Sean Long

Sean Long is an experienced Engineering Manager currently overseeing the Quality Services and Technical Writing teams at the Wikimedia Foundation since June 2025. Previously, Sean held various engineering management positions at Nike from February 2019 to June 2025, where contributions included implementing an automation-first mentality that supported the launch of the dotSwoosh platform and driving innovations in virtual goods. Sean's extensive background also includes roles as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer Lead with a large apparel manufacturer and multiple positions at Blackbaud from 2007 to 2018, where a strong focus on test automation and quality enhancements was demonstrated. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University, obtained between 2003 and 2006.