TestCon Europe 2026
October 20-23
Vilnius & Online
Ryan Healey
About
Ryan Healey is a bioengineer turned programmer with six years of professional experience at THG and LMAX. While he may have fewer years of experience than some of his peers, he is keen to learn and eager to share what he has learned.
He has a strong interest in testing and the human side of software development, and he firmly believes that coding should be enjoyable. He hopes that his talks reflect the same spirit.
Ryan Healey | Stop testing! (my patience)
What is better than a passing test? A test that passes quickly - and for the right reasons.
Ryan Healey explores how slow feedback quietly damages productivity in more ways than teams often realize.
As humans, feedback systems are at the core of how we function - they tell us if we are in pain, hungry, or tired. Software also provides feedback. When code is written, a button is clicked, or a command is executed, the resulting response is feedback.
Ryan challenges teams to reconsider why they would tolerate waiting hours for software feedback when immediate physical feedback is essential in other contexts.
As testers and developers build the feedback systems that underpin software, they should not only focus on correctness but also on speed. These systems are so critical to team performance, product health, and business success that they deserve the same level of attention and discipline as the software itself.
In this talk, Ryan explains how slow feedback leads to delayed delivery and frustration.
He identifies common mistakes teams make and the warning signs they often ignore.
Most importantly, he offers practical guidance on how teams can improve feedback loops, accelerate delivery, and restore momentum and satisfaction in software development.