Max Sudik — QA Manager

I’m a Lead QA Engineer with 11+ years of experience, specializing in automation architecture, cybersecurity-driven quality practices, and large-scale system validation. I’ve delivered 200+ projects, protected millions in ARR, and consistently maintained 99.9% release stability across fast-moving engineering teams. I build end-to-end automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, TypeScript, Java, Python) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery while reducing risk. My background includes achieving SOC2 Compliance Certification, validating Dynamics 365 CRM + API ecosystems, and designing scalable automation that supports enterprise SaaS products in security-sensitive environments. As a QA leader, I’ve managed teams of up to 15 QA engineers, established test strategies, improved defect detection rates, and drove automation coverage to significantly reduce manual regression cycles. I focus on clean test architecture, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement that directly improves engineering velocity and product stability. My strengths include: • Automation architecture & framework development • Security-aligned QA practices (SOC2, access control, identity workflows) • CI/CD integration, DevOps collaboration, Azure DevOps • API/UI/mobile testing across complex enterprise systems • Data validation using Python/Pandas • Leading and scaling QA teams in high-growth environments I combine deep technical expertise with a business-focused mindset — ensuring every release is stable, secure, and aligned with customer and revenue impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Lead QA Engineer specializing in automation and cybersecurity within the SaaS industry.

Experience: 6 yrs 1 mo