How AI Is Transforming QA Qualification

Expert Webinar Series

Hosted by WomenTech Network

date

April 16, 2026

time

12:00:00

address

Virtual Event


In an era where software complexity and customer expectations are skyrocketing, traditional quality assurance (QA) approaches struggle to keep pace. "How AI Is Transforming QA Qualification" explores how AI isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a practical force multiplier for QA teams striving for speed, accuracy, and deeper insights.

This session dives into real-world use cases where AI has already transformed QA practices, turning pain points into competitive advantages. Attendees will explore how AI-powered strategies can:

  • Automate tedious tasks like regression log triage and failure classification, freeing human testers to focus on high-value validation and exploration.
  • Boost test coverage and resilience by generating smarter test cases and identifying gaps that might elude manual efforts.
  • Drive predictive quality by analyzing historical trends to forecast risk areas and prioritize testing efforts where it matters most.
  • Accelerate feedback loops through AI-assisted test creation, maintenance, and real-time analysis in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Enhance cross-team collaboration with automated insights that help developers, product managers, and security teams align on quality goals faster.

Drawing from live implementations and measurable outcomes, this talk reveals concrete examples – not hypotheticals – of how modern QA teams are leveraging AI today. You’ll walk away with an actionable framework to assess AI readiness, choose the right techniques for your context, and integrate AI into your QA strategy with confidence and clarity.


Hosted By

Speakers

Dilruba Malik

Senior Engineering Manager @ Palo Alto Networks

Dilruba Malik is a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Palo Alto Networks, where she leads the IoT and Data Security QA team. She brings extensive experience in hands-on, end-to-end software testing, as well as a strong track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams. Her career spans both large enterprises and startups, including roles at Microsoft, Cisco, RetailNext, and Hitachi. Dilruba earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management and Leadership from Santa Clara University. A passionate advocate for diversity in tech, Dilruba is actively involved in Women in Technology initiatives, frequently speaks at industry events, and was recognized as one of 30 Outstanding Women in Engineering Leadership. Outside of work, she enjoys acrylic painting and exploring new places through travel.