Ashley Andron — QA Manager
QA and project-focused leader with experience supporting AAA game development teams across Blizzard Entertainment and Activision. I’ve worked on major titles including Diablo IV, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Warzone, Warzone 2.0, and Modern Warfare II, partnering closely with engineering, design, production, and live teams to support quality, organization, and delivery. My background spans hands-on testing, feature ownership, and team leadership. Over time, I’ve grown into roles that emphasize communication, process clarity, and people-first leadership—establishing consistent triage rhythms, improving cross-team collaboration, and helping teams stay aligned in fast-moving development environments. I’m especially passionate about mentoring others, supporting professional growth, and working alongside learning and development teams to help individuals and teams thrive. Before entering the games industry, I built strong communication and leadership skills in customer-facing roles, including sales leadership positions at American Eagle, AT&T, and ADT Security in Austin, TX. Originally from New York, I also worked as a server at the iconic Comic Strip Live, experiences that shaped my ability to connect with people, adapt quickly, and lead with empathy. I’m deeply passionate about video game development, collaborative leadership, and creating environments where people feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a QA Lead in the video game development industry, focusing on quality assurance and team leadership.
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Experience: 5 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Project Management
- People Management
- People Development
- Communication
- Leadership
- Sales Management
- Customer Service
Career Highlights
- Led QA for major titles at Blizzard and Activision.
- Passionate about mentoring and team development.
- Expert in cross-team collaboration and process clarity.
Work Experience
Blizzard Entertainment
Test Lead 1 (3 yrs 8 mos)
Activision
Senior Test Analyst (3 mos)
Associate Project Lead (11 mos)
QA functional tester (4 mos)
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
Sales Lead (7 mos)
Comic Strip Live Presents: The History of Comedy Tour NYC
Server (4 mos)
Education
none at Hunter College
none at Lenoir-Rhyne University
none at Sacred Heart University