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Test Automation Conference Europe

Track Talk W8

Who’s the Masked Tester?

Irina Malgina

17.00-17:45, Wednesday 9th October

We live in the world where technologies, development methods and skills required for testers are changing at ever increasing pace. In this circumstances there is big chance one might experience feelings of self-doubt, despite all the gained experience, acquired skills and previous achievements. This feeling of self-doubt and fear that your true identity will be revealed under your perceived frodulent mask is known as imposter syndrome.

Having to deal with imposter syndrome can have huge impact on your life. These feelings might push you to be working harder and harder and holding yourself to ever higher standards. This ongoing pressure can negatively impact emotional well-being, mental health and job performance. It can affect anyone in any profession and career stage and tends to get worse when circumstances change. So how should we deal with it?

My first experience with imposter feelings showed up in my early years at school and continued at university. During my career as a tester a new pack of doubts was waiting. In my talk I will share my experience with imposter syndrome and tips and tricks on dealing with it. Let’s take off that mask!

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What you will Learn

  1. Symptomes and causes of imposter syndrome
  2. Possible impact and dangers of imposter syndrome
  3. Tips and tricks on dealing with imposter syndrome

Session Details

  • Introductory
  • 45 mins
  • Includes 15 mins Q&A
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Check out this video by Irina Malgina to get an insight into her talk 'Who's the Masked Tester?'

Session Speaker

Irina Malgina

Process Manager - BDO Holding, Netherlands

Irina is a professional with 15+ years of experience in testing and quality management. Most of her career she has worked as a test consultant in various areas including transport, financial, human resources and machine data. At the moment she is working as a Process Manager at BDO Holding B.V. in the Netherlands, where she is responsible for improving the process and product quality. She also puts her effort in shaping a learning culture with focus on sharing experiences of different professionals and teams in order to learn and improve. She's passionate about testing and quality management and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience.