For those who are not familiar with the word ‘Epitome’, it’s nothing but “Essence”.
As a person in a QA/Tester role there are a number of typical roles that can be approved.
• Sheriff – Bringing order to the Wild West. Chaotic development processes are roped in and consistency and discipline instilled in the vacuum.
• Cheerleader – Pumping the team up to be more than they are. ‘Better unit tests? Way to go’
• Cop – More or less the opposite of the Cheerleader. While typically you get more flies with honey, sometimes you do have to bring out the vinegar.
• Negotiator – An active role in figuring out the trade-offs between development and test.
• Marketer – A longer-term variation of the Negotiator which uses more subtle techniques for furthering agenda.
• Coach – Strategist and morale support.
