Episode 12: The Legacy System Conundrum with Nalin Parbhu

Why Didn't You Test That?

Jan 30 2024 • 56 mins

Welcome to episode 12 of the Why Didn’t You Test That? Podcast, hosted by Curiosity Software's Huw Price and Rich Jordan! In this episode, our hosts are joined by Nalin Parbhu, Founder & CEO at Infuse, together they discuss digital transformation challenges for organisations struggling with legacy systems, limited budgets, and a reactive approach to change.


Listen to this episode of the Why Didn't You Test That? Podcast to learn from Nalin Parbhu's experience working with higher education institutions, which face unique challenges due to the complex nature of their systems and integrations. Additionally, discover why digital transformation and cloud adoption are driven by the need for scalability, flexibility, and improved user experiences.


The use of outdated on-premise systems and customization of off-the-shelf solutions has introduced maintenance and upgrade difficulties. Budget constraints and competing priorities impact IT investments, while limited operational budgets often result in a focus on capital expenditure, leading to delayed or constrained IT initiatives.


Huw Price describes how testing and quality assurance play a crucial role in successful software implementation. However, the lack of standardized processes and the use of point-to-point integrations and legacy systems has led to increased complexity and higher maintenance costs.

Nalin Parbhu concludes that organisations are finally starting to recognize the importance of automated testing and the need for disciplined test environments and data management. Rich Jordan adds that there's a need for clear requirements, well-defined acceptance criteria, and accountability to ensure successful partnerships and quality.

The Curiosity Software Podcast featuring Huw Price and Rich Jordan! Together, they share their insight and expertise in driving software design and development in test. Learn how you can improve your journey to quality software delivery, by considering how much do you really understand about your systems, and when things inevitably go wrong, why didn’t you test that? Spotify | YouTube | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Deezer | RSS Feed

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