Speaking policy
Speaking, with intent.
I speak about building quality into engineering, scaling Quality Engineering across teams, and using AI to rethink how we test and deliver software. Every talk aims to leave the audience with a new perspective or something practical to apply. I can’t say yes to every invitation, so here’s how I decide.
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- TopicsQuality Engineering, AI & Agentic EngineeringOr your event’s theme
- FormatsTalks to full-day workshopsKeynotes and panels too
- FeeFree for community eventsMeetups and virtual events
- Reply time1 to 2 business daysEmail or LinkedIn
Topics
What I talk about on stage.
Five themes I keep coming back to. Each one comes from work I’m doing right now, so the audience leaves with something they can apply.
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Scaling quality across teams
How to make quality a shared engineering habit, not a QA phase.
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AI and agentic engineering in testing
Where AI speeds up testing, and where engineering judgment still matters.
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Measuring quality honestly
Choosing metrics that help teams decide, not just report.
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Automation that lasts
Designing frameworks teams still trust and change two years later.
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Curiosity-led testing
Using exploratory thinking to find what scripts and AI miss.
How I work
Useful beats performative.
Relevant
Tailored to the event and audience.
Interactive
Space for questions and discussion.
Practical
Ideas people can apply after the session.
Formats: talks (20 to 45 min), keynotes, panels, and half or full-day workshops.
Past sessions
Past sessions, real conversations.
Honorarium
Generous with community, clear with business.
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Community
No speaking fee
- Free-to-attend community events
- In-person meetups or virtual sessions
- Knowledge-sharing, with no speaking fee
- Fee + ExpensesAgreed per engagementDiscuss details
Conferences & Events
Paid engagements
- Industry conferences and paid events
- Travel and accommodation covered separately
- Speaking fee agreed based on the event
- Scoped EngagementTailored to your needsGet in touch
Company Events
Consulting engagements
- Internal talks and team workshops
- Sessions tailored to your team’s needs
- Scope and fee agreed upfront
Promotion
I’ll help get the word out.
- I’ll share your event on LinkedIn. It’s the only social platform I use.
- Happy to record a short promo video or join a pre-event session.
- I use my own slide design, with your logo and sponsor slide where needed.
Bio and photo
Engineer by practice. Curious by default.
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Kunal Ashar is a Staff Software Engineer in Test at 8x8 in Singapore, focused on scaling Quality Engineering across teams and exploring how AI and agentic engineering can improve the way software is built and tested.
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Let’s connect
Have an event in mind?
Share the basics about your event, audience, and what you have in mind. I’ll usually get back to you within 1 to 2 business days.
No lengthy form. No commitment. Just a conversation.