Dawid Turbaczewski
Warsaw
Summary
QA Project Manager with 10 years of experience leading quality assurance operations for PC, console, mobile, and VR titles across 100+ projects. Specialized in scaling distributed QA teams, external development collaboration, and risk-based testing strategies for AAA and AA game productions. Proven track record of expanding QA operations from 6 to 65 specialists while improving delivery capacity, workflow efficiency, and production support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Manager
Room 8 Group
Warsaw
09.2025 - Current
- Expanded the QA department from 6 to 65 testers in one year, increasing delivery capacity and supporting multiple concurrent productions.
- Directed QA operations across 100+ gaming projects during nine years of service across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
- Managed project execution, timelines, staffing allocation, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Led quality assurance initiatives for external development studios, ensuring alignment with project goals, quality targets, and milestone expectations.
- Developed and implemented test strategies, test plans, and QA processes to improve software quality, stability, and player experience.
- Coordinated cross functional collaboration between QA, production, development, and external stakeholders to streamline communication and issue resolution.
- Oversaw defect management workflows using Jira, including prioritization, tracking, verification, and reporting.
- Established and upheld QA policies, standards, and best practices organization-wide to enhance quality assurance processes.
- Conducted regular quality reviews, risk assessments, and status reporting throughout project lifecycles.
- Mentored QA Leads and testers through training, feedback, and process improvement initiatives.
- Evaluated new tools and technologies to improve QA efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational workflows.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to communicate project progress, quality metrics, timelines, risks, and resource allocation.
- Fostered a collaborative and supportive team environment that encouraged open communication, knowledge sharing, and strong working relationships across QA, production, and development teams.
Associate QA Manager
Room 8 Group
Warsaw
01.2025 - 09.2025
QA Project Manager
Room 8 Group
Warsaw
04.2024 - 01.2025
Senior QA Project Lead
Room 8 Group
Warsaw
11.2023 - 04.2024
Senior QA Project Lead
Testronic Sp. z o.o
Warsaw
10.2021 - 11.2023
QA Project Lead
Testronic Sp. z o.o
Warsaw
11.2017 - 11.2021
Senior QA Technician - Manual
Testronic Sp. z o.o
Warsaw
06.2017 - 11.2017
QA Technician - Manual
Testronic Sp. z o.o
Warsaw
01.2016 - 06.2017
Education
IT Technician - Technical College
Zakład Doskonalenia Zawodoweog
Płock06-2012
Skills
- QA Strategy, Test Planning, Execution, and Reporting
- Test Case Design, Test Scenario Creation, and Coverage Analysis
- Risk-Based Testing and Defect Prioritization
- Live Service, Multiplayer, and Cross-Platform Testing
- KPI Ownership, Quality Metrics, and Performance Reporting
- QA Team Leadership, Mentoring, and Department Scaling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration with QA, Production, and Development Teams
- Process Improvement, Workflow Optimization, and QA Best Practices
- Defect Management and Tracking (Jira, Redmine, Mantis)
- Test Management Tools: TestRail, TestPad, Excel
- Agile and Waterfall Development Methodologies
- Platform Experience: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, VR
- External Development and Multi-Project QA Coordination
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certified
- Unreal Engine, Unity (Basics)
Experience Working With
Ubisoft, Square Enix, Paradox Interactive, Capcom, NetEase Games, Curve Games, Natural Motion, Sharkmob, Misc Games, Aspyr, Trebuchet.
Hobbies and Interests
- Gaming. Long-time World of Warcraft player with 15+ years of experience.
- Fantasy books, especially high fantasy.
- Traveling and exploring new places and cultures.
- Cooking and trying out new cuisines.
- Gym training and climbing.
Languages
English, B2
Timeline
QA Manager
Room 8 Group
09.2025 - Current
Associate QA Manager
Room 8 Group
01.2025 - 09.2025
QA Project Manager
Room 8 Group
04.2024 - 01.2025
Senior QA Project Lead
Room 8 Group
11.2023 - 04.2024
Senior QA Project Lead
Testronic Sp. z o.o
10.2021 - 11.2023
QA Project Lead
Testronic Sp. z o.o
11.2017 - 11.2021
Senior QA Technician - Manual
Testronic Sp. z o.o
06.2017 - 11.2017
QA Technician - Manual
Testronic Sp. z o.o
01.2016 - 06.2017
IT Technician - Technical College
Zakład Doskonalenia Zawodoweog