I'm a Release Manager and QA professional with 8+ years delivering software, testing, and middleware administration. I’ve worked across full release cycles, supported complex systems, and helped teams deliver stable, predictable deployments. I’m comfortable in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving problems, and work well with cross-functional teams. Open to international relocation and remote roles.

Márk Kovács

I'm a Release Manager and QA professional with 8+ years delivering software, testing, and middleware administration. I’ve worked across full release cycles, supported complex systems, and helped teams deliver stable, predictable deployments. I’m comfortable in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving problems, and work well with cross-functional teams. Open to international relocation and remote roles.

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I’m a Release Manager and QA professional with 8+ years delivering software, testing, and middleware administration. I’ve worked across full release cycles, supported complex systems, and helped teams deliver stable, predictable deployments.

I’m comfortable in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving problems, and work well with cross-functional teams. Open to international relocation and remote roles.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Release Manager at LastPass Kft., Budapest
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Managed end-to-end release cycles across multiple environments, ensuring stable and on-time deployments. Worked closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to plan releases and keep delivery predictable. Investigated deployment issues using logs and monitoring tools, helping reduce release-related incidents. Provided on-call support during critical updates to maintain system availability.
Senior QA Engineer at LastPass Kft., Budapest
August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Built and executed test plans for browser extensions and web applications. Performed regression, exploratory, and sanity testing as part of agile sprints. Worked with PMs and designers to clarify requirements and reduce rework.
Senior Software Tester at Crey Games, Budapest
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Carried out smoke and regression testing for multiplayer gaming features. Collaborated with teams in Hungary and Denmark to streamline QA workflows. Supported early automation efforts and monitored user feedback to spot issues sooner.
Manual Software Tester at LogiNet Systems Kft., Budapest
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Created and executed test cases for Vodafone Hungary’s Digital Unit. Logged and tracked defects in JIRA and verified fixes before release. Worked with agile teams to deliver stable updates with minimal downtime.
Middleware Engineer at IdomSoft Zrt., Budapest
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Managed middleware components for government applications. Provided on-call support and resolved incidents under strict SLAs.
MQ Administrator at IBM GSDC, Brno
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Supported the transition of middleware operations for the Italian National Airline. Worked with MQ and Tibco environments in a small onboarding team.
WAS & MQ Administrator at IBM CIC Europe, Székesfehérvár
July 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Administered WebSphere Application Server, MQ, Message Broker, and IBM HTTP Server. Delivered BAU support, small projects, and on-call services for internal and external clients. Improved system stability through proactive monitoring and issue resolution.

Education

Business Administration & Management at Kodolányi János University, Budapest
January 1, 2020 - January 15, 2026
Banking Specialist & Computer Science Engineering (BSc) at College of Dunaújváros
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
High School Graduation (IT Specialization) at Katedra Secondary Grammar School, Kecskemét
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
IBM Agile Basics
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
IBM AIX & Linux Basics
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
IBM WebSphere Application Server Administration v8.5
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
IBM MQ Administration v8.0
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

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