Tom Murray
About Tom Murray
Tom Murray is a QA Manager at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having previously held positions at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand and Mad Doc Software.
Current Role as QA Manager
Tom Murray has held the position of QA Manager at Wizards of the Coast since 2013. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and ensures that products meet the required standards before release. His responsibilities include managing the QA team and coordinating testing efforts across various projects. With over a decade of experience in this position, he has contributed to the development of numerous gaming products.
Previous Experience at Wizards of the Coast
Prior to his current role, Tom Murray worked at Wizards of the Coast as a Test Lead for eight months in 2012 to 2013. He transitioned from a contract test lead to managing test leads across multiple projects during his tenure. This experience provided him with insights into the complexities of game development and quality assurance.
Experience at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand
Tom Murray served at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand in various capacities. He was the Manager of Testing Services for seven months in 2011 to 2012. Before that, he worked as the Testing Services team lead from 2005 to 2011 for six years. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing testing operations and ensuring the quality of educational assessments.
Background at Mad Doc Software
Before his time at the Ministry of Education, Tom Murray worked as a QA Lead at Mad Doc Software from 2002 to 2005. In this position, he was involved in quality assurance processes, ensuring that software products met quality standards. His experience at Mad Doc Software laid the groundwork for his future roles in quality assurance.
Challenges Tackled in QA
Throughout his career, Tom Murray has been involved in addressing various challenges as part of the QA team at Wizards of the Coast. His role has required him to develop strategies to enhance testing processes and improve product quality, contributing to the overall success of the projects he has worked on.