Robert Becker

Background

About Robert Becker

It’s not enough to walk ahead. You need to walk with others — and still see further."(inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) I don’t believe in ego-driven leadership. I believe in leading by example — through trust, empathy, and insight. I manage with empathy — not because it’s trendy, but because it works. For over 15 years, I’ve been walking the path of quality — from a field tester to leading complex organizational structures in global DevOps environments, where automation, quality, and people go hand in hand. Currently, as Chapter Leader for Test Automation at Heineken Global Testing Services, I design and drive strategies that combine- scalable automation solutions (Tosca, API, CI/CD)- the practical needs of platforms and OpCos - people development, shared ownership, and a sense of meaning in the work we do My personal style is best described as a Helping Inspirer (Focused) — a combination of high emotional insight, relationship-building, and goal orientation. It allows me to: inspire without imposing lead with empathy and clarity balance visionary thinking with disciplined execution I’m often seen through the Mentor archetype lens — someone who doesn’t just direct, but enables others to grow and lead. I thrive when people around me grow, when teams take ownership, and when strategy is rooted in shared purpose. If you believe in this kind of leadership — or if you’re looking for someone who lives it — let’s connect. Great conversations lead to great things.