Matt Shiek
About Matt Shiek
Matt Shiek is a Senior QA Engineer currently working at KLDiscovery in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. With extensive experience in quality assurance roles across multiple companies, he specializes in creating and analyzing test cases and has a solid technical background in testing methodologies.
Work at KLDiscovery
Matt Shiek currently serves as a Senior QA Engineer at KLDiscovery, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Prior to this, he worked as a QA Engineer at KLDiscovery from 2018 to 2023, accumulating five years of experience in quality assurance within the company. His responsibilities include developing and executing test cases, ensuring the quality of software products, and collaborating with development teams to enhance testing processes.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining KLDiscovery, Matt Shiek held various positions in quality assurance. He worked at Compuware as a QA/QC Testing Analyst from 2007 to 2009 for two years. He then briefly served as a QA Analyst at Kforce Technology Staffing in 2009 for two months. Additionally, he has extensive experience at Kroll Ontrack, where he has been a QA Engineer since 2011 and previously worked as a Test Engineer from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Matt Shiek studied at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he earned a degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in quality assurance. He possesses skills in deconstructing requirements to build test cases and has experience in executing manual performance tests. His technical background allows him to analyze test cases from various perspectives, contributing to thorough testing processes.
Skills in Testing Methodologies
Matt Shiek has developed a diverse skill set in quality assurance methodologies. He is proficient in functional, negative, user acceptance (UAT), and regression testing. His experience includes executing manual performance tests, which complements his overall testing capabilities. Additionally, he has light experience with HP's automation tool Quick TestPro, indicating a foundational understanding of automated testing tools.