Maturity Assessment for the QA Spectrum | In Person Dallas Meetup

The Test Tribe 2nd Dallas Meetup – Maturity Assessment for the QA Spectrum

Quality isn’t just about testing - it’s about how mature your QA practices really are.

Join us at The Test Tribe’s 2nd Dallas Meetup for a session led by Angela Cortes, where we’ll break down what QA maturity means in today’s tech-driven landscape. From automation to AI-readiness, this talk will help you understand where your team stands and how to take QA to the next level.

Event Details

• Date: 8th October 2025 (Wednesday)
• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
• Venue: Mindzvue, Dallas
• Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpZ5Umv2RByUKQZq6

Session: Maturity Assessment for the QA Spectrum

Speaker: Angela Cortes

Session Overview

QA maturity is more than just running tests - it’s about building resilient, scalable, and future-ready practices.

In this session, Angela Cortes will introduce the QA Spectrum and show how organizations can assess their current stage of maturity. From identifying gaps to planning the next steps, this talk offers both a framework and practical strategies for QA leaders, engineers, and teams who want to go beyond testing into quality engineering excellence.

You’ll explore:

• The QA Spectrum – what it is and why it matters
• Key maturity dimensions – process, automation, AI-readiness, collaboration
• How to assess your team’s maturity – practical steps you can apply today
• Next-stage strategies – recommendations to scale and evolve QA practices

Key Takeaways

• Learn what the QA Spectrum is and why it’s critical for modern software teams
• Evaluate your team’s maturity across processes, automation, and AI readiness
• Take away a framework for practical self-assessment
• Discover actionable strategies to level up your QA maturity

About the Speaker

Angela Cortes drives excellence in QA strategy, automation, and continuous improvement for scalable digital solutions.

As an experienced QA Test Lead, she has a proven track record implementing robust quality assurance strategies in fast-paced Agile environments. She is skilled in designing automation frameworks, test planning, and leading teams to ensure reliability at scale. Adept at tools like Playwright and Selenium, Angela champions efficiency through automation and reduced manual cycles.

Passionate about mentoring teams and aligning QA with business goals, she focuses on building value-driven, future-ready QA practices that truly impact product success.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn a practical framework for assessing QA maturity
• Understand how to move your QA practices toward automation and AI readiness
• Connect with the Dallas QA and tech community for an evening of learning and networking
• Walk away with actionable insights to strengthen your QA strategy

About The Test Tribe

The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 400+ events and 120K+ members across 130+ countries, we help testers learn, grow, and connect through expert-led courses, memberships, cohorts, and community gatherings.

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Dallas - it’s time to discover where your QA stands today, and where it can go tomorrow.

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