Marko Rytkönen has worked in software testing and quality assurance for 30 years. He is the co-author of the ACT 2 LEAD Software Testing Leadership Handbook. Currently, he works as a QA coach for Hidden Trail. In addition, he offers advisory and training services via his own company Marko Rytkönen Oy.

Marko has wide expertise in testing and QA. He has worked for in global product companies with known brands and also in consulting companies. He has worked as a hands on test manager, line manager for testing teams of up to 55 people and led a multi-million Euro global testing consultancy business. He is specialized to create and improve testing practices at the company and department levels.

Marko has done voluntary work for the Finnish Software Testing Board (FiSTB) as its board member. He is the co-founder of FiSTB Testing Assembly, the biggest testing conference in Finland, for which he was a co-organiser for 10 years.

Marko shares his thoughts in giving public talks in conferences, clients and schools.He and is a passionate advocate for software testing and QA. He is active on LinkedIn and welcomes you to network.