A dedicated professional with extensive experience across manufacturing, telecoms testing and development, software testing in the antivirus security sector, Insurance, digital printing and Gaming industries. Self-motivated and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines. In team management, I focus on creating an environment for growth and collaboration, allowing this mindset to shape decision-making. I work well in both team settings and independent tasks, approaching every role with a positive and proactive attitude. Passionate about knowledge sharing, I balance team participation and actively engage with the software testing community to expand my knowledge and foster industry connections.

Michael Lang

A dedicated professional with extensive experience across manufacturing, telecoms testing and development, software testing in the antivirus security sector, Insurance, digital printing and Gaming industries. Self-motivated and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines. In team management, I focus on creating an environment for growth and collaboration, allowing this mindset to shape decision-making. I work well in both team settings and independent tasks, approaching every role with a positive and proactive attitude. Passionate about knowledge sharing, I balance team participation and actively engage with the software testing community to expand my knowledge and foster industry connections.

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A dedicated professional with extensive experience across manufacturing, telecoms testing and development, software testing in the antivirus security sector, Insurance, digital printing and Gaming industries.

Self-motivated and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines. In team management, I focus on creating an environment for growth and collaboration, allowing this mindset to shape decision-making. I work well in both team settings and independent tasks, approaching every role with a positive and proactive attitude. Passionate about knowledge sharing, I balance team participation and actively engage with the software testing community to expand my knowledge and foster industry connections.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

QA Team Lead at IGT UK Ltd
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Led the QA Team for IGT’s digital Instant Win Games, managing local and remote QA Engineers to deliver high-quality, engaging and compliant gaming products globally. Collaborated with distributed teams across various time zones within an Agile framework to verify software functionality, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve revenue growth.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Global Graphics Software Ltd
May 1, 2011 - June 1, 2023
Lead Tester for the Embedded Product, delivering functional testing of the SDK to new customers and supporting existing customers. Improved testing efficiency through overnight automated tests and served as the sole engineer delivering testing for a multi-million-pound project. Responsibilities included test development and execution across Windows and Linux environments, automation review, and defect documentation.
Test Leader at NFU Mutual Insurance Society Ltd
September 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
Managed testing for Corporate and General Insurance products, ensuring timely delivery and quality through process improvements. Delivered the Corporate Training & Competence system within 4 months and led the migration of the Commercial Insurance product line. Coordinated automation coordination with offshore testing partners and led a team of 10 testers during release cycles, providing project estimates, test strategies, and regular status reports to stakeholders.
Test Engineer/Lead, Functional Test Team at Sophos Plc
January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2007
Led testing for Anti-Virus and Firewall products; managed a team of 12 testers, acting as Test Manager when needed. Participated in recruitment and process improvement initiatives, represented the Test Department in Change Review Boards, and prepared functional test cases and weekly status reports.
Manufacturing Engineer, Test Development, Test Engineer at Ericsson Mobile Communications (UK) Ltd (various sites)
September 1, 2000 - December 1, 2004
Progressed through roles in manufacturing and software development, managing customer projects and ensuring software launch readiness. Delivered software for product launches, including functional and conformance testing; developed new graphical interfaces and implemented major software security modifications. Managed the software life cycle for development and verification across multiple markets (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong).

Education

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Qualifications

ISTQB Intermediate Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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