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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.