Michael Clark

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Director of QA Engineering at iSpot.tv

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Overview

Michael is an expert in QA engineering, currently leading the QA organization as a Director at iSpot. tv. He specializes in building and scaling QA departments from the ground up, implementing automated testing strategies, and improving release readiness. Colleagues describe him as an empathetic leader, highly competent, and a great communicator.

Beyond his technical leadership, Michael has deep roots in the Pacific Northwests cultural history. He has a passion for the regions musical legacy from the 1980s and 1990s, celebrating the diverse creators who shaped the iconic music scene in Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia.

He was recently selected as a photo subject for "As Many Weirdos As Possible, " a documentary celebrating the Pacific Northwests musical legacy.

Personality Overview

Pragmatic

Self-Assured

Trusting

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They like to keep things under control. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Building QA Teams
He has a proven track record of establishing and scaling QA departments from scratch at multiple companies, including iSpot. tv.
Test Automation
He focuses on implementing scalable automated UI/API quality gates to enable more frequent delivery and has experience significantly reducing manual testing efforts.
Agile Methodologies
He recently became a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), indicating a strong professional interest in Agile development and project management frameworks.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2022
Director of QA Engineering at iSpot.tv
11-2021 - 7-2022
Senior QA Engineering Manager at iSpot.tv
3-2018 - 12-2021
QA Engineering Manager at iSpot.tv
11-2009 - 5-2017
QA Manager (Promoted from Test Engineer to Test Lead to QA Manager) at Medical Reporting Software (MRS Systems, Inc.)
1-2006 - 3-2009
System Test Manager at GE Healthcare

Education

2003 - 2004
Certificate from University of Washington

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Exp : 18 Location : Bellevue, Washington, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of QA Engineering at iSpot.tv
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Appeal to their sense of self-worth and how they will impact their organization
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • You might need to keep the conversation on track, they tend to slide off-topic

DONT's

  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Michael

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