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Chris Cohan

Chris Cohan

Head of Quality
San Francisco,CA

Summary

Skilled and passionate QA engineer with vast experience in fast-paced QA testing environments for music and audio production, video production, live sound and embedded systems. Efficient in carrying out test plans and reaching team goals and benchmarks. Advanced in electronic music production with experience in performance, composition, mixing, and mastering.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1

ISTQB - Certified Tester, Foundation Level

1
1

Dante Certified Level 2

1
1

Pro Tools 210P Certified

1
1

Logic Pro Certified

Work History

Head of Quality

Spatial Inc
06.2022 - Current
  • Headed up quality efforts for 5 separate products, including spatial audio engine, iOS control app, spatial audio authoring software, central webpage, and AWS cloud based SaaS ecosystem.
  • Evaluated quality problems, logged bug reports in JIRA, and worked with developers closely to reach ideal fixes.
  • Implemented qTest for test design and execution tracking. Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness and guided automation engineer in prioritization of automated tests. Also assisted in improving general company development processes.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to execute test plans more efficiently.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Dolby Laboratories Inc
03.2018 - 07.2022
  • Lead test on Dolby Atmos integration into Logic Pro.
  • Lead test on Dolby Atmos Music content creation tools team.
  • Design and execute test plans on 5 tools, including Dolby Atmos Renderer Plug-In, Dolby's Atmos Music Panner, Dolby Atmos Binaural Settings Plug-in, and Dolby LTC Plug-in, Dolby's Atmos DJ software.
  • Participate in Agile project management through JIRA on daily basis; Log issues and stories and work alongside developers testing iterations of software to prepare for release.
  • Compile, process and analyze test data and results to improve product quality.
  • Followed up on manufacturing and field reports and resolve outstanding problems.
  • Travel to venues and support DJ's using Dolby Atmos DJ software. Teach them application as needed.
  • Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.

Interop QA Test Engineer

Avid Technology ­
02.2012 - 03.2018
  • Manually test evolving versions of Pro Tools, Media Composer, Interplay, and NEXIS to complete test plans and meet release deadlines.
  • Execute in depth test plans, and automated test plans as well as exploratory testing duties catering to specific features and bug fixes. Track issues using JIRA software.
  • Work in Agile development environment with other team members to plan, test, and develop robust solutions in a timely manner.
  • Interface with Beta testers and customers at companies such as Skywalker Sound, Disney, and Technicolor to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Conduct audio-video tri-level sync tests to ensure compatibility with Pro Tools related issues.

Event Technology Specialist

PSAV
06.2011 - 10.2012
  • Setup and operation of large and small-scale audiovisual systems for live shows, conferences, and gatherings.
  • Carry out QA duties with audio and video gear.
  • Assist in office management, inventory review, and attend meetings with clients, ensuring service needed for events.

Production and Mastering

Freelance
05.2011 - Current
  • Mixed and mastered Universal Music Group content in Dolby Atmos.
  • Produced, mixed, recorded, and mastered original music for digital release world wide with labels such as Temple Music Group, Mallabel Music, Muti Music, Betamorph Recordings, and Vibrance Recordings.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Sound Arts

Ex'pression College For Digital Arts
Emeryville, CA
11.2010

Skills

  • Leading QA teams / program testing software / end-to-end tests / test methodologies
  • Agile / JIRA / project management
  • Shell scripting / Python / Pytest / cURL
  • AWS Cloud / OpenSearch / data and metrics tracking
  • Mac OS / Windows / iOS
  • DAW's / Pro Tools / Logic Pro / Steinberg Nuendo
  • Black Magic / AJA / Avid DX video hardware
  • Dolby Atmos Production & Mastering Suite for spatial audio creation

Timeline

Head of Quality

Spatial Inc
06.2022 - Current

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Dolby Laboratories Inc
03.2018 - 07.2022

Interop QA Test Engineer

Avid Technology ­
02.2012 - 03.2018

Event Technology Specialist

PSAV
06.2011 - 10.2012

Production and Mastering

Freelance
05.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Applied Science - Sound Arts

Ex'pression College For Digital Arts

Certification

  • Operator Certification in Pro Tools.
  • Pro Certification in Logic Pro.
  • Dante Level 2 Certified

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