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Aakash Yadav

Aakash Yadav

QA Lead at Testriq; Industry Evangelist

Joined July 2026
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Practicing QA leader and technical author focused on modern quality engineering. testriq+1
Combines hands-on QA leadership with strategic growth and partnership responsibilities at Testriq. testriq+1
Active industry advocate and mentor—listed as an Industry Evangelist on topmate and involved in mentoring/training through Cinute Digital. topmate+2
Formally educated in Information Technology (BSC.IT) and identifies as a Certified Software Tester (CSTE), with multiple published articles on test automation, AI validation, and security testing. topmate+1

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AI-Powered Software Testing in 2026: Why Automation, AI Validation, and Human QA Have to Work Together

May 1, 2026

A guide describing the three pillars of modern quality engineering—fast test automation, AI/ML validation, and human QA judgment—and how they must be combined for reliable releases in 2026.

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Rapid Functional Testing: Why Speed Matters in Agile QA

March 1, 2026

A guide on balancing release speed and quality in agile development, advocating rapid functional validation, test automation, and practices to avoid costly production defects.

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The Evolution of Software Testing Services: A Comprehensive Guide for 2026

March 1, 2026

An overview of modern software testing services, covering AI-driven testing, automation, security and enterprise QA strategy for 2026.

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What’s the Best Tool for Security Testing of Web Applications?

March 1, 2026

A comparison of web application security testing tools (DAST/SAST/pen-testing tools) with guidance on selecting appropriate tools for application security testing.

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