The Future of QA: How AI Agents are Changing Software Testing | Daniel Loreto, Jetify

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Daniel, a seasoned technologist with experience at top tech companies like Google, Twitter, and Airbnb. They delve into Daniel's early career and the launch of his startup, Jetify, which aims to accelerate the software development lifecycle. The conversation explores the evolution of AI from its early days to the impact of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Daniel introduces Jetify’s flagship product, TestPilot, an AI agent designed to automate QA testing by simulating human interactions with web applications. He discusses the challenges of QA, the benefits of AI-driven automation, and the future potential of AI agents in various domains. The episode provides insights into the complexities and advantages of integrating AI in software development, emphasizing how specialized solutions like TestPilot can enhance efficiency and reliability.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.   Founder Bio:   Daniel Loreto is an experienced technology leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth within the software industry. As the Founder of Jetify, Daniel is responsible for setting the strategic vision and leading the execution of the company's ambitious growth plans. He oversees all aspects of the business, from product development and engineering to go-to-market strategy and operations. Under his leadership, Jetify has rapidly gained traction in the market, delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers its customers to thrive in the digital age.   Prior to founding Jetify, Daniel served as the Founder of jetpack.io, a successful tech startup that specialized in cloud infrastructure solutions. Before that, he held senior engineering and leadership roles at prominent tech companies, including Vice President of Engineering at Virta Health and Head of Engineering, Airbnb Luxe at Airbnb. Throughout his career, Daniel has demonstrated a keen ability to identify market opportunities, assemble high-performing teams, and deliver innovative products that drive measurable business impact.       Time Stamps:   00:35 Daniel's Impressive Tech Background 04:06 The Birth of Jetify: From Idea to Execution 07:24 AI-Powered QA Testing 11:12 Challenges and Future of AI in QA 16:12 Difference between traditional QA and Test Pilot 20:29 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions for QA 22:47 Challenges of Building Your Own Testing Infrastructure 23:51 The Potential of AI Agents in Testing 28:00 Ensuring AI Agents Perform Effectively 33:41 The Future of AI in Software Development 39:03 Thoughts on Test pilot in the market 40:58 TestPilot's Vision for 2025 and Beyond   Resources Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ Company Website - www.tesoroai.com   Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n   Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104   Company website: https://www.jetify.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetify-com/ X : https://x.com/jetify_com