Embedded 500: Nerding Out About the Ducks
May 2, 2025
In this discussion, Komathi Sundaram, a Principal Software Engineer at Cruise, shares her passion for software testing and automation. She dives into the exciting world of bug discovery and contrasts the roles of developers and testers. Topics include the importance of continuous integration, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and innovative simulation tools like WalkWe. Komathi also emphasizes effective communication in teams and the evolving dynamics between testers and developers, making the technical talk surprisingly engaging.
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Curious Shift from Developer to Tester
- Komathi Sundaram switched from software development to testing after discovering the joy of catching bugs during peer testing.
- This curiosity-driven switch shaped her career in embedded software testing with automation.
Automate to Stay Engaged
- Lean on automation once manual testing becomes dull or repetitive.
- Automate to maintain the joy of testing while handling repetitive tasks efficiently.
Incremental Automation Strategy
- Start test automation incrementally by focusing on high-value workflows for sanity checks.
- Collaborate with developers to show bug-catching benefits and build automation trust.