Jalasoft Explores the Future of AI and Software Testing on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape every corner of software development, one question has become impossible to ignore: Will AI replace human testers, or will it redefine what great testing looks like?

Jalasoft is proud to announce that Santiago Komadina, Software Engineer and AI educator at Jala University, joined Neil Hughes on the renowned Tech Talks Daily podcast to tackle exactly that question — offering a forward-looking view of how engineering, testing, and team dynamics are evolving in the age of AI.

In the episode, titled “Why AI Won’t Replace Human Testers at Jalasoft,” Santiago explores how the role of human engineers is shifting — and why their expertise is more crucial than ever. Together with Hughes, he dives into:

• Human-AI Collaboration: Why engineers must shift their mindset from “magic prompts” to structured protocols, context sharing, and agent-to-agent collaboration — freeing testers to focus on exploration, usability, and edge cases that AI can’t solve.

• Bridging the Knowledge Gap: How misunderstanding large language models can lead to overconfidence, inefficiency, and rework — and why deeper AI education is critical for engineering teams.

• Ethics and Governance: The importance of data quality, privacy, authorship, and environmental responsibility — especially in high-stakes industries like healthcare, finance, and hiring.

• Security by Design: Why deep system access makes AI both powerful and risky, and how shared responsibility and human-in-the-loop workflows reduce vulnerabilities.

• Lessons from Jalasoft’s Nearshore AI Teams: Why smaller project scopes, increased thinking time, and clear boundaries between automation and human judgment are key to building safer, smarter AI systems.

“AI will undoubtedly change how we test software,” said Santiago Komadina. “But human testers will remain at the heart of quality. Their judgment, creativity, and ability to see what machines miss are irreplaceable.”

About Santiago Komadina

Santiago brings a unique perspective to the conversation. A Franco-Bolivian researcher and educator, he specializes in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI, with a focus on bridging human communication and machine intelligence. At Jalasoft, he has been part of the Generative AI team since its inception, developing innovative solutions that balance applied research with real-world impact — particularly in the field of online education. He also teaches Deep Learning and Generative AI at Jala University, shaping the next generation of AI innovators.

About Jalasoft and AI

At Jalasoft, we believe AI is not a replacement for human ingenuity — it’s a powerful accelerator of it. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with human-centric design to build AI solutions that solve real-world challenges across industries, from healthcare and finance to education and logistics.

Our work in Natural Language Processing, predictive analytics, and generative AI is focused on building tools that enhance — not replace — human decision-making. We design intelligent systems with transparency, security, and governance at their core, ensuring they deliver measurable business value while keeping humans in the loop.

With nearshore engineering teams across Latin America and a proven track record of deploying AI-powered solutions, Jalasoft partners with organizations to future-proof their technology and empower their people.

Listen to the full episode here:Why AI Won’t Replace Human Testers at Jalasoft