Michael Slade
About Michael Slade
Michael Slade is a Senior Software Development Test Engineer at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in quality assurance and has previously held roles at IDGateway Limited and Hitachi Data Systems, specializing in Storage and Fibre Channel Interface technologies.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Michael Slade has been employed at Hitachi Vantara since 2018, where he serves as a Senior Software Development Test Engineer. In this role, he acts as the sole QA resource and Scrum Master for the Storage Interface team, focusing on the development of the next-generation gateway product. His expertise includes specialization in Storage and Fibre Channel Interface technologies. Michael has contributed significantly to the delivery of the 5200/5300 HNAS platform, showcasing his technical skills and leadership within the organization.
Previous Experience at IDGateway Limited
Prior to his current role, Michael Slade worked at IDGateway Limited as the Testing and Support Team Leader for a period of 10 months from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included overseeing testing processes and providing support for various projects. This position was based in Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom, and contributed to his development in quality assurance and team leadership.
Experience at Hitachi Data Systems
Michael Slade was employed at Hitachi Data Systems from 2014 to 2017 as a QA Engineer. During his three years in this role, he focused on quality assurance processes and contributed to the overall quality of software products. His experience at Hitachi Data Systems laid the groundwork for his subsequent role at Hitachi Vantara.
Education and Expertise
Michael Slade studied at the University of Reading from 2010 to 2012, where he pursued a curriculum that included Maths, Physics, Computing, Chemistry, and Critical Thinking. He achieved knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and Cybernetics, which has informed his technical capabilities in software development and testing.