Patrick Kennedy Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

In my role at Playbrush, I carry out testing on all apps and games launched for both Android and IOS devices. As the main Games and App Tester, I perform regression testing for all Apps when new features are released, I investigate issues raised by customer support and carry out regular bug hunts in order to locate and help resolve potential threats to the quality of the apps. Originally I helped part-time with day to day testing and filtering feedback from an external testing agency to the developers. Since then, however, with my help, Playbrush established its own QA department for internal testing, ensuring the most in-depth and reliable quality assurance possible. I work with the CTO in day to day testing of the apps, create and carry test cases for new features, perform extensive checks on all apps, and new firmware for the brushes. I manage my tasks, report issues, and submit feedback via Jira while reporting to the CTO daily on quality and errors found in the apps.While performing my duties as games and app tester, I have also helped out in developing an upcoming game for the Playbrush Kids App. My duty was to gather feedback and ideas from other team members, develop the concept with the Lead Game Designer for this new game, and write out a Game Design Document for the developers. My duties include:* Regression testing on apps with new features* Writing and carrying out test cases for all Playbrush apps and games - updated when new features are introduced* Creating and assigning tickets in Jira with issues found in the apps and games* Working with the CTO on projects such as new firmware updates for our Smart Sonic and Smart brushes* Regular bug hunting and helping support when customers report an issue

London, United Kingdom

I am Co founder and lead game designer for Virtue Gaming. We're an independent studio looking to change the world via gaming. My job is to create dynamic and compelling Video games with the aim of benefiting the people and the environment. I fashion our concepts into clear, concise documentation which details game's rules, locations, story, characters, objects and interfaces. I work closely with a number of artists/programmers and assign objectives to each member of the team, leading them throughout the course of development and regularly follow up to ensure everything is on schedule. While managing the various artists and programmers, I tend to refine existing ideas, develop new ones and revise the most vital aspects of the Game Design documentation. It's my responsibility to meet with the heads of each department and discuss various elements of the game in extensive detail, making sure the final product will meet the highest standards. Along with my management duties, I collaborate with the commercial manager in the marketing and carry out various other creative duties such as the script writing, drawing up concept art for in game assets and even guide the sound designers in creating music and sound effects for the games.

With the success of Film News' rebooted gaming segment, the site expanded and Game News was launched at the start of 2016. My role is to manage a team of reviewers creating original content while editing, proof reading and publishing reviews, news and updates on social media. I'm also responsible for the presentation of our reviews/news stories by editing feature images and modifying the structure/wording to improve its flow and readability.

As a freelance writer for Bagogames, I aim to engage with thought provoking opinion pieces on the gaming culture. I'm a passionate gamer and designer who loves discussing the impact of Gaming reboots, the importance of constructed narratives in game design and benefits and dangers of Season passes and Day one DLC. At Bagogames, I've advanced my creative skills in producing new series for the website such as "Gaming Classic Clash", "Do We Even Care" and "Hyped or Afraid". When I'm not writing my opinions out for the world to see, I review the latest releases, taking an honest and objective approach to reviewing games. My knowledge in game design does help me to understand why certain design choices were made and analyse the intended experience overall.

London, United Kingdom

My experience with Film-News started with reviewing the latest releases for film and games. I focused primarily on gaming and produced a host of reviews from The Evil Within to Just Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Soon I recruited new members to help push more reviews through Film-News gaming segment and cover a number of press events that include an advanced look at new releases for Nintendo in 2015.My responsibilities were to request review copies of various titles, proof read and edit reviews before they are uploaded on the Film News' game reviews page and build relations with various publishers which has been successful and made our new website "Game-News" an upcoming success. Even though I am now part managing Game-News, I'm still an active member of the team at Film-News and help with various film reviews that are on offer, attending premiers and reviewing DVD releases.

Godstone

My time as manager was spent completing various admin duties, team training and budgeting the outlet throughout the year and ensuring it reached a profit. The Godstone Outlet has succeed in the last couple of years, achieving a higher performance in sales and moving from one the lowest performing showroom to the most improved in sales and customer care.

Godstone

After several years working as a Warehouse Assistant for the various London showrooms of Oka, I became a member of the Godstone Outlet. Within a few months I was soon promoted to Senior Interior Advisor, a role very similar to that of assistant manager. I would complete payroll, daily, weekly and monthly banking while helping the manager with other duties such as training and trade reports for the Outlet while she was not present.

London, United Kingdom

I began my time at Oka as a warehouse assistant and interior advisor across many showrooms. My duties included helping out with deliveries, admin duties, stock management and sales. I have also helped set up a number of showrooms with the heads of retail and the Visual Merchandising team. I soon became more involved with the Outlet showrooms where I became senior sales for Godstone and eventually manager.

Reviewing the newest and latest games released, critically analysing narrative, design and concepts the game provides and an overall experience it offers.

Freelance writer for a new and upcoming website that's passionate about gaming news and current affairs. Writer for opinion pieces and reviewer of new game releases, I also help in promoting Bearfink to the wider audiences.

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Games And Programming Skills (Story Dev), 2.1

Activities and Societies: Game Society, Games reviewer at UEL Student NewspaperDuring my time at UEL, I learned how to create and develop.

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Intermedia/Multimedia, Triple Distinction

Studied in designing a variety of different products and interactive media including Websites, Media players, flash games and a number.