I’m a Test Automation Architect and QA advocate who loves turning complex software into reliable, scalable systems. I design data-driven, behavior-driven automation that speeds up feedback, improves risk coverage, and makes agile teams more productive across industries such as Internet of Things, insurance, banking, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. I enjoy building modular tooling and frameworks that empower teams to ship quality software faster while keeping things maintainable and fun to work with. When I’m not coding or coaching teams, I enjoy inspiring others with practical frameworks and simple habits that make work joyful. My motto is “Screw it, let’s just do it!” balanced with disciplined planning and collaboration to create outcomes that feel rewarding and sustainable.

Michael T. Pilawa

I’m a Test Automation Architect and QA advocate who loves turning complex software into reliable, scalable systems. I design data-driven, behavior-driven automation that speeds up feedback, improves risk coverage, and makes agile teams more productive across industries such as Internet of Things, insurance, banking, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. I enjoy building modular tooling and frameworks that empower teams to ship quality software faster while keeping things maintainable and fun to work with. When I’m not coding or coaching teams, I enjoy inspiring others with practical frameworks and simple habits that make work joyful. My motto is “Screw it, let’s just do it!” balanced with disciplined planning and collaboration to create outcomes that feel rewarding and sustainable.

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I’m a Test Automation Architect and QA advocate who loves turning complex software into reliable, scalable systems. I design data-driven, behavior-driven automation that speeds up feedback, improves risk coverage, and makes agile teams more productive across industries such as Internet of Things, insurance, banking, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. I enjoy building modular tooling and frameworks that empower teams to ship quality software faster while keeping things maintainable and fun to work with.

When I’m not coding or coaching teams, I enjoy inspiring others with practical frameworks and simple habits that make work joyful. My motto is “Screw it, let’s just do it!” balanced with disciplined planning and collaboration to create outcomes that feel rewarding and sustainable.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

testmanager, test automation architect at digitalMind
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2015
founder and owner
testmanager, testdesigner at KPT AG
March 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Test management & test engineering

Education

Master of Science in Nuclear Physics at European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva
September 1, 1987 - November 30, 1989
Master of Science in Physics at Siegen University
August 1, 1983 - August 31, 1987
Master of Neuro-Linguistic Programming at Marc Galal, Frankfurt am Main
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Test Driven Development
October 1, 1997 - April 30, 1998
Kent Beck @ Credit Suisse Life

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Gaming