Richard Seidl

Richard combines practical support for software teams with sustained work sharing testing knowledge through books, podcasts, training and conference talks. Teams across administration, finance, automotive and logistics have received help with testing practices and automation. This combination gives practitioners access to technical guidance and a clear emphasis on the communication needed to make quality improvements work.

Richard Seidl is a software quality coach, keynote speaker and podcast host at Richard Seidl Consulting GmbH in Essen, Germany. Bringing more than 25 years of experience in software testing and coaching, Richard has supported teams across administration, finance, automotive and logistics to enhance software quality, introduce agile testing and establish test automation.

Through books, two software testing podcasts, international keynotes and hands-on training, Richard shares practical guidance with the wider testing community. The presentation “Testing Is a People Business” examines how communication and collaboration influence quality as artificial intelligence enters software development, emphasising how testers and developers work together alongside supporting tools and processes. Coaching and mentoring further support organisations navigating technological change, work recognised in 2025 with the German Prize for Software Quality.