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Quality engineering
Build software worth trusting.
I’m Ludovico Besana, QA Lead @Doctolib, public speaker, and open source contributor focused on quality strategy, test automation, and better software delivery.
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Awards & Recognition
View all awards2026
Best AI Leader Under 35
Awarded by iKN Award
2025
Champion
Awarded by Bruno
2024
Champion
Awarded by BrowserStack
2024
Champion
Awarded by Grafana
What I Do
Testing & QA
QA strategy, test management, and maintainable test automation for reliable software delivery.
Event Organizer
I plan, coordinate, and host tech events to foster community, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Public Speaking
Talks on software quality, test automation, and the evidence needed to use AI responsibly.
Open Source
Love contributing to open source projects (mainly for education).
What people say
Trusted for the work, not the tagline.
Translated excerpts from public LinkedIn recommendations by clients, collaborators, and people I have managed.
“Clear, reliable, and easy to work with. From the start, it was evident that he knew what he was doing and could be trusted to deliver.”
Andrea D’ElisiFounder & Store Manager, FiguramaClient recommendation · 2026“Reliable and thoughtful, with flexible solutions tailored to our needs. A reference point for building sustainable growth.”
Chiara CerettiPresident, Spazio 3RClient recommendation · 2026“He introduced a mobile automation framework that significantly improved testing efficiency, always bringing fresh ideas and a proactive mindset.”
Aaron DalySenior Software Engineer in TestTeammate recommendation · 2025“His methodical approach and attention to detail helped create a solid, scalable QA structure from the ground up.”
Pieralberto ColomboHead of IT, RecrowdClient recommendation · 2024“A precise, results-oriented leader who created a collaborative, motivating environment through consistent, constructive feedback.”
Lijo BelardiQA EngineerDirect-report recommendation · 2024“An excellent technician, but above all charismatic and constructive, with a constant drive to explore new technologies and tools.”
Giovanni PignataroSoftware Developer, TeamSystemTeammate recommendation · 2024“Competent and experienced, with strong problem-solving skills, efficient process management, and a genuine ability to adapt to client needs.”
Emanuele GrittiniSenior UX/UI DesignerTeammate recommendation · 2024“He strengthens the stack, automates where possible, learns quickly, and brings valuable insight well beyond a traditional QA role.”
Alessandro RomanoSenior Engineering Manager, MollieManager recommendation · 2024“Professional and thorough: he highlighted meaningful areas for improvement and backed them with useful, cross-functional technical detail.”
Federico BianchiCTO, HRToolsClient recommendation · 2021“Prepared, diligent, and respectful. He creates a calm, professional team environment and offers practical support when it matters.”
Raffaele GriecoIT ConsultantTeammate recommendation · 2021“Proactive, precise, and organised, with a real ability to turn ideas into practical results and make collaboration enjoyable.”
Pasquale GiorgioFront-end DeveloperCommunity collaborator recommendation · 2020“He has been an important part of getting our technology started: honest, reliable, and always willing to tackle complex problems with confidence.”
Edoardo Maria LamacchiaFounder & CEO, eWibeManager recommendation · 2022“A mentor who is always available to help, gives direct feedback, and makes the people around him want to improve.”
Matteo LevaVideo creatorTeammate recommendation · 2021“He identified weak points in my project, then guided me towards a fitting solution with competence and genuine care for the work.”
Laura BragantiniMarketing Specialist & Creative StrategistClient recommendation · 2020“A humble, passionate professional who experiments, finds unconventional solutions, and is always ready to help others learn.”
Carlo ArrigoniDigital Marketing SpecialistTeammate recommendation · 2020“A professional full of ideas and useful advice, always open to collaborating and recognising the strengths of the people around him.”
Andrea VetrugnoAI content strategistCross-team recommendation · 2021Featured talk
AI and Quality Engineering
AI can accelerate delivery, but activity metrics alone do not establish release confidence. The work is about evidence, human review, and ownership of residual risk.
StackConnect Europe · Zurich · 6 October 2026
When AI Makes Every Dashboard Green
A practical framework for asking whether an AI agent is improving quality or simply making dashboards look healthier. It covers risk-weighted coverage, fault detection, reviewed interventions, and owned residual risk.
Prompt and evaluation thinking
Prompting is a quality problem, not just a writing task.
The public talk record includes Prompt Engineering for Test Automation and AI testing sessions. The focus is repeatable evaluation, clear risk boundaries, and evidence that a workflow helps users.
Executive-minded quality
Turn AI activity into accountable decisions.
The Agentic QE Scorecard connects signals, oversight, and residual-risk ownership so leaders can make responsible trade-offs instead of trusting a green dashboard.
Events and communities
Technical events are a craft, not an afterthought.
I care about the work behind a welcoming, useful event: an audience with a reason to attend, speakers with the context to succeed, and operations that respect everyone’s time.
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