# Balancing Speed and Quality in the AI Era with Jim Trentadue

An episode of [TestGuild Automation Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/826722706), 17 Aug 2025, 36 min.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/testtalks/tgaJimBalancingSpeedandQualityintheAIEra556.mp3?dest-id=184057

In this episode of the TestGuild Podcast, Joe Colantonio chats with veteran QA leader Jim Trentadue about how artificial intelligence is reshaping software testing—and what testers can do to stay ahead. With nearly three decades in the industry, Jim shares hard-earned lessons from his own career, insights into balancing speed and quality in agile teams, and a candid look at AI's potential risks and rewards for testers. You'll hear why embracing AI tools, from agentic workflows to prompt engineering, is no longer optional, and why deep testing expertise is still your most valuable asset. Whether you're a manual tester, automation engineer, or QA leader, this conversation will help you future-proof your career in the rapidly evolving world of software quality.

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