About — Test Forge Innovation
ABOUT

Built by Engineers.
Obsessed with Quality.

We're a global quality engineering company founded on a single conviction: software quality shouldn't be an afterthought — it should be the foundation everything is built on.

10+
Years of QA Excellence
340+
Projects Delivered
42
Team Members Globally
2
European Offices
Our Mission

We Make Software Worthy of the People Who Use It

Every broken button, slow load, or security breach is a failure of the engineering process — not just a bug. At TestForge Innovation, we believe the path to truly reliable software runs through a quality-first culture embedded at every stage of development.

We partner with engineering teams as a true extension of their organization — learning your codebase, your users, and your business risks — so we can protect what matters most.

"Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort."
Our Approach to QA →
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Quality Philosophy

Shift-Left by Default

We integrate quality thinking from the very first requirement — catching defects when they're cheapest to fix, not after they've shipped.

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AI-Augmented

Intelligence at Scale

Our AI layer accelerates every phase of testing — from intelligent test generation to self-healing automation.

Continuous Delivery Support

Our Story

A Decade of Building Quality into Software

From a two-person consultancy in Rotterdam to a 42-person quality engineering firm with offices across Europe — our growth has always been driven by client results, not venture capital.

We've tested everything from early-stage MVPs to systems processing billions of euros in transactions daily. That breadth of experience is what makes us different.

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2014 — FOUNDED
Two QA Engineers, One Mission

Marcus de Vries and Elena Kovač founded TestForge in Rotterdam, Netherlands — initially offering manual testing consultancy to Dutch fintech startups. First client: a digital insurance broker.

2016 — AUTOMATION PIVOT
Building Our First Automation Framework

Recognizing the limits of pure manual testing, we built our first proprietary test automation framework. The team grew to 8. First enterprise client engagement with a Dutch bank.

2018 — INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Opening Barcelona Office, Going European

Opened our second office in Barcelona to serve the growing Southern European tech ecosystem. Team size reached 18. Added performance and security testing practices.

2021 — AI INTEGRATION
Launching Our AI-Powered QA Layer

Integrated AI-driven test generation and self-healing locator technology into our core service offering. Published first industry whitepaper on AI-augmented testing practices.

2024 — SCALE
340+ Projects, 50+ Enterprise Clients

Reached 42 team members across two offices. Expanded service lines to include full software development. Maintained 98% client satisfaction across all engagements.

2026 — TODAY
Setting the Standard for QA Engineering in Europe

Ranked among Europe's top 10 independent quality engineering firms. Continuing to invest in AI research, team development, and client partnerships that last decades.

The People

Senior Engineers, Not Junior Consultants

Every TestForge engagement is staffed by experienced QA professionals. Our team average is 7+ years of industry experience — because quality engineering is a craft.

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Marcus de Vries
Co-Founder & CEO

Former Principal Engineer at Booking.com. 15+ years in quality engineering. Specializes in enterprise QA strategy and AI integration.

ISTQB Expert Level
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Elena Kovač
Co-Founder & CTO

Ex-Philips software architect. Deep expertise in test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipeline design, and security testing methodologies.

CSTE · AWS Certified
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Rahul Prakash
Head of Performance Engineering

10 years specializing in load testing and performance optimization. Has designed performance frameworks for platforms serving 10M+ concurrent users.

ISTQB Performance
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Aisha Larsson
Lead Mobile QA Architect

Specialist in iOS, Android, and cross-platform testing. Built automation frameworks for 3 apps in Apple's App Store Top 100.

Google Certified · ISTQB

+ 38 more engineers, architects, and QA specialists across Rotterdam and Barcelona.

What We Stand For

Six Principles That Shape Every Engagement

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Quality is Everyone's Job

We don't just run tests. We embed quality thinking into your culture — from product managers to backend developers — through collaborative practices and clear standards.

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Transparency Over Comfort

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Honest risk assessments, real defect metrics, and no glossing over difficult findings.

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Intelligence Amplifies Humans

AI doesn't replace our engineers — it makes them 10× more effective. We use AI to handle repetitive tasks so our people can focus on contextual, creative testing.

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Speed Without Compromise

Modern software development is fast. Our QA practices are designed to move at your pace — integrating into sprints, pipelines, and release cycles without creating bottlenecks.

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Domain Expertise Matters

A fintech system has fundamentally different risks than a gaming platform. We assign engineers with relevant domain experience to every engagement — not generalists.

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Long-Term Relationships

Our average client relationship is 3.2 years. We're not interested in single-engagement transactions — we want to grow with your team and your product over time.

Standards & Certifications

Accredited. Certified. Held to the Highest Standards.

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ISTQB Certified
All senior QA engineers hold ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification.
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ISO/IEC 29119
Our test processes align with international software testing standards.
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AWS & Azure Certified
Cloud-native testing capabilities certified across major cloud providers.
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GDPR Compliant
Full GDPR and data privacy compliance across all client engagements.
Our Locations

Two European Hubs, Global Reach

Headquartered in Rotterdam with a growing presence in Barcelona — we serve clients across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific from our two offices.

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Rotterdam — Headquarters
Graaf Florisstraat 22A, 3021 CH Rotterdam, Netherlands
🏢 HQ · 28 Engineers
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Barcelona — European Hub
365 Gran Via de Corts Catalanes, BA 08015, Spain
🏢 Branch · 14 Engineers
Life at TestForge

A Team That Cares About Each Other as Much as the Code

We've built a culture where senior engineers mentor junior ones, knowledge is shared openly, and every person has a direct line to leadership. No bureaucracy, no silos.

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Remote-Flexible

Work from anywhere in Europe. We trust our engineers to deliver, not to clock-watch.

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Learning Budget

€2,000/year per engineer for conferences, certifications, and courses.

Latest Tools

We invest in the best tooling so our engineers can do their best work.

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Profit Sharing

When TestForge does well, the whole team shares in the success.

Work With Us

Let's Build Something Great Together.

Whether you need a full QA team, a specialized automation engineer, or a strategic partner for a critical release — we're ready. Let's talk.