Conference

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Colombia

QA Conf 2025

Overview

At QA Conf 2025, I participated as a speaker at one of the most important software quality events in Colombia’s Coffee Region.

The presentation took place at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira and was attended by approximately 250 software professionals, students and technology enthusiasts.

The session focused on a real-world solution implemented during my professional experience, where Quality Assurance practices were combined with performance analysis techniques to identify bottlenecks, validate optimizations and improve the overall user experience of a production application.

Context

Software quality is often treated separately from performance engineering.

However, modern systems require both disciplines to work together to ensure reliability, scalability and a positive user experience.

This talk explored how performance metrics can become part of the quality validation process, helping engineering teams identify issues before they impact end users.

Topics Covered

During the session I discussed:

• The relationship between quality and performance.
• Early bottleneck detection.
• Observability strategies.
• Key performance metrics.
• Validation of performance improvements.
• Data-driven engineering decisions.

The presentation focused on practical lessons learned from real software projects.

Technical Highlights

Key concepts included:

• Performance Testing.
• Quality Assurance.
• Application Monitoring.
• Observability.
• Performance Metrics.
• Production Analysis.
• Application Optimization.
• Data-Driven Engineering.

Community Impact

One of the most valuable aspects of the event was the interaction with professionals from different areas of software engineering.

The session generated discussions around integrating performance metrics into QA workflows and building more reliable systems through measurable engineering practices.

Skills Demonstrated

This talk showcases experience in:

• Quality Assurance
• Performance Engineering
• Observability
• Software Engineering
• Software Architecture
• Technical Communication
• System Optimization
• Problem Solving

Why This Talk Matters

Software quality is no longer measured solely by the absence of functional defects.

User experience also depends on performance, stability and the ability of a system to behave consistently under varying conditions.

This presentation demonstrates how QA and performance engineering can complement each other to build more resilient and scalable software systems.

Recruiter Notes

This presentation demonstrates experience with:

• Quality Assurance
• Performance Engineering
• Observability
• Application Optimization
• Technical Communication
• Public Speaking
• Software Engineering
• Complex Problem Solving

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QA Conf?

QA Conf is a technology event focused on software quality, testing, engineering practices and professional development.

What was the main topic of the talk?

The integration of Quality Assurance practices with performance analysis to improve software quality and user experience.

Was the presentation based on a real-world case?

Yes. The talk was based on practical experience gained from professional software engineering projects.

Who attended the event?

Software engineers, QA professionals, students and members of the regional technology community.

What skills does this presentation demonstrate?

Quality Assurance, performance engineering, observability, technical communication and software architecture.