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Does your testing align with what your customers truly care about, or is it shaped by assumptions? Many testing teams focus on familiar paths, like editing a profile or managing basic workflows, but these may not reflect the features your customers actually care about. @Marcus Merrell and @Evelyn Coleman share why it’s important to dig deeper. When you do, you’ll find critical areas where quality assurance has the biggest impact on revenue and user experience.

AI and technology are reshaping the world we live and work in every day. It’s imperative that we equip people with the tools and skills they need to succeed in this rapidly changing landscape. In this video, Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy announces a new company initiative to tackle the challenge. Called "One Million Minds + One Platform," its goal is to train and certify one million students and professionals in data and AI by 2029 and 100,000 users on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud by 2027.

In this session, Jon Hagar explores how AI is reshaping software engineering and testing, emphasizing the vital role of prompt engineering in staying relevant and effective. From traditional software testing to using AI for testing AI systems, and even enhancing test tools and support environments, prompt engineering is emerging as a critical skill. Jon will dive into what prompt engineering entails, its applications in testing, and the key actions testers can take to adapt to this evolving landscape.

In a world of rapid technological evolution, QA leaders must not only adapt but also lead the way in embracing emerging trends like AI and automation. In this session, David Ingraham explores how the future of QA leadership is being shaped by these advancements and what it takes to stay competitive in the ever-changing landscape of software testing. He highlights the critical technical and leadership skills needed to navigate the next 12–18 months successfully.

In this video, we explore Network and Authentication Policies in Snowflake. These are account-level rules that control who can successfully connect to your Snowflake environment. Network Policies define allowed sources, determining which IP ranges can access your Snowflake account. Authentication Policies control access by enforcing Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication and other rules for secure logins.

When last-minute changes meet high-demand periods, quality assurance becomes the cornerstone of success. @Evelyn Coleman recommends a few strategies to align your quality roadmap with high-pressure cycles like open enrollment. Build testing rhythms into your quality strategy. Account for time spikes and freezes in development.Prioritize QA, not just development, during crunch times. Learn more about how timing and seasonality affect QA on the latest episode of the Test Case Scenario.

Hybrid testing is the way to approach QA. With this approach, you get the best of both worlds: the creativity of manual testing along with the efficiency of automation testing. How can you design a test strategy that incorporates both?

Tech is brilliant, but it doesn't sell itself. It’s the people in the middle—sellers, marketers, and customer success teams—that connect your innovation to the world. Understand their challenges, and you’ll connect the dots to your product. Catch the latest episode of Test Case Scenario to hear more from @Marcus Merrell on why empathy for the 'connectors' is essential for every tech professional.

This month's edition of Snow Report provides details on upcoming must-attend events, such as AI & Data Predictions 2025, Startup Demo Day, and Gen AI Day. The newsletter also contains some important product announcements, a list of recommended resources, and details about the launch of this year's Startup Challenge.