Liam M.
About Liam M.
Liam M. is a QA Analyst currently employed at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in quality assurance, having held various roles at companies such as 1Q, Keywords Studios, and 343 Industries, and he specializes in testing for the Magic the Gathering Arena project.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Liam M. has been employed at Wizards of the Coast as a QA Analyst since 2021. In this role, he acts as the primary QA Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gameplay UI/UX and user flow on the Magic the Gathering Arena project. He organizes and leads test passes for new features and regression testing, collaborating with remote QA teams. Additionally, he coordinates team playtests and is responsible for executing initial golden path tests for new features. Liam also documents QA processes specifically for testing UX/UI within the game.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Liam M. worked at several notable companies in the field of quality assurance. He served as a QA Analyst at Keywords Studios from 2018 to 2020 and as a Software Test Engineer at 343 Industries from 2020 to 2021. He also held positions at VMC, where he worked as a QA Specialist and QA Tester for Wizards of the Coast from 2016 to 2018, and as an FQA Tester for Xbox in 2016. His early experience includes a QA Intern position at 1Q from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Training
Liam M. is pursuing a degree in Graphic Information Technology at Arizona State University, a program he has been enrolled in since 2016. He completed his secondary education at Northwood High School, where he began his studies in 2009. His education has provided him with a foundation in technology and design, which complements his professional work in quality assurance.
Specialization in Magic the Gathering Arena
In his role at Wizards of the Coast, Liam M. serves as the secondary QA SME for Art, VFX, and SFX on the Magic the Gathering Arena project. He is involved in various aspects of quality assurance for the game, including coordinating team playtests and documenting QA processes. His responsibilities also include executing initial golden path tests for new features, ensuring a high standard of quality in gameplay and user experience.