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Daria Tsion
Daria Tsion

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🧭 From QA Engineer to Mentor: What I’ve Learned Through ADPList

When I joined ADPList as a mentor, I didn’t expect how much I’d learn from my mentees.

Over first sessions, I’ve talked to developers, automation engineers, and other leaders from all over the world — each one bringing unique challenges and stories.

Here are a few lessons this journey has taught me 👇

1️⃣ Mentorship is two-way learning

Every conversation sharpens my perspective.
Explaining test strategy, AI use in QA, or automation frameworks often helps me articulate ideas better and refine my own leadership mindset.

2️⃣ Growth starts with clarity, not tools

Many mentees ask about QA Leadership or General testing — but we always start with “why.”
Understanding what problem you’re solving is more valuable than any framework.

3️⃣ Empathy builds better QA teams

Good mentoring (like good QA) is about curiosity, patience, and context.
Listening deeply often reveals the real blocker — confidence, not code.

💬 Why I Mentor

Because I believe sharing knowledge multiplies it.
Mentorship makes our QA community stronger, more connected, and ready for AI-driven change.

If you’re a QA professional looking to grow — or want to give back — ADPList is an incredible place to start.

👩‍🏫 You can book a free session with me here

🚀 And if you want to explore AI in QA, join me at AI & QA Leaders

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