In this conversation, Marcel and Irja discuss Irja's transition from product management to testing, her current role as a quality lead for a US healthcare company, and her experience working remotely. They also touch on the challenges of managing people, Irja's preference for dogs over cats, and her love for traveling and mountains. Irja shares advice for those interested in remote work and emphasizes the importance of time management and work-life balance. The conversation covered various topics including testing autonomous robots, testing techniques and practices, the use of simulators, the role of testers in the industry, the challenges of diversity in IT, and upcoming conferences and meetups.