ZAPTALK (Automation Unfiltered)
The monthly podcast for QA leaders where software testing, automation, and cutting-edge technology collide. Hosted by Joe Colantonio and featuring Alex (ZAP) Chernyak, the visionary founder of ZAPTEST, we dive deep into the conversations that truly matter in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. Ready to elevate your testing game and cut through the noise? It’s time to get Zapped! https://testguild.me/zappod
ZAPTALK (Automation Unfiltered)
Leading With AI: Adapting Skills for the Next Testing Wave
AI is reshaping the world of software testing and automation—and it's happening faster than you think.
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In this episode of ZAPTALK, industry experts break down how AI is transforming workflows, careers, and the way organizations approach technology adoption.
❇️ How AI has evolved from its 1950s roots to today's mainstream applications and hype
❇️ The real impact of generative AI versus other, less-hyped AI algorithms in everyday tech
❇️ Why automation doesn’t eliminate jobs but shifts human roles toward more strategic functions
❇️ The changing skills needed for tech professionals in the age of AI—think prompt engineering, not just coding
❇️ The challenges and opportunities enterprises face in adopting new AI-driven tools and processes
Ready to get a direct, expert take on AI’s role in your tech future?
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Featured Guest
Alex Sharpe is a distinguished advisor, educator, and speaker—a cybersecurity and digital transformation veteran with over 30 years of real-world experience. He started his career at the NSA, then built management consulting practices at Booz Allen and KPMG, and later co‑founded two successful firms, including one that merged with The Hackett Group.
Today, as Principal of Sharpe Management Consulting LLC, Alex helps large organizations and government agencies unlock productivity, launch new offerings and markets, and drive value—while keeping cyber‑risk in check. His firm has delivered over 100 successful projects, supported 20+ M&A transactions, and operates globally, combining strategic insight with hands‑on execution.
Academically, he teaches resilience at New York University and contributes to thought leadership through the Cloud Security Alliance, holding roles like Co‑Chairman of working groups and authoring operational frameworks around AI and Zero Trust principles.
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