Emil Kucirek

Led three QA teams (4 internal, 19 vendor/offshore) to validate Meta Quest compatibility across app, Wi-Fi, casting, and phone integrations across the Quest line. Architected test planning and coverage for 600+ VR apps, drove 15–35% test execution time savings via a cross-org tracking workstream, and implemented automation (record/playback, on-demand automation tooling) to improve release readines

Managed QA resourcing and test execution for Meta VR WebXR and VR Shell teams, supporting regression and new feature testing across Meta virtual reality headsets (over 1M monthly Web Platform users). Implemented internal processes to streamline assignments, tracking, and communication, and collaborated on release processes and test procedures for WebXR/PWAs in an agile environment.

Managed web and VR Shell QA by leading two teams (9 onshore, 6 offshore) for regression and new-feature testing across Meta virtual reality headsets. Supported a Web Platform with 1M+ monthly users and built streamlined resourcing, tracking, and release/test procedures for WebXR and PWAs in Agile sprint models.

Rebuilt global digital QA for web and mobile, scaling a team from 16 resources (full-time and contingent) to a cross-disciplined ~60-person group of test engineers and SDETs. Led QA automation strategy and testing across key initiatives (iOS/Android re-engineering, Mobile Order and Pay, delivery, and rewards/loyalty), improving coverage, regression, traceability, and delivery quality; mentored sta

Led B2B corporate order portal UAT, coordinating a team of 6 testers with cross-team stakeholders to ensure user-acceptance reliability. Managed a team of ~20 Senior/Lead QA Engineers and redesigned the Web UAT reference documentation to improve efficiency and usability for new hires.

Led SharePoint 2010 upgrade testing by coordinating 3 software delivery teams and directly managing 2 testers to increase stability of intranet and extranet web applications. Built comprehensive build verification and functional test suites from scratch and established SDLC practices for test case management, build processes, and bug tracking in an Agile/Kanban workflow.

Led SharePoint 2010 upgrade testing by directly managing 2 testers and coordinating test implementation across 3 software delivery teams. Developed build verification and functional test suites for intranet/extranet web applications and standardized test case management and execution practices in Agile (including Kanban) to improve feature throughput.

Established a QA department from the ground up by instituting standardized best practices and processes across development, analysis, and project management. Introduced QA test metrics and reporting to improve consistency, visibility, and delivery quality.

Led a team of 3 testers through late-stage development of a web application using InfoPath forms to replace manual loan application, review, and award funding processes. Coordinated testing to support dependable delivery from development to production readiness.

Managed a QA organization of 23 full-time test engineers, contractors, and offshore resources to deliver large-scale projects. Strengthened cross-functional collaboration while coordinating staffing, planning, and execution for quality outcomes.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English from Whitman College.

Completed a Leadership Certification program at Bellevue College.

Completed Certified Scrum Master (CSM) training with Solutions IQ.

Completed a Project Management Certification program at Bellevue College.

Earned the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level credential.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English at Whitman College.

Completed Certified Scrum Master (CSM) training and certification through SolutionsIQ.