Russ Slough is a seasoned Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in game development and testing. Currently serving as Game SQA Manager at Akili Interactive since September 2021, Russ previously held the position of QA Manager for Poker and Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells at Zynga from April 2019 to September 2021. Prior roles include QA Manager at OrthoFi, Analyst III/Project Lead at Backflip Studios, and Sr. QA Project Lead at Electronic Arts, where management of large teams and oversight of multiple projects were key responsibilities. Russ began the career journey at EA SPORTS as a QA Project Lead and Sr. QA Tester. Educational background includes studies at Louisiana State University, Seminole State College of Florida, The University of Alabama, and Lake Mary High School, culminating in a High School Diploma.