Richard Seidl

Why they're in the Luvo 100

Seidl is selected for his significant contribution to the visibility and dissemination of software testing knowledge across Europe. Through his extensive work as an author, editor, and podcast host, he provides platforms for practitioners to share expertise. His influence is further evidenced by his long-standing involvement with the ISTQB and his recognition via the 2025 German Prize for Software Quality.

About

Richard Seidl is a software quality coach, author, and speaker based in Essen, Germany. Since 2009, he has been an active participant in various international industry bodies, including the ISTQB and the Austrian and German Testing Boards. His work focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical quality standards and practical application within software development teams. Seidl is a prolific contributor to industry media, serving as the editor-in-chief of the German Testing Magazin and SQmag. He facilitates knowledge sharing through two weekly interview podcasts, 'Podcast Software Testing' and 'Software Testing Unleashed', where he hosts practitioners to discuss daily challenges in testing and quality leadership. Additionally, he serves on programme committees for major industry events, including EuroSTAR 2026.

Career highlights

• Awarded the German Prize for Software Quality (Deutscher Preis für Software-Qualität) in 2025.
• Author or co-author of over eight books, including 'Agile Testing' and 'Basiswissen Testautomatisierung'.
• Host of two weekly podcasts with over 280 combined episodes featuring international quality experts.
• Editor-in-chief of German Testing Magazin since 2018 and regular columnist for IT-Spektrum.