John Santamaria

John Santamaria is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and software development management. Currently serving as the Studio Development Director of Quality Engineering at Electronic Arts since November 2018, John previously held leadership roles at various organizations, including Director of Operations at PLATO Testing, where focus was on addressing technology talent shortages for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. As a Senior QA Manager at PQA Testing and Quality Assurance Manager at Vancity, John provided quality assurance consulting services and contributed to organizational agile coaching. Earlier positions include significant roles at Meridian Systems and Crystal Decisions, where John managed large teams and implemented successful quality improvement initiatives. John’s career began at Electronic Arts Canada, contributing to the FIFA Soccer franchise, which became the company's highest-grossing title.