Kyle Carey Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, California

Pasadena, CA

• Work on the data QA test team. Focus on validating back-end data with automated tests written in Java with TestNG for external and internal reports (Microstrategy, Druid, Vertica, Snowflake, SRS API). Writing Selenium.
• Experience in testing and automating the full data stack from Grid to Data Warehouse to Reporting.
• Writing UI automation tests with Selenium WebDriver using Java and TestNG framework.
• Big Data validation - HDFS and Vertica ETL's
• Experienced in all project phases using Agile/Scrum & Kanban Methodologies
• Microstrategy, SRS API, Druid, Vertica, and Snowflake report validation testing and automation.

Santa Monica, CA

• Manage a small to medium sized test team and oversee the testing of mainline sku's for PC, Mac, PS3 and 360 consoles, DLC content, and social web testing. As well as direct testing on new website IP across multiple.
• Develop the QA processes and execute all testing procedures.
• Training and mentoring staff for Sony, Microsoft, PC, iOS/Android, and social/web testing.
• Create and maintain testing documentation.
• Communicate and work with Production, Developers, and 3rd party testing houses (i.e. VMC, Scuplin) to meet deadlines and prioritize bugs and their severity.
• Manage testing databases (JIRA, Pivotal Tracking) and monitor bug status.

Los Angeles, CA

• Day to day management of artists.
• Procure merchandising deals and handle all promotional and releases within.
• Tour planning (tour offers, finding tours/shows, travel accommodations, signing contracts, etc.) - US and Europe.
• Monitor finances and provide advice.

• Managed a staff of up to 20 QA testers and 3 Project Leads for the Sony Technical Requirement Group which deals with the testing of Sony TRC's and helps with SCE First Party submissions of PS3, PS2, and PSP titles.
• Managed an annual team budget of over $500K for around 40-50 SKU's.
• Built my department from a small team of 1 person to a staff of over 20 technical testers and multiple project leads.
• Expert in Sony Technical Requirements for PS3, PS2, and PSP.
• Reduced technical and functional issues by traveling to developers early in development cycle and training on best practices and technical requirement implementation.
• Helped to achieve a significant submission rating drop with SCEA by developing advanced technical testing documentation and test cases to help efficiently test requirements in accelerated test times. Which in turn has.

• Trained to record on ProTools and Nuendo, as well as 1/4 and 1/2 analog tape.
• Engineered and produced on a few records. For example: The Mercy Kiss - S/T, Paper Mache - S/T, and Carronade - Demo.
• Assistant Engineer on the albums; Ten Foot Pole - Subliminable Messages, Atomship - The Crash of '47 (both uncredited)

• Project Lead on “Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius” for GameCube and Sr. Tester on “MotoGP 2“ for Xbox.
• Supervised teams of up to 10 QA testers.
• Trained and mentored of staff for QA testing on Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony platforms.
• Created testing matrices
• Responsible for entering all tester bug tickets into tracker database and monitoring the process.

• Editor In Chief for Grey Zone magazine. Small independent zine focused on the local music scene in Santa Cruz, CA.
• Booked and promoted music shows at local venues (i.e. Santa Cruz Vet’s Hall and Civic Center). Bands such as: Angry Samoans, Good Riddance, Fury 66, Eyelid, Youth Brigade, etc.
• Cross-promoted many shows with Numbskull Productions including NOFX, AFI, TSOL, etc.

Bachelor Of Science, Software Engineering, 3.90

Graduated with honors - Summa Cum Laude ABET accreditation

Certificate, Audio Engineering

Computer Science