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Cristian Girbea

Cristian Girbea

Director of Quality
Rovio Entertainment Oy
Quality Director in mobile gaming with a strong track record of transforming QA into a strategic, high-impact function. Experienced in leading through influence, aligning quality with product and business goals, and driving operational maturity across portfolios. Known for data-driven decision making, vendor governance, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about elevating QA through scalable frameworks, clear KPIs, and strong stakeholder alignment.

Talks & sessions

QA Under Fire; Where Is QA Going in the Sunrise of the AI?

Honest discussion about how AI is reshaping QA in the games industry — what is already changing, what is still hype, and where QA professionals may need to adapt next. Practical, direct, and forward-looking - a panel discussion focused QA professionals and developers who want to understand how testing, quality, and QA careers may evolve in the age of AI.

Building Trust between Product and Operations

A practical talk on building trust between Product and Operations by aligning on shared goals, increasing transparency, and improving communication. Focuses on using data to drive constructive conversations, setting clear expectations, and creating feedback loops that reduce friction. Through real examples, it shows how trust enables faster decisions, better collaboration, and more predictable delivery.