Jim Evans, with over two decades of experience in the computer industry, has significantly contributed to the field of software testing, particularly in open-source projects like Selenium, a leading web automation tool. In an interactive session with Manoj Kumar at Testμ 2022, Jim shared his journey of discovering Selenium and WebDriver, leading to his extensive involvement in open-source testing tools. He discussed Salesforce's UI Test Automation Model (UTAM), a framework that simplifies UI testing in Salesforce's customizable platform. Jim emphasized the correlation between open source and innovation, highlighting the collaborative nature of open-source projects where diverse contributions lead to robust solutions and economic benefits. He also provided insights into finding open-source projects and contributing to them, stressing the importance of community involvement and the personal and professional growth it offers. Despite challenges like burnout and lack of financial incentives, Jim remains optimistic about the future of Selenium, advocating for the adoption of a bi-directional protocol to maintain its competitiveness amidst the evolving landscape of test automation tools. The session concluded with a Q&A, where Jim addressed security concerns in open-source software and encouraged QA professionals to contribute through testing and developing test cases.