In the fast-paced world of quality in the games industry, where deadlines loom large, and the pressure to perform is constant, our own wellbeing can often take a backseat.This World Mental Health Day, we’d like to help change that narrative.
Join us on October 10, as we host an insightful panel in Discord, dedicated to shedding light on the topic of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. We’re thrilled to announce some fantastic guests who are ready to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for nurturing positive mental health in the world of game quality.
Meet Our Guest Speakers:
? Michael Boggs, QA Manager, Epic Games
Michael Boggs is a QA Manager at Epic Games and oversees QA activities for Art and Audio content on the Fortnite project. He has experience developing and implementing testing strategies to promote and inject quality throughout the entire software lifecycle. Michael started his 11+ year QA career in enterprise level business software but has spent the last five and a half years at Epic Games working on Fortnite in the gaming industry.
? Jennifer Monaco, Senior Quality Lead, Xbox Game Studios
Jennifer is a Senior Quality Lead for Xbox Game Studios where she helps deliver a fun and engaging game experience to Minecraft players. Jennifer has worked in the Quality Engineering space for 18 years, beginning her career testing Oracle databases and Middleware systems. Through the years, Jennifer realized in addition to quality, she was passionate about helping people – this is when she began her leadership journey.
? Marcin Pieprzowski, Software Test Project Manager at Ubisoft
Why Attend?
Expert Insights: Our panelists bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, ready to help you navigate the challenges of wellbeing in the game quality profession.
Real Stories: Hear personal anecdotes and real-world examples of how mental health and wellbeing have impacted the careers of our guest speakers.
Practical Advice: Walk away with actionable strategies and tips for improving mental health and wellbeing, both for yourself and your team.
Q&A Session: Our panelists will be on hand to take your questions during the event. We actively encourage as much audience participation as possible!
Save the Date and Join the Conversation:
?️ Date: October 10, 2023
? Time: 10am PT | 1pm ET | 6pm BST | 7pm CET
? Where: Discord
This World Mental Health Day, let’s discuss mental health in our industry and beyond, and prioritize our wellbeing to foster a better workplace environment for all. See you on October 10th! ??