Quality Engineering for CEOs: The Quest for Confidence (Post 4)

Article four in the “Quality Engineering for CEOs” series brings you an exploration of the role of software quality in organizational confidence.

Steve Semelsberger , CEO, Testlio

April 1st, 2025

In part 4 of his ongoing series, Steve Semelsberger, CEO of Testlio, highlights how quality engineering serves as a strategic lever for building confidence in software delivery. He outlines eight key indicators—coverage, shift-left testing, speed, AI integration, escaped issues, addressed issues, user ratings, and business metrics—that help leaders assess and improve their quality posture.

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