Episode Two - Getting Into QA with Davrick Hayes

What happens when you answer the "Get Paid to Play Video Games" ad?

In this discussion Davrick Hayes, a dedicated QA engineer, delves into his journey within the QA field.

Davrick brings insights gleaned from his entrepreneurial ventures, the establishment of Forge QA, a pioneering QA staffing firm, and Six Figured Out, a bespoke career coaching service.

Throughout the conversation, he underscores the imperative for QA professionals to possess a comprehensive grasp of their company's ethos and product offerings to execute QA duties effectively.

The discourse delves into the strategic importance of how and when to properly involve QA in the development process, as well as what to expect in your own QA career.

Davrick Hayes
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Forge QA
https://forgeqa.net/
Six Figured Out
https://sixfiguredout.com/

00:00Introduction and Background
03:00Getting Started in QA
06:00Building Skills in QA
10:00The Role of QA in the Development Process
15:00The Relationship Between Development and QA
20:00Introduction to Selenium and Automation
25:00The Impact of AI on QA
29:00Starting a Career in QA
33:00Forge QA and Six Figured Out
36:00Understanding the Company for Effective QA
36:32The Value of Including QA Early
38:09Persuading Clients to Include QA

Created by ⁠Crucible Cloudworks ⁠

2024

Host - Chris Yau

Director - Juliana Linn

Collaborative Design - Melissa Sung

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