AI as a Co-Pilot (Not a Test Replacer) - In Person Denver Meetup

AI is everywhere in testing conversations-but replacing testers isn’t the goal.The real opportunity lies in using AI as a co-pilot: a supportive partner that enhances thinking, speeds up execution, and strengthens quality-without taking ownership away from humans.

In this practical and demo-driven session, David Ingraham explores how AI can meaningfully assist testers today, where it clearly falls short, and how teams can adopt it responsibly without sacrificing judgment, context, or accountability.

Expect real examples, honest boundaries, and guidance grounded in modern testing realities-not hype.

📅 Date: 28th January 2026 (Wednesday)🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST🏢 Venue: Code Talent3412 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205

Speaker: David Ingraham

AI is rapidly becoming part of the testing workflow-but its value depends entirely on how it’s used.

In this session, David will demonstrate how AI can act as a testing co-pilot, helping testers generate stronger test ideas, accelerate debugging, and support automation workflows-while keeping human judgment firmly in control.

Through live demos and real-world scenarios, attendees will see:

• Where AI genuinely adds value today
• Where it struggles or misleads
• How to integrate AI without losing ownership, quality, or critical thinking

This session is ideal for testers and engineers who want to adopt AI thoughtfully and responsibly, rather than chasing tools for their own sake.

• What AI is actually good at today:Idea generation, test exploration, debugging assistance, and automation boilerplate acceleration
• Where human judgment remains irreplaceable:Risk assessment, product context, edge cases, and deciding what truly matters
• Live, practical examples:Real demos of AI assisting with test design, failure analysis, and automation support

David Ingraham is a Senior SDET with experience building and scaling automation frameworks for teams ranging from 15-person startups to Fortune 100 enterprises.

He specializes in turning test suites into reliable sources of truth, guiding teams through testing maturity challenges, and championing Shift Left practices that make quality a shared responsibility across engineering.

David is passionate about practical testing approaches that balance automation, AI, and human insight-ensuring quality remains intentional, sustainable, and trusted.

• Learn how to use AI to support testers-not replace them
• See realistic, hands-on demos of AI-assisted testing
• Understand where AI helps and where it doesn’t
• Avoid hype-driven adoption and build responsible workflows
• Connect with Denver’s growing QA and testing community
• Be part of The Test Tribe’s 5th Denver Meetup

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