PLATO Panel Talks

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kaleigh.mcintosh@platotech.com

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Bug Advocacy: More Than Just Finding Bugs

October 05, 2026

Finding a bug is one thing. Convincing everyone else that it matters is another.In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, Mike Hrycyk sits down with Kevin Morgan (Senior Manager, PLATO)  and Jason Soliven (Consultant, Zenith Point Consulting) to talk about bug advocacy, the often-overlooked skill of communicating the impact, risk, and importance of the bugs we find.The panel digs into how to prioritize defects without treating everything as a SEV 1, how to write bugs that different stakeholders c...

From Tester to Leader: Mentoring, Coaching & Management in Tech

August 31, 2026

What happens when you move from being an individual contributor to managing and developing others? In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Heather Stapleton (PLATO, Delivery Leader, Atlantic Region) and Ellery Furlong (PLATO, Manager) for a practical conversation about mentoring, coaching, and management in tech with lessons from their own experiences, including how to build trust, support quieter team members, adapt your mentoring style, and avoid becoming a crutc...

Tools of the Trade: Automation Edition

August 11, 2026

What's in your automation toolbox?In this special summer episode, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by automation and QA leaders who share the tools they're using to improve software quality, accelerate testing, andnavigate the growing influence of AI.From Postman for API testing and collaboration,to Ruff, Black, and SonarQube for code quality, to Jira Rovo and custom-built AI solutions, the conversation explores practical tools that are helping teams work smarter, streamline their workflows...

Released: The Story Behind the Software · High booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

How do I get in touch with PLATO Panel Talks?

PLATO Panel Talks is hosted by Mike Hrycyk. Its publicly listed emails are info@platotech.com and kaleigh.mcintosh@platotech.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for PLATO Panel Talks?

The publicly listed emails for PLATO Panel Talks: info@platotech.com and kaleigh.mcintosh@platotech.com.

How many listeners does PLATO Panel Talks have?

Podseeker estimates PLATO Panel Talks reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for PLATO Panel Talks?

PLATO Panel Talks typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical experience in software testing, quality assurance, test automation, DevOps, or responsible AI, often from a practitioner or leadership role. Recent guests include Jason Soliven, Jesslyn Dymond, and Arash Taheri.

How hard is it to get booked on PLATO Panel Talks?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does PLATO Panel Talks cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, and Devops. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.