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.
Recent Posts by Thijs Kok:
by Thijs Kok, on February 22, 2021
No matter your industry, delivering products to your customers that make their jobs easier and work as expected is key to growing your brand and bolstering your reputation. A big …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on February 13, 2021
Our team is very excited to present the latest version of TestMonitor, which includes a comprehensive upgrade to reporting! In addition to our latest upgrades and new features, our new …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on February 2, 2021
![[Infographic] The 6 Stages of Test Management](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/6422314/hubfs/TestMonitor%20blog%20header%20%282%29.png?width=382&name=TestMonitor%20blog%20header%20%282%29.png)
In our infographic below, we break our manual software testing recommendations down into six simple stages to help you create a structured testing environment. Happy testing! Looking to save this …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on December 29, 2020
With no obligation and zero initial investment, TestMonitor’s free, 14-day trial is an obvious choice for those seeking a new level of simplified, intuitive testing. With the free trial, you’ll …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on December 21, 2020
Imagine this scenario: A software customer clicks a download button. He hums in anticipation as the progress bar moves forward—in just a minute, he’ll have access to a software bundle …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on November 5, 2020
Summary: This article delves into the landscape of automation within software testing, highlighting the advantages and limitations of automated testing tools. Table of Contents What Is Automation? Common Uses of …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on August 28, 2020
Whether your IT team is embarking on an exciting, dynamic software project, slogging through a clunky, unclear install, or preparing to launch the next generation of awesome apps, an effective …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on August 13, 2020
Summary: This article delves into the key characteristics of next-level manual software testing, outlining optimized test case creation, improved risk metrics, smart reporting practices, meticulous requirement specifications, adopting an architectural …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on July 24, 2020
In this version of TestMonitor, we’ve added new features that will enhance user experience. Explore what TestMonitor 6.6 has to offer below. If you’re not currently using TestMonitor for your …
Read Storyby Thijs Kok, on July 22, 2020
Quality assurance (QA) is a critical part of any quality management system. At the broadest level, quality assurance concerns setting up and sustaining rules for developing and making dependable products …
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