reliability, flexibility and responsiveness to change.
  • Proof of thought leadership and drive to excel in the Software Testing and QA industry.

Finalists in this category are:

  • Ciklum
  • Cognizant
  • Infopulse
  • Keysight
  • Kavichki LLC
  • Nfocus
  • NTT Data
  • Perfecto by Perforce
  • Testinium
  • QA Mentor
  • Qualitest
  • Wipro
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