Thijs Kok

Thijs Kok

Thijs Kok is Lead Software Developer at TestMonitor. From the first line of code, he helped shape the product—leading a team that built it from the ground up. With a background in Information Science and 16+ years of experience in software testing, usability, and product design, he blends technical depth with a strong user focus. He believes “good programmers write code for humans first and computers next,” a principle that guides his work. Thijs is passionate about creating software that’s intuitive, effective, and enjoyable to use.

Posts by Thijs Kok
How to Run a UAT Cycle with Temporary Testers (Without Losing Control)

How to Run a UAT Cycle with Temporary Testers (Without Losing Control)

Oct 29, 2026 3 min read
Post-mortem: Service outage on October 21, 2026 (PHP security vulnerability)

Post-mortem: Service outage on October 21, 2026 (PHP security vulnerability)

Oct 22, 2026 4 min read
Introducing TestMonitor 8.4

Introducing TestMonitor 8.4

Oct 18, 2026 4 min read
Test Management Software Showdown: Find Your Perfect Match for Test Plans and Processes

Test Management Software Showdown: Find Your Perfect Match for Test Plans and Processes

Jul 15, 2026 5 min read
What QA Teams Wish They Knew Before Switching Test Management Tools

What QA Teams Wish They Knew Before Switching Test Management Tools

May 14, 2026 5 min read
Vibe Coding Gone Wrong (And How to Actually Verify the Vibe)
Vibe Coding Gone Wrong

Vibe Coding Gone Wrong (And How to Actually Verify the Vibe)

Apr 08, 2026 5 min read
The Essential Guide to UAT Testing for Salesforce Implementations
The essential guide to UAT Testing for Salesforce Implementations

The Essential Guide to UAT Testing for Salesforce Implementations

Mar 10, 2026 9 min read
Introducing TestMonitor 8.3

Introducing TestMonitor 8.3

Dec 15, 2025 2 min read
The Best Alternatives to Traditional Excel-Based Test Tracking
testing manager frustrated with Excel-based software testing

The Best Alternatives to Traditional Excel-Based Test Tracking

Nov 05, 2025 4 min read
Introducing TestMonitor 8.1

Introducing TestMonitor 8.1

Sep 21, 2025 6 min read