The Gary Gang Chronicles: Rebranding Manual Testing | With Gary Hawkes | Ep.11
Two Garys. One name. Zero idea how we got here - but we’re owning it.
In this episode, we dive head‑first into rebranding manual testing for the modern era: how to ditch outdated perceptions, highlight its strategic value, and show why it still has a place alongside automation in a high‑performing tech stack.
Along the way, we inevitably end up swapping name stories, because when you’re both called Gary, you can’t not.
It’s straight‑talk, experience‑led, and aimed at anyone who thinks manual testing is “just clicking around”. Spoiler: it’s not.
Raw convo. No fluff. All Gary.
🎧 Now streaming on all platforms.
A breakdown of the show complete with time markers for the shufflers:
🕒 0:00 – Introduction to Gary & Manual Testing & QE
🕒 04:35 – Busting Automation bias and Its Impact
🕒 09:49 – The Role of AI in Testing & Recruitment
🕒 13:14 – Rebranding Testing: UQE and TQU
🕒 16:23 – How Would You Write a Job Ad Without Using The Word Manual
🕒 18:21 – Leadership Lessons and Team Dynamics
🕒 19:10 – The Importance of Collaboration
🕒 22:01 – The GARY Extinction Awareness Campaign
🕒 24:53 – The QA Hype Quick Fire Q&A Round
🕒 27:02 – Wrap & Key Takeaways
Your support as always means the world to me – thank you for being part of this journey! 🙌 See you next time for more QA, Engineering and Tech insights and community stories.
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