Cypress Ambassador Spotlight: Rob Richardson

August 8, 2024

By Ronald Williams

What motivates you to be a Cypress Ambassador?

I love bragging about Cypress.

How do you currently help others that are either using Cypress or interested in using Cypress?

I love speaking at tech conferences, and mentoring eager learners both online and in-person.

What is your favorite Cypress feature?

No thread.sleep()

What is your favorite "Cypress Best Practice" and why?

The first test validates the current page is the page I navigated to.  It's super easy to refactor the website and suddenly all the tests fail for an unknown reason because I'm suddenly testing a different page.  This quick smoke test at the top ensures the cause is easy to discover.

Outside of work, what are your favorite things to do (hobbies, passions, etc.)?

Coding, learning, teaching, service

What is one professional milestone you are proud of? (an accomplishment, celebration, recognition, etc.)

I've spoken in-person on 4 continents.

For new users -  what is the best way to "get started" with Cypress?

Come to my talks, then try it out.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

I have been asked what I mean by “word of honor.” I will tell you. Place me behind prison walls—walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground—there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No, never! I’d die first.  -Karl G. Maeser

About the Ambassador Program.

The Cypress Ambassador program supports the top Cypress advocates around the world. Through this program, Ambassadors are offered speaking opportunities, a personalized hub, and visibility within our extensive network.To learn more about these wonderful ambassadors visit our Official Ambassador webpage.


The Cypress Community Team has been working on the official Cypress Ambassador program to include a variety of new experiences, support resources, benefits, contribution areas, and much more. One of our main priorities is to highlight our current Ambassadors and the amazing work they are doing. They truly embody the community spirit through their advocacy to help empower others. We will be having more opportunities to connect with our Ambassadors this year. Make sure to stay updated and connect with the community.