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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- Develop and implement QA strategies to ensure delivery of high-quality games across multiple platforms.- Creating console certification test plans and documentation for all major console platforms (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series S/X) to be used by a variety of departments in the studio.- Create, analyze and execute quality assurance tests and plans on a number of projects that're on a variety of different platforms.- Organize testing efforts with other departments to ensure comprehensive QA coverage throughout the development process.- Review design and production documentation to address potential quality issues proactively.- Mentor fellow members of the QA team to help develop and broaden their skill sets.- Manage external QA teams, coordinating testing efforts for thorough coverage.- Filing and reviewing bug reports, analyzing potential risks and ensuring effective solutions are implemented.- Interacting with the public through online forums and gathering information from them to ensure bugs are resolved promptly.- Training new QA hires on procedures and best practices.

London, Canada Area

- Conducted tests on new content, features and systems for both live service multiplayer and single player games.- Performed regular certification testing across multiple platforms (PS4 & Xbox One) prior to submission to platform holders for review. - Assisted with supervision and coordination of the QA team.

Edmonton, Alberta

Performed content and technical testing for the development of Dragon Age: Inquisition.- Assigned to assist with the development of its multiplayer game mode and its associated systems.- Utilized multiple different console development kits (PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360), PChardware and their associated development/testing software.- Supervised and trained a team of QA Testers.- Responsible for coordinating the testing of multiplayer systems for the Xbox One and Xbox 360versions of the game.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Performed content and technical testing for the development of Mass Effect 3.- Assigned to assist with the development of the single player campaign and its associated systems.- Performed testing for its multiplayer DLC expansions after the game launched.Assisted the Team Lead with the supervision and training of the multiplayer QA team.▪ Helped with day-to-day coordination and task assignment.▪ Created and assigned test plans to the team.▪ Filled in for Team Lead at department meetings and production scrums.