René Ceelen

René Ceelen

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.

Recent Posts by René Ceelen:

by René Ceelen, on November 1, 2023

Summary: User Acceptance Testing (UAT) ensures software meets real user needs by validating functionality, usability, and business alignment before release. When structured with clear objectives, detailed test cases, and the …

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by René Ceelen, on October 13, 2023

Summary: Comprehensive ERP testing—from thorough planning and test case execution to structured issue resolution and iterative validation—is essential to avoid chaotic launches and ensure a smooth, reliable deployment. Is testing …

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by René Ceelen, on October 12, 2023

Summary: An Agile test plan is a flexible, continuously evolving strategy embedded within the development cycle that ensures quality by aligning testing with user stories and acceptance criteria, enabling continuous …

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by René Ceelen, on October 2, 2023

Summary: Successful UAT requires aligning test cases with design requirements, scheduling testers early, preparing the test environment, and using a test management tool to track progress, triage issues, and ensure …

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by René Ceelen, on September 26, 2023

Summary: This article discusses the importance of benchmarks in evaluating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) tools, emphasizing the need for UAT tools to have a holistic approach, quality templates, powerful reporting …

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by René Ceelen, on August 23, 2023

Even if your team had the unlimited resources and time to perform software testing – it is still going to be stressful. Add in ever-tightening timelines, the realities of working …

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by René Ceelen, on July 20, 2023

Given ample opportunity, time, and resources, no QA manager would bypass the invaluable input that an end user could provide during user acceptance testing (UAT). From validating your software performance’s …

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by René Ceelen, on June 23, 2023

Successful (Enterprise Resource Planning) ERP implementations play a pivotal role in an organization’s growth, efficiency, and competitiveness. By seamlessly integrating various business functions and streamlining processes, ERP systems enable companies …

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by René Ceelen, on June 23, 2023

The concept of UAT testing—validating a system's functionality, usability, and overall user satisfaction with what was developed—sounds easy on paper. But as any quality assurance (QA) manager knows, it’s not …

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by René Ceelen, on April 25, 2023

Summary: This article discusses the impact of DevOps methodology on the quality assurance process within software development, emphasizing collaboration, automation, continuous integration and delivery, and customer focus. Table of Contents …

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