Brian Centeno
Cedar Park
Summary
Dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist with 5+ years of experience in software testing, defect identification, and quality improvement. Adept at developing comprehensive test plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring software meets user experience standards. Seeking to leverage expertise in Agile methodologies and automation testing to contribute to high-quality software delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Activision Blizzard
04.2020 - 12.2024
- Conducted rigorous testing of software applications to identify and report defects, ensuring optimal product quality and contributing to the timely delivery of projects with minimal bugs.
- Developed detailed test plans and test cases aligned with project requirements and specifications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Collaborated closely with developers and UX/UI designers to validate design standards and improve the user experience, directly influencing the success of key features.
- Executed manual and automated testing to verify functionality, usability, and performance, significantly reducing production defects.
- Identified, documented, tracked, and communicated software issues using bug tracking tools like JIRA and Bugzilla, leading to faster issue resolution.
- Played a pivotal role in projects such as Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, ensuring successful launches with record-breaking sales figures by delivering high-quality software.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all test-related activities, ensuring reproducibility and compliance with quality standards
Game Technician
TopGolf
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained and repaired interactive golf games, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable customer experience.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues promptly, reducing game downtime by 25%.
- Collaborated with team members to implement improvements in system performance and reliability.
- Provided excellent customer support by addressing game-related inquiries and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Documented maintenance procedures and recommended upgrades to enhance equipment functionality
Education
High School Diploma -
Stony Point Highschool
Round Rock, TX05.2017
Skills
- Testing Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla, Selenium, Postman, Charles Proxy
- Technical Skills: Test case development, defect tracking, automated testing, manual testing, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Programming/Markup Languages: SQL, HTML
- Soft Skills: Collaboration, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, time management, customer service
- Other: Agile methodologies, CI/CD processes, cloud platforms, performance optimization
Accomplishments
- Played a key role in testing and validating major features, collaborating with developers to resolve critical bugs and ensure a smooth user experience.
- Contributed to a successful launch with record-breaking sales by ensuring the game met quality expectations and performance standards.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test cases for new features, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines, resulting in a well-received product launch with significant market impact.
- Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve high-priority issues during the development cycle, minimizing post-launch patches.
- Helped enhance gameplay experience through meticulous testing, contributing to positive user feedback.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
Certification
ISQTB
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Activision Blizzard
04.2020 - 12.2024
Game Technician
TopGolf
01.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Stony Point Highschool
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