Test like a girl

Your go-to resource for authentic insights into QA testing and tech career transitions

Meet Nicole Nealy

QA Analyst & Tech Journey Creator

Hey! Test Like A Girl is where I’m sharing my journey from healthcare to tech – the real, unfiltered version. No fancy jargon or pretending it’s easier than it is. I’m documenting everything as I switch careers into quality assurance, hoping it helps other people who are thinking about making the leap into tech. Consider this your backstage pass to a career transition in progress!

They say the best test analysts are naturally curious. After 20 years of unknowingly analyzing systems in healthcare and childcare operations, I discovered my true calling in QA.

With an IT degree and analytical mindset, I’m now putting my skills to work while documenting every step of my transition – from writing test cases to building automation frameworks. Want to see my testing projects in action? Check out my portfolio!

This isn’t just another tech blog. It’s a real-time chronicle of my challenges faced, lessons learned, and wins celebrated as I bridge the gap between healthcare systems and software quality assurance.

certifications in progress… finally
Years of real-world QA instincts — built in operations, not a textbook
Test cases written across web, mobile, and API testing
Bugs logged, tracked, and followed to resolution

Behind the Scenes

A candid selfie with a playfully overwhelmed expression as she tackles Selenium automation learning. She's captured mid-study session, perfectly embodying the real, unfiltered journey of learning new tech skills.
Learning Selenium & Automation

Testing Tools

Minimalist desk setup with a sleek laptop and glowing keyboard, alongside an iced matcha latte. The scene captures a modern tech workspace with a wellness twist, perfect for focused study sessions and debugging.
Sipping matcha while debugging

Where to Find Me

A laptop and bag on a wooden table in a coffee shop, with a vase of fresh flowers adding a cozy touch to the workspace. A casual yet productive study setup for tech learning.
Prepping for ISTQB Certification

Next Up

What i Do

I transform complex testing concepts into digestible insights while documenting my real career transition journey.

My Value

Breaking down the barriers to tech careers through honest stories and step-by-step guidance.

my Mission

Showing others how to leverage their unique backgrounds as they transition into quality assurance.

my Commitment

Creating a supportive space for career changers while documenting my own journey into tech.

Turning twenty years of operational experience into a QA career, I’m sharing every step of the transition – from writing test cases to building automation skills. No fancy jargon, just real experiences and practical insights for others making the leap.

My goal is to make the path to tech more accessible through authentic storytelling and practical guidance. I share my journey to inspire and support others considering a similar transition.

Quality assurance is about more than finding bugs – it’s about ensuring systems work for real people. Join me as I document this career change in progress.