• Solutions
    Solutions

    Testlio maximizes software testing impact by offering comprehensive AI-powered solutions for your toughest quality challenges.

    Learn more

    Featured
    Payments Testing

    Read on

    • Fused

      Integrate automated and manual testing

    • Offerings

      Experience holistic software testing

    • Services

      Partner with experts for breakthrough results

    • Coverage

      Devices, languages, locations, payments and more

    • Methodologies

      Transform quality reliability, impact, and value

    • Network

      Access top-quality testing talent

  • Industries
    Industries

    Testlio empowers diverse industries by providing tailored testing strategies to overcome unique challenges and drive success.

    Press release
    Unmatched Flexibility Fuels Market Adoption for Testlio’s Managed Test Automation Solution

    Read on

    • Commerce & Retail

      Refine shopping with expert testing

    • Finance & Banking

      Fortify financial services through secure testing

    • Health & Wellness

      Boost well-being with meticulous testing

    • Media & Entertainment

      Deliver top-quality content via thorough testing

    • Learning & Education

      Boost education with optimized experiences

    • Mobility & Travel

      Revolutionize travel with comprehensive testing

    • Software & Services

      Achieve excellence using trusted testing solutions

  • Platform
    Platform

    Testlio revolutionizes testing through a cutting-edge platform, streamlining processes and empowering seamless collaboration.

    Learn more

    Generative AI and QA
    Will AI Replace Software Quality Assurance Roles?

    Read on

    • Testing Management

      Streamline, oversee, and execute all testing processes

    • People Management

      Source, verify, and manage global testing professionals

    • Device Management

      Access and manage real and cloud-based devices

    • Decision Management

      Drive strategies with data-driven insights and adjustments

    • Integrations

      Optimize workflows with smooth DevOps integrations

  • Insights
    Insights

    Testlio uncovers data-driven insights, transforming your testing approach and accelerating success.

    Learn more

    Featured
    Part I: Yes, Software Quality Strategy is a Requirement For Comprehensive QA 

    Read on

    • Trends

      Stay ahead with cutting-edge testing trends and innovations

    • Perspectives

      Gain expert viewpoints on diverse testing topics and challenges

    • Advice

      Leverage valuable guidance for informed testing decisions

    • Basics

      Master the fundamentals of effective software testing

  • About
    About

    Discover the driving forces behind Testlio's passion for outstanding testing solutions.

    Learn more

    • Identity
    • Our Story

      Learn about our journey and origin

    • Leadership

      Get to know the faces behind Testlio

    • Culture

      Discover our values and working environment

    • Distinction
    • Differences

      Uncover Testlio’s unique edge and competitive excellence

    • Clients

      Explore why digital leaders choose Testlio

    • Partners

      See who we work with to deliver excellence

    • Impact
    • News
    • Events
    • Social Impact
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • Blog
  • Work
    Work

    Explore remote-friendly, flexible opportunities and join our mission to enable human possibilities.

    Learn more

    • Type
    • Full-Time

      Permanent job, 40 hrs/week

    • Freelance Work

      Project-based, self-employed, services multiple clients

    • Part-Time

      Fewer hours than full-time, 20-30 hrs/week

    • Temporary

      Short-term job, for specific period/task

    • Team
    • Platform
    • Operations
    • Growth
    • Delivery
    • Quality
    • Location
    • APAC
    • AMER
    • EMEA
Sign in Contact sales
Contact sales
  • TestLion Pride

A Day in the Life of a TestLion: Zach Chrissinger, Senior Director of Media Practice

Carina Kärt Mattikas , Employer Brand Manager based in Tallinn, Estonia.
June 28th, 2022

A Day in the Life of a TestLion is a blog series where we ask TestLions from different teams and positions to give a walk-through of their usual day at work powering networked testing to enable human possibilities.

This time, our headliner is Zach, Senior Director of Media Practice in California.

Starting the day with a roar

As a Senior Director of Media Practice, I oversee QA efforts that ensure your favorite streaming app works as expected. I have a great team and work with some really awesome clients in the entertainment space. In essence, the Media Practice is a department within Testlio’s Services team that deals with all things entertainment with a specific focus on digital streaming. We test everything from major live sporting events to data strategy to catalog distribution. 

I normally start my day around 7am. Coffee is a must for me, so I always pour a cup before sitting down for about 30 minutes and scrolling through TikTok. Giving myself time to wake up and catch up helps set the tone for the day.

My morning work routine focuses on email and Slack. I try to keep my inbox reasonable so I can act on new emails faster, and keeping up with Slack keeps me connected to what’s going on in real-time.

Hunting down the challenges

Currently, I am working on customer account alignment for the EMs (Engagement Managers) and TMs (Testing Managers) on my team. Having the right people in the right place at the right time is crucial to what we do. I regularly complete exercises like this to understand capacity —  ensuring no one feels overwhelmed with the work they have while also being able to staff new clients as they come through. It’s a balancing act, to say the least, with additional forecasting exercises to understand what may be coming in the future. 

I would say my most recent success is how truly amazing my team has become in the Media Practice. Each EM and TM has their own flavor they bring to the work they do and have an incredible dedication to their craft. Every day presents a new challenge and my team is always ready to take that on with me. It feels like a family and that, in itself, makes me very proud of them and proud to be a TestLion.

Connecting with the Pride

I sync with the team regularly to understand what is going on and how I can help. That being said, I firmly believe that you should also be able to enjoy yourself at work. So sometimes we joke or chat about the upcoming weekend plans, keeping things light and giving everyone a moment to breathe. I also have an open-door policy where anyone can come to me to talk about whatever they need. Or if you just need a shoulder to cry on, I’m here. 

I really love the Slack channels we create to share our lives with one another. Whether it is sharing pictures of our animals or vacation destinations, it feels like we can be connected to one another within our interests.

Winding down & finding balance

I typically end my day by creating a list of items to do for the following day. This allows me to structure my day a bit more while also ensuring I didn’t forget anything before logging off for the night. I typically leave non-urgent items for the end of day so I can focus and knock them all out in one go.

Zach with his puppy Pepper

I play video games. A lot! I have a group of friends I play with on Discord almost every night. Not only can I unwind a bit within the content of the game, but I get time with friends. I also play with my puppy Pepper or go out with friends.

Did Zach’s story make you want to become a TestLion? 🦁

Check out our current openings!

You may also like

  • Culture A Day in the Life of a TestLion: Oksana Lang, Engagement Manager
  • Culture A Day in the Life of a TestLion: Javier Mejia, Testing Delivery Manager
  • Culture Meet a Test Lead: SaiSudha
  • Culture Distributed by Design: Work From Region
  • Culture Meet a Test Lead: Tuyet Nhu
  • LinkedIn
Solutions
  • Manual Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Crowdsourced Testing
  • Outsourced Testing
Coverage
  • Payments Testing
  • AI Testing
  • Localization Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Web App Testing
Work
  • Work at Testlio
  • Freelance
  • Testers
Company
  • Clients
  • Events
  • News
  • Notices
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us

Subscribe
to our newsletter