René Ceelen, Director of TestMonitor, brings over 28 years of expertise in IT quality assurance and test management. With a passion for simplifying software testing, he has redefined the field by combining deep knowledge with an intuitive platform that streamlines processes and enhances user acceptance. René's work, rooted in his academic research at Radboud University, emphasizes clarity, structure, and end-user involvement, helping businesses align IT systems with operational needs to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
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by René Ceelen, on October 8, 2025
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Summary: User acceptance testing bridges the gap between functional success and real-world usability by validating that software genuinely meets user expectations and business goals—preventing costly post-launch issues through structured planning, …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on September 24, 2025
Every quality assurance (QA) pro has seen it happen: the bug report scavenger hunt. A tester finds an issue, drops a screenshot in a Slack channel, and then a lead …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on September 24, 2025
Bringing new testers onto your team is an essential and beneficial process. Once a new tester is up to speed with the project and testing methodology, their extra set of …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on August 28, 2025
No matter how experienced your quality assurance (QA) team is, there will always come a point where your current test case management process just won't cut it anymore. Test cases …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on June 19, 2025
Summary: A risk-based UAT strategy helps teams focus their testing efforts on the features that matter most by evaluating the likelihood and impact of potential failures. Instead of aiming for …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on May 8, 2025
Summary: Manual software testers often face fatigue due to repetitive tasks, tight deadlines, and mental overload; this article outlines strategies like rotating test types, optimizing test design, leveraging test management …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on April 15, 2025
Summary: In about six minutes, you can launch a TestMonitor test project by defining requirements and risks, designing and bulk-editing test cases, planning milestones and test runs, tracking results/issues, generating …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on April 10, 2025
Summary: With the typical test management software, teams can quickly run five powerful reports—such as test coverage, execution progress, defect trends, traceability, and risk metrics—all designed to improve visibility, drive …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on March 19, 2025
Summary: Delivering fit-for-purpose software on time and within budget has always been challenging. Modern test management platforms streamline QA by centralizing requirements, test cases, defect tracking, collaboration, and reporting—enabling teams …
Read Storyby René Ceelen, on February 19, 2025
Summary: Quality software begins with clear, measurable requirements and a robust testing foundation—bolstered through risk-based testing, real-world test scenarios, stable environments, and centralized test management—to prevent costly defects and streamline …
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