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Currently working as a Game Designer on an unannounced mobile project. Responsible for asset import, animation markup and datasheet management.- Worked across two different teams responsible for Gameplay and Data services to design and maintain systems to integrate asset management across multiple repositories.- Developed an incredibly strong working knowledge of asset importing, alongside scripting, asset bundles, as well as collection and container management. - Worked alongside a team of other designers in animation to markup cutscenes with collision data, visual effects, and audio.- Developed, iterated and maintained multiple datasheets for in-game stats, working alongside engineers to ensure consistent functionality. Additionally implemented in-sheet data validation rules alongside server-side validation.

Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom

Worked as a QA Technician on an unannounced project, alongside external partners at Scopely and took on additional responsibilities outside of my role.- Worked as part of a small internal team of QA technicians, taking ownership over a large portion of the project testing.- Produced a large volume of high quality, relevant and actionable bug reports in Jira, while expanding my knowledge of data management systems such as TestRail for test plans and Gridly for localisation data.- Transitioned from testing on Android and iOS devices to Unity and standalone software on PC, Mac and Linux machines. - Learned how to automate website testing using Selenium automation software.- Created the test plans and processes for localisation testing, vastly improved the systems that were already in place and laid a strong groundwork for the outsource LQA team.- Worked closely with Game Designers to interpret large data sheets being imported into the game, whilst also creating accurate and understandable test cases based on the relevant information.- Took on some management responsibilities while working with an outsource QA team, providing information and guidance as needed to set them up for success.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Promoted from LQA Tester to Team Lead, managing multiple small teams across a wide array of projects outsourced to us, from small indie studios to big name industry heavyweights. - Led teams of testers and linguistic specialists, relayed communications between departments and liaised with other team leads to allocate resources and assure success of all projects, not just my own. - Acted as the main point of contact for high-profile clients, such as Facebook, Sony and 2K on an array of projects in size and scope. - Managed up to four teams at any one time, as well as learning and adapting quickly in order to cover additional projects when other leads were absent. - Excelled under high-pressure scenarios and tight deadlines, such as Sony’s ShareFactory which required a same day turnaround, as well as much larger projects that spanned many months, such as Civilization VI.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

First role in the games industry, worked as an LQA Technician, testing games and working alongside linguistic specialists for a variety of languages, predominantly Korean and French. Took on additional responsibilities, becoming a highly sought-after member of the team. - Learned the ins and outs of devkit software for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X, and Switch, using PC based software such as PlayStation Neighbourhood to install and manage builds. - Triaged and logged issues in high quality, detailed and actionable reports within a variety of programs, such as Jira, Helix, Bonsai and Mantis. - Demonstrated strong skills in smoke testing, creating test plans and setting up hardware of all varieties, from mainline consoles to PCs, all major mobile devices to VR headsets. - Additionally worked to run compliance tests in foreign languages for a number of platforms including PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Co-founded and Kickstarted a board game café with my partner, located in Birmingham city centre. - Responsible for the day to day running of the café, including front of house duties, interacting with customers and baking fresh cakes every morning. - Handled the bookkeeping, tax and budgetary duties to keep the business running smoothly.- Negotiated contracts and maintained positive relationships with suppliers and landlords.