Stijn Goffin
About Stijn Goffin
Stijn Goffin is a Test Automation Team Manager at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in the digital TV sector and has played a significant role in process transformation and quality assurance initiatives.
Work at Liberty Global
Stijn Goffin has been employed at Liberty Global since 2008, initially serving as a CPE Engineer before transitioning to the role of Test Automation Team Manager in 2013. In his current position, he has played a significant role in the Global Process Transformation program, where he defined end-to-end test processes across the Technology department. His contributions have led to the successful sign-off of these processes by country leads. Goffin also developed and implemented a QA and test methodology that incorporates automated risk-based testing calculations and supports global KPI tracking on QA maturity.
Previous Experience in Testing and Digital TV
Before joining Liberty Global, Stijn Goffin worked in various roles related to testing and digital television. He served as a Digital TV Consultant at Testronic Labs from 2006 to 2010 and at INDI from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as an STB Test Engineer at Unity Media from 2006 to 2008. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in the digital TV sector and testing methodologies.
Learning and Development Initiatives
Stijn Goffin led the organization of a Learning & Development plan within the Testing group at Liberty Global. This initiative focused on enhancing team skills through certifications such as iSTQB, Agile, SAFe, and DevOps fundamentals. His efforts aimed to improve the overall competency and performance of the testing team.
Educational Background
Stijn Goffin studied at Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg, where he earned a Master's degree in Electronics - ICT from 1999 to 2003. This educational foundation provided him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his career in engineering and testing.
Leadership and Management Roles
In his career, Stijn Goffin has taken on various leadership responsibilities. He organized and led a core team to select a QA partner, which involved writing RFPs, evaluating candidates, and making recommendations to MD level. He also serves as an escalation point for management and budget holders through operation boards and steering committee meetings.