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I'm Kurt Goodlife, a senior QA and Test Engineer with 18+ years of experience across complex, multi-platform products. I've worked closely with developers, BAs, and solution architects throughout delivery, from reviewing requirements and building test plans to defect analysis, UAT support, and release sign-off.\n\nI'm comfortable leading QA end-to-end, mentoring others, and contributing to process improvements along the way. I have strong experience with test automation, scripting, and SQL-based data validation, with a consistent focus on thorough, risk-based testing and clear communication of defects and quality status to stakeholders. I work well in both Agile and structured delivery environments.…I'm Kurt Goodlife, a senior QA and Test Engineer with 18+ years of experience across complex, multi-platform products. I've worked closely with developers, BAs, and solution architects throughout delivery, from reviewing requirements and building test plans to defect analysis, UAT support, and release sign-off.\n\nI'm comfortable leading QA end-to-end, mentoring others, and contributing to process improvements along the way. I have strong experience with test automation, scripting, and SQL-based data validation, with a consistent focus on thorough, risk-based testing and clear communication of defects and quality status to stakeholders. I work well in both Agile and structured delivery environments.

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I'm Kurt Goodlife, a senior QA and Test Engineer with 18+ years of experience across complex, multi-platform products. I've worked closely with developers, BAs, and solution architects throughout delivery, from reviewing requirements and building test plans to defect analysis, UAT support, and release sign-off.\n\nI'm comfortable leading QA end-to-end, mentoring others, and contributing to process improvements along the way. I have strong experience with test automation, scripting, and SQL-based data validation, with a consistent focus on thorough, risk-based testing and clear communication of defects and quality status to stakeholders. I work well in both Agile and structured delivery environments.…I'm Kurt Goodlife, a senior QA and Test Engineer with 18+ years of experience across complex, multi-platform products. I've worked closely with developers, BAs, and solution architects throughout delivery, from reviewing requirements and building test plans to defect analysis, UAT support, and release sign-off.\n\nI'm comfortable leading QA end-to-end, mentoring others, and contributing to process improvements along the way. I have strong experience with test automation, scripting, and SQL-based data validation, with a consistent focus on thorough, risk-based testing and clear communication of defects and quality status to stakeholders. I work well in both Agile and structured delivery environments.

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I’m Kurt Goodlife, a senior QA and Test Engineer with 18+ years of experience across complex, multi-platform products. I’ve worked closely with developers, BAs, and solution architects throughout delivery, from reviewing requirements and building test plans to defect analysis, UAT support, and release sign-off.\n\nI’m comfortable leading QA end-to-end, mentoring others, and contributing to process improvements along the way. I have strong experience with test automation, scripting, and SQL-based data validation, with a consistent focus on thorough, risk-based testing and clear communication of defects and quality status to stakeholders. I work well in both Agile and structured delivery environments.

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Work Experience

Senior QA and Test Engineer at Wyld Networks

July 1, 2021 - Present

Defined and executed test strategies across a complex platform of 20+ submodules, coordinating QA, engineering, and DevOps to confirm release readiness. Managed end-to-end release life cycle including staging validation, regression completion, and production sign-off on AWS environments. Investigated and resolved hard-to-reproduce defects on embedded hardware, including timing issues that surface after extended runtime, and put regression tests and documentation in place to prevent recurrence. Produced defect reports and risk assessments to support triage and prioritization with stakeholders. Led go/no-go decisions in collaboration with engineering, product, and DevOps; defined and maintained release readiness criteria. Mentored junior testers and contributed to QA process improvements across the team. Built Raspberry Pi-based remote access and logging solutions to support debugging of distributed embedded devices.

Test Manager at Wyld Technologies

October 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021

Led QA activities across multiple concurrent projects, aligning test cycles with release schedules. Created and maintained test plans, test scripts, and test exit reports across functional and regression testing. Collaborated with stakeholders, BAs, and developers to clarify requirements, log defects, and confirm go-live readiness. Used SQL queries to validate data integrity and investigate backend defects across relational databases. Structured automation and test planning to improve release confidence and production stability. Mentored junior testers and contributed to team-wide QA process improvements. Managed offshore developers, onboarding them to team workflows, ensuring alignment with delivery standards.

Software Test Engineer at Now TV (Sky)

June 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Delivered functional, regression, and integration testing for high-traffic streaming platform across multiple consumer devices. Defined and implemented test plans for new feature sets including the Now TV Roku implementation. Built and maintained automated regression suites integrated with Jenkins CI pipelines. Tested React and Angular web applications within fast-paced Agile delivery cycles. Supported UAT and stakeholder sign-off processes ahead of production releases.

Software Test Engineer at British Sky Broadcasting

October 1, 2012 - March 1, 2017

Tested Now TV application on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Smart TVs, Roku boxes, and set-top boxes, validating functionality, performance, and UX across each platform. Wrote Python-based BDD tests for Roku applications using a bespoke STB-testing framework, including debugging and fixes at framework level. Built bandwidth monitor and throttle system to surface edge-case streaming defects under realistic network conditions, directly supporting defect investigation. Developed adaptive bitrate and network diagnostic tooling to support QA and engineering teams. Installed and maintained Linux-based CI systems (Ubuntu + Jenkins); configured Raspberry Pi CI slaves to run tests across multiple device models.

QA Manager at Yummi Media Group

May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012

Managed QA for mobile platforms (J2ME, Android, iOS) including test automation with Cucumber and Eggplant; implemented test strategies and mentored junior testers. Led cross-functional QA efforts and contributed to process improvements.

Senior Test Engineer at BBC FM&T Media Playout

September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012

Quality assurance of the shared embedded media playout platform used by BBC iPlayer, BBC News, and CBeebies, focusing on playback stability and consistency across a wide device estate. Created and maintained test plans, automation suites, and QA strategies for a platform-agnostic test network. Investigated complex defects requiring long-running repros; outcomes led to measurable improvements in regression coverage and reliability. Set up and maintained CI systems for ongoing quality measurement and reporting.

System Engineer at BBC FM&T Vision

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

System engineering for broadcast and media playout environments.

System Engineer at Red Bee Media

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Systems engineering for broadcast and media delivery across multiple platforms.

Senior Engineer at The Positive Internet Company

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Systems engineering and network operations for a leading internet services provider.

Senior Support Engineer at Abbey Support Limited

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Senior support engineering for enterprise clients, incident management, and proactive monitoring.