Proactive individual with a great passion for video games and ensuring quality at both first party and consumer levels. Demonstrated leadership skills throughout my career and developed technical skills on all platforms. Continually strive to learn more, and communicate that knowledge to those that it would benefit. Long term goal is to remain in the video games industry, and lead teams to growth and success.
Responsible for managing and carrying out ECG Tester training within the division, to ensure quality is maintained for submission of software titles to first party and their public release
Maintained an active role in training both new and current Testers, which has been vital in keeping high quality testing procedures
Assisted the Department in IT situations: Personally took responsibility for ensuring that computers have always been updated and serviced when needed; recommended new hardware needed for testing; taught Testers the proper use of computers for maximum testing efficiency
Continually kept up to date regarding all Microsoft related platforms (PC, Xbox, Xbox 360): Learned to effectively use the appropriate XDKs; constantly kept updated regarding console TCRs, required steps for submitting titles to first party and new developments with Windows Vista and the upcoming changes to cross-platform gaming
Additionally self-taught the use of SDKs for Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii