BrowserStack is celebrating influential figures in software testing who advance the industry through their thought leadership, highlighting Brijesh Deb, a Principal Consultant at Infosys with over 25 years of experience. Deb is renowned for his innovative approach to quality assurance, which emphasizes lean, human-centered methodologies linked to real-world outcomes. His work transcends his corporate role, significantly impacting the testing community through "The Test Chat," mentorship, speaking engagements, and writing. Deb views testing as integral to product development and is particularly excited by trends embedding quality discussions early in the design process. He believes AI can enhance testing when used thoughtfully and emphasizes the importance of curiosity and human connection in the field. Passionate about writing and connecting testing to broader disciplines, Deb continues to contribute to the field while encouraging testers to think critically and engage with evolving technologies and methodologies.