Sean Liaw
About Sean Liaw
Sean Liaw is a Quality Engineer specializing in payments at Afterpay, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and test automation, having held various roles at companies such as Deloitte Digital, AustralianSuper, and Belong.
Work at Afterpay
Sean Liaw currently serves as a Quality Engineer (Payments) at Afterpay, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on ensuring quality within payment systems, utilizing his expertise to enhance the reliability and efficiency of payment processes. His responsibilities include planning and leading quality activities aimed at improving engineering productivity and mitigating risks associated with payment transactions.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Digital
Before joining Afterpay, Sean Liaw worked at Deloitte Digital for seven years, from 2012 to 2019. He held the position of Senior Consultant, where he contributed to various projects aimed at improving software quality. During his tenure, he also worked as a Technical Test Lead at both Belong and AustralianSuper, where he developed test automation frameworks for complex applications in CI/CD and DevOps environments.
Education and Expertise
Sean Liaw studied at the University of Melbourne, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and legal aspects of software development. This combination of knowledge supports his role in improving engineering productivity and ensuring quality in payment systems.
Background in Software Engineering
Sean Liaw has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles that emphasize quality assurance and testing. He began his career as a Software Engineer In Test at ANZ for five months in 2013. His experience spans multiple organizations and roles, allowing him to develop a comprehensive skill set in quality engineering and automation.
Achievements in Quality Engineering
Throughout his career, Sean Liaw has demonstrated a strong focus on improving engineering productivity within development teams. He has successfully planned and led quality activities that enhance efficiency and reduce risks in software development processes. His work in developing test automation frameworks has contributed to the advancement of quality assurance practices in the organizations he has worked with.