Jason Oatway
About Jason Oatway
Jason Oatway is a QA Engineering Manager at Rakuten Advertising, where he has coordinated high-profile QA projects for major publishers. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and audio software, having worked in various roles in the gaming industry since 2008.
Work at Rakuten Advertising
Jason Oatway currently serves as the QA Engineering Manager at Rakuten Advertising, a position he has held since 2024. He works in a hybrid capacity from Brighton, England. In this role, he coordinates high-profile QA projects for major publishers, including notable companies such as Sony, THQ, Lucasarts, Atari, and Eidos. His extensive experience in quality assurance contributes to the successful delivery of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Rakuten
Prior to his current role, Jason Oatway worked at Rakuten for a total of nine years in various capacities. He served as a Senior QA Analyst from 2015 to 2022 and as a Lead Software QA Engineer from 2022 to 2024. His tenure at Rakuten involved overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with platform submission guidelines and console TRC/TCRs.
Background in Game Development
Jason Oatway has a background in game development, having worked at Zoe Mode in multiple roles. He began as a QA Specialist in 2008 for six months, then transitioned to Designer and Music Specialist from 2008 to 2009, and later served as a Designer from 2009 to 2010. His experience in these roles equipped him with knowledge in audio software and processing, particularly with MIDI for gameplay and scripting elements.
Education and Expertise
Jason Oatway studied Media & Journalism at Brighton MET from 1999 to 2001. His education provided a foundation for his career in quality assurance and game development. He is knowledgeable about various platform submission guidelines and has expertise in audio software, being fully experienced with applications such as Cubase, Sonar, SoundForge, and various Izotope products.
Published Work
In addition to his technical roles, Jason Oatway has contributed written work to local publications, including the Brighton & Hove Leader and the Eastbourne Herald. His writing reflects his interests and expertise in media and journalism.