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
TestMonitor Server Infrastructure Improvements

TestMonitor Server Infrastructure Improvements

Nov 21, 2022 2 min read
5 Ways Software Testing Tools Save You Money Over Excel

5 Ways Software Testing Tools Save You Money Over Excel

Oct 12, 2022 3 min read
6 Essential Metrics QA Testing Tools Should Provide
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6 Essential Metrics QA Testing Tools Should Provide

Sep 30, 2022 3 min read
Happy Testing: How Testers Make the Software World Go Round

Happy Testing: How Testers Make the Software World Go Round

Jul 14, 2022 3 min read
Does Automation Replace Manual Testing? Pros and Cons

Does Automation Replace Manual Testing? Pros and Cons

May 24, 2022 3 min read
What Are the Three Types of User Testing? Usability Methods Explained

What Are the Three Types of User Testing? Usability Methods Explained

Apr 21, 2022 3 min read
Software Testing Basics: The Ultimate Guide
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Software Testing Basics: The Ultimate Guide

Apr 12, 2022 3 min read
How to Build a Successful QA Strategy to Save Time and Deliver Better Software
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How to Build a Successful QA Strategy to Save Time and Deliver Better Software

Apr 05, 2022 3 min read
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Agile Best Practices
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User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Agile Best Practices

Mar 29, 2022 3 min read
Test Automation Best Practices
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Test Automation Best Practices

Mar 22, 2022 3 min read