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Discover how AI-powered test automation and smarter test data strategies reshape QA at The Test Tribe NYC Meetup on March 12, 2026 in New York City. ## Why attend? This in-person session dives into how AI-driven automation and modern test data management work together to deliver faster, more reliable software. As systems grow in complexity, brittle scripts and poor data quality no longer cut it. You’ll hear practical insights on building resilient automation that scales with your release cadence, while ensuring data realism and security. ## What to expect - A focused talk by Mani Deep Reddy Singireddy, Senior Manager – SDET at Equinox, on how AI enhances automation through self-healing tests, intelligent test case generation, and predictive defect detection. - clear guidance on crafting a robust test data strategy that emphasizes quality, security, and realism to support AI-driven automation. - Discussion on reducing maintenance overhead, improving coverage, and accelerating delivery in fast-paced digital environments. - Real-world examples across API, UI, mobile, and data-driven testing, tightly integrated into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows. - A Q&A and networking segment to connect with NYC’s QA, automation, and engineering community. ## Who should attend? QA engineers, automation engineers, SDETs, test architects, and anyone curious about how AI is transforming modern QA practices. The format is a live in-person session with opportunities to network with peers and the speaker. ## When and where - Date: 12 March 2026 - Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST - Venue: 307 W 38th St, Studio 1401, New York, NY, USA - Organizer: The Test Tribe, NYC chapter (The world’s largest software testing community) ## Key takeaways - Understand AI’s impact on test automation and where human judgment remains essential - Learn about self-healing tests, intelligent test generation, and predictive defect detection - Strategies for secure, realistic test data and how to integrate data policies into your automation - Insights into the evolving role of SDET engineers in AI-enhanced QA environments - Practical steps to scale automation in complex systems while maintaining quality and speed ## Registration and next steps RSVP via the event page to secure your spot and access any updates from The Test Tribe NYC Meetup. Registration link: [https://www.meetup.com/the-test-tribe-new-york-testers-and-qa-meetups/events/313267720](https://www.meetup.com/the-test-tribe-new-york-tester

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