David Ovalle

David Ovalle is a seasoned quality assurance professional with extensive experience in the gaming and technology industries. Currently serving as a QA Engineering Lead at Niantic, Inc. since October 2021, David previously held roles such as Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at Sonos, Inc. and QA Test Analyst Lead at Anki. David's expertise includes developing and executing test plans, supervising testing teams, and creating comprehensive documentation. Notable contributions include optimizing Bluetooth performance tests at Sonos and managing Cozmo robot testing at Anki. Earlier career experiences include critical QA roles at RockYou!, Pogo.com/Electronic Arts, and Zynga Games, where David contributed to game readiness and quality assurance through effective testing strategies and stakeholder communication. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Video Editing from the Academy of Art University.