AI Testing, Trust & Indigenous Perspectives: Inside TELUS x PLATO Purple Teaming
In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Jesslyn Dymond (TELUS) and Jason Kicknosway (PLATO) for a deep dive into what it really takes to build trustworthy, responsible AI systems. [...]
The Intersection of DevOps, Automation, and AI: Building Smarter Pipelines
In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk is joined by Arash Taheri (Central One Credit Union) and DJ Sicoli-Khull (PLATO) for a deep dive into the evolving intersection of DevOps, automation, and [...]
Becoming a Test Lead: Skills for Driving Software Quality
What does it really mean to be a Test Lead? In this episode of PLATO Panel Talks, host Mike Hrycyk sits down with experienced testing professionals Sal Bugliarisi (Accenture) and Bhavya Bhatnagar (PLATO) to draw [...]
10 Years of PLATO Training: Growing Indigenous Talent in Tech
In this special milestone episode, Mike Hrycyk sits down with Keith McIntosh (PLATO CEO and Co-Founder) and Denis Carignan (PLATO President and Co-Founder) to celebrate 10 years of Indigenous Software Tester Training. Together, they reflect [...]
Now Recruiting: Ottawa & Sault Ste Marie
A new Indigenous Software Tester Training Program is launching this May at our Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie offices, and we’re thrilled to open applications to the community. This college-accredited program is designed to help individuals [...]
AI for the Real World: Business Strategy, Governance, and Getting Started
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — but how do organizations move beyond the hype and actually create value? This month, Mike Hrycyk is joined by Emma Heo (Lead for Public Service AI and Data at Accenture Canada) and Emily Cowperthwaite (COO at PLATO) for a [...]


