Smarter Cooking: Quality Assurance for the Future of the Kitchen
The IoT Smart Kitchen Dock by Bosch Siemens Home Appliances brings innovative features to everyday kitchen life. As a tester, I played a key role in evaluating its various functionalities and devising the test strategy for future automation efforts.
The world of Bosch-Siemens home appliances marks a new era in the home: sustainability meets innovation. Whether it’s smart refrigerators or energy-efficient washing machines – each product promotes a more conscious lifestyle.
BSH has stood for high-quality household appliances for decades and has established itself as an innovator in the modern era. Smart technologies and energy-efficient solutions meet the growing demands of consumers who want to combine sustainability with comfort.
The product range spans from classic household helpers to modern devices that can be controlled via IoT systems. By combining technological progress with practical benefits, BSH remains a strong player in a digital market environment. The company blends functionality with forward-thinking connectivity, setting new standards for quality of life in the home.
Task Description
Bosch Siemens Home Appliances developed an innovative device called the IoT Smart Kitchen Dock, designed to revolutionize kitchen work through Alexa integration and features like hands-free gestures and read- aloud functionalities. My responsibility was to ensure the software’s quality through extensive mobile testing, conduct in-depth testing at the Android ADB level, and devise future test automation strategies. Additionally, I was tasked with preparing the device for new markets, particularly in Northern Europe.
Outcome
We implemented extensive mobile testing, conducted in-depth Android ADB testing (as well as iOS), and performed targeted tests to ensure both stability and user-friendliness. Furthermore, we developed forward- looking test automation strategies, resulting in blueprints and proofs of concept. The Smart Kitchen Dock was successfully launched in Northern Europe, and Bosch Siemens was highly satisfied with the combination of technical precision and strategic foresight we brought to the project.
Logistics 4.0: Ensuring Software Quality at Pamyra
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Pamyra aims to revolutionize the logistics industry with innovative solutions. By focusing on agile testing and test automation, we have supported the rapid and reliable testing of valuable, functional features
The platform Pamyra is dedicated to making the logistics sector more efficient and accessible through digitalization. It creates an interface between transport service providers and customers, significantly simplifying the exchange of services. The focus is on minimizing empty runs and optimizing processes – key aspects for the sustainable development of the logistics industry.
Pamyra goes beyond simple matchmaking by offering transparent processes and flexible customization options that cater to the individual needs of its users. The company helps ensure that modern logistics solutions can be made not only faster but also more cost-effective and environmentally friendly – an approach that shapes the future of the industry.
Task Description
Pamyra GmbH, an innovative logistics startup aiming to reduce empty runs, faced the challenge of ensuring the quality of its continuous frontend and backend developments. The rapid development of new features required an agile testing strategy and effective test automation to keep release cycles short and detect issues early. We were tasked with optimizing quality assurance and building a robust testing infrastructure.
Outcome
We introduced agile testing processes that seamlessly complemented the development cycle and implemented powerful test automation solutions for both the frontend and backend. Through our test management consulting, we helped Pamyra establish a sustainable quality management system capable of adapting flexibly to future requirements. The company appreciated the noticeable improvement in quality and the speed at which new features were introduced securely and efficiently.
Automated Quality, Agile Testing, and Test Management for the Webshop of the Future
Endor AG embraced innovation with a new webshop and a custom ERP system. Through close collaboration in test management and the implementation of test automation, we played a crucial role in ensuring the quality and success of the project.
Fanatec has become an indispensable player in the world of simulation sports. With precise and technically advanced products, the company has set standards for virtual racing that appeal to both casual players and professionals. The combination of robust design and realistic functionality has made Fanatec a recognized name in the global eSports community.
Furthermore, Fanatec demonstrates how simulation technology can be applied beyond traditional racing, such as in vehicle development or the training of professional drivers. The company showcases how technical innovation and user orientation can shape a brand while bridging the gap between the real and virtual worlds. In 2024, Fanatec was acquired by Corsair, opening up additional opportunities for development and expansion.
Task Description
Endor AG faced the challenge of integrating and aligning a custom ERP system with a new webshop. Our task was to assess the quality of software delivered by third-party vendors, test new features in an agile manner, and ensure comprehensive test management for the entire project. Additionally, we were tasked with automating all critical functions to support the tight go-live schedule.
Outcome
By implementing a comprehensive test management framework, automating critical workflows, and conducting precise agile testing, we ensured high software quality. The project was successfully completed within the planned timeline, and Endor AG was impressed with the efficiency and accuracy of our work. This long-term engagement not only ensured the desired software quality but also established sustainable processes for future projects.
Innovative Media Technologies: Quality Assurance for the Digital Future
Multamedio is shaping the future of media. Our contribution: Efficient testing and automation to ensure the highest quality standards.
Multa Medio combines extensive experience in the lottery industry with the demands of modern digitalization. Their solutions address the very point where traditional processes reach their limits, opening up new ways for efficient management and execution of lotteries.
Security and transparency are particularly important, playing a central role for both providers and end users. Multa Medio demonstrates how proven methods can be complemented by modern technologies to ensure the best possible user experience while maintaining smooth operations. In doing so, they not only uphold existing standards but also set new benchmarks for the future.
Task Description
Multamedio AG, responsible for the web offerings of various state lotteries, faced the challenge of ensuring high regression security despite rapid developments and the introduction of new game types. In particular, the integration of new features needed to be accelerated without compromising existing functionalities. Our task was to develop a comprehensive test automation framework covering both backend and frontend testing, thereby providing a foundation for reliable and efficient software development.
Outcome
We built a flexible backend framework and implemented an innovative frontend testing tool that enabled automated validation of the websites. By automating key test cases, we significantly increased regression security and accelerated development processes. The client was pleased with the new speed at which additional features could be introduced while maintaining the stability of existing systems—an ideal foundation for future innovations.
Cryptocurrencies in Everyday Life: Testing for the New Payment
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Salamantex specializes in integrating cryptocurrencies as a payment method in everyday shopping processes. Through our contribution in testing and automation, we played a key role in bringing this innovative payment system to market reliably and securely.
The growing integration of cryptocurrencies into everyday life requires practical solutions, such as those developed by Salamantex. The company specializes in making digital currencies accessible for retail and other industries. Their technologies enable the direct use of cryptocurrencies in payment transactions without fundamentally changing existing processes.
Salamantex places particular emphasis on the easy integration into existing systems and the user-friendliness of their solutions. The focus is not only on merchants but also on end customers, whose payment behavior is increasingly adapting to digital trends. Their work demonstrates how innovative technology can open access to new markets and optimize existing workflows without unnecessarily complicating daily operations.
Task Description
Salamantex aimed to develop a platform that would allow customers to make everyday purchases with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at Ingenico payment terminals. The challenge was to test and secure a complex system architecture in both the backend and frontend. A particularly difficult aspect was the need to securely integrate various cryptocurrencies into the payment process while ensuring that transactions were conducted at the highest level of security.
Outcome
With our expertise in backend testing of security-critical payment endpoints, as well as frontend testing and test automation, we made a key contribution to the software’s quality assurance. The project was successful and enabled Salamantex to establish cryptocurrencies as a widely accepted payment method. The client was extremely satisfied with the performance, as the software worked reliably and the solution was quickly prepared for market launch.
Real-Time Quality: Testing for Digital Asset Management
At Sodatech, the focus was on developing a real-time digital asset management system. With our expertise in test management and agile testing, we made a significant contribution to the stability and quality of the software.
Sodatech is a leading provider of digital asset management solutions, specializing in customized software development. With the SodaWare platform, the company offers a flexible and scalable solution that adapts to the individual needs of its customers. Through continuous development, the technology remains up-to-date and market-driven.
The focus is on user-friendliness and seamless integration into existing systems, while Sodatech ensures that the solutions are powerful and future-proof. Close collaboration with customers enables the development of practical solutions that support business goals.
Sodatech takes a pragmatic approach that emphasizes flexibility and
adaptability while placing customer requirements at the center.
Task Description
Sodatech AG was seeking additional QA expertise for its innovative
Digital Asset Management system, which processed real-time data and
included automated processes for photo tagging. My task was to support
this system with agile testing methods and test management, focusing on
quality and reliability, particularly in the areas of dynamic data
processing and tagging.
Outcome
Through the successful implementation of agile testing and an effective test management strategy, I ensured that all real-time data was processed correctly and that the automation processes ran smoothly. As a result, the product became more robust and reliable. Sodatech was very satisfied with the testing results and the support in further developing the product, which helped the company strengthen its position in the market.