Finding a bug is one thing. Convincing everyone else that it matters is another.

In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, Mike Hrycyk sits down with Kevin Morgan (Senior Manager, PLATO) and Jason Soliven (Consultant, Zenith Point Consulting) to talk about bug advocacy, the often-overlooked skill of communicating the impact, risk, and importance of the bugs we find.

The panel digs into how to prioritize defects without treating everything as a SEV 1, how to write bugs that different stakeholders can actually understand, how to use evidence to make your case, and why knowing when to stop arguing can be just as important as knowing when to speak up.

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What's in your automation toolbox?

In this special summer episode, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by automation and QA leaders who share the tools they're using to improve software quality, accelerate testing, andnavigate the growing influence of AI.

From Postman for API testing and collaboration,to Ruff, Black, and SonarQube for code quality, to Jira Rovo and custom-built AI solutions, the conversation explores practical tools that are helping teams work smarter, streamline their workflows, and deliver better software.

Whether you're a tester, developer, automation engineer, or QA leader, you'll come away with new ideas, new tools to explore, and a fresh perspective on what’s in the automation toolbox.

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What happens when you move from being an individual contributor to managing and developing others?

In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Heather Stapleton (PLATO, Delivery Leader, Atlantic Region) and Ellery Furlong (PLATO, Manager) for a practical conversation about mentoring, coaching, and management in tech with lessons from their own experiences, including how to build trust, support quieter team members, adapt your mentoring style, and avoid becoming a crutch for the people you lead.

Moving into management isn't just about taking on more responsibility. It's about learning how to help others, and yourself, grow confidently in technology careers.

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