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David Carty

Senior Content Manager

David is a senior content manager for Applause. In coordination with Applause’s product, solutions consultants and community teams, David creates and edits engaging content, including blog posts, case studies, whitepapers and webinars.

David joined Applause in November of 2020. He previously worked as a site editor at TechTarget in Auburndale, Mass., where he created and managed editorial content for SearchSoftwareQuality.com. He co-hosted the site’s award-winning Test & Release podcast. In recognition of his efforts, David was named TechTarget’s Editor of the Year in 2020.

Prior to becoming a technology writer and editor, David began his writing career as a sports journalist. David won awards from the New England Newspaper & Press Association for his sports writing and design as a sports reporter at the Sun Chronicle in Attleboro, Mass and sports editor of the Foxboro Reporter in Foxboro, Mass. He previously worked as a sports content producer for KWTV, the CBS affiliate in Oklahoma City.

David has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College. He is an avid reader, writer and film buff – not to mention a husband and father of two. He resides in Weymouth, Mass.

You can contact David at dcarty@applause.com.

See What David Carty Has Written

Lessons from 9 Tech Leaders on AI, QA and more

Lessons from 9 Tech Leaders on AI, QA and more

Speed talks, but quality comes from respecting your customers.
Understanding Beta Testing: Examples, Benefits, Challenges

Understanding Beta Testing: Examples, Benefits, Challenges

Beta testers provide useful feedback on digital products — to a point
What Is a Test Case? Examples, Types, Format and Tips

What Is a Test Case? Examples, Types, Format and Tips

Gain some tips for managing and writing test cases
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Explained

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Explained

Learn what SQA is, and how it fits within your product delivery strategy
What Is Regression Testing? Types, Approach and More

What Is Regression Testing? Types, Approach and More

Make sure new features don’t break existing functionality
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: QA and QC Explained

Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: QA and QC Explained

While there are differences between QC and QA, there’s one common goal
What is the Software Testing Life Cycle? STLC Phases Explained

What is the Software Testing Life Cycle? STLC Phases Explained

Just as the SDLC is a sequential development process, the software testing life cycle includes distinct phases
Why Velocity Needs Vision in AI-Driven Quality

Why Velocity Needs Vision in AI-Driven Quality

Learn why Applause CEO Aatish Salvi says the key is to merge AI testing with human validation to avoid mediocrity.
Learn These Key Functional Testing Types and Programs

Learn These Key Functional Testing Types and Programs

Requirements for a multi-faceted approach to software quality
Training Data vs. Validation Data vs. Test Data for ML Algorithms

Training Data vs. Validation Data vs. Test Data for ML Algorithms

Learn the difference between these ML datasets
Web Accessibility Testing: Audits, Insights and Ecosystems

Web Accessibility Testing: Audits, Insights and Ecosystems

Learn how to drive real business value with accessibility testing
Embracing AI and Modern Tools: A Blueprint for the Future of Development

Embracing AI and Modern Tools: A Blueprint for the Future of Development

Are you ready for the reinvented AI dev stack?
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