Chris Illes

Chris Illes is an experienced QA professional currently serving as a Senior QA Lead at Apple Inc.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Current Role: Chris has been working at Apple since December 2004, accumulating over 19 years of experience in his current position.1 As a Senior QA Lead, he specializes in e-commerce projects and mobile applications for the Apple Online Store.1

Responsibilities:

• Manages up to 8 onsite project leads and oversees up to 40 QA professionals worldwide
• Leads QA efforts for various areas of the Apple Online Store, with a focus on checkout, customer accounts, order status, and mobile applications
• Handles projects of varying scales, from large, high-visibility initiatives to smaller, time-sensitive tasks

Previous Roles: Before joining Apple, Chris held several positions in the tech industry:

• Senior QA Engineer at FileMaker, Inc. (March 1999 - September 2004)
• QA Manager at MediaWay (September 1997 - March 1999)
• QA Engineer at Claris Corporation (January 1991 - September 1997)

Skills and Expertise

Chris Illes has a broad skill set that includes:

• QA management and leadership
• E-commerce and mobile application testing
• Project management
• Product design and management
• Experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies

Education and Location

Chris studied Electronics Technology at Shasta College from 1977 to 1981.1 He is currently based in Soquel, California, United States.12

Career Aspirations

While Chris excels in his current QA leadership role, he has expressed interest in expanding into other areas such as project management, product management, or product design.1 He is open to opportunities that would allow him to leverage his diverse skill set, including roles that combine product design and QA responsibilities.1