Connor Gauthier
Allen,TX
Summary
Game QA analyst and U.S. Army NCO veteran transitioning into systems design. Experience testing complex systems on AAA titles, with a focus on combat feel, progression, and player experience. Strong analytical and writing background (B.S. Political Science), campaign experience with the Texas Democrats, and an indie filmmaker with shipped narrative work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Analyst
GlobalStep
Richardson, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Test combat, quests/missions, UI, audio, and systemic interactions on AAA console/PC titles (NDA).
- Build and run test plans and regression passes; track results and bugs in Jira.
- File clear, actionable defects and tuning notes to support designers and engineers.
- Spot systemic issues (progression breaks, exploits, difficulty spikes) using patterns in bugs and playtests.
- Work closely with feature owners to verify fixes and hit milestone quality targets.
- Specialization and emphasis in cinematics and audio.
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
Austin, Texas
11.2019 - 11.2025
- Led teams of soldiers to complete mission-critical tasks under tight constraints.
- Planned, assigned, and supervised work; ensured standards and timelines were met.
- Developed discipline, attention to detail, and comfort with structured procedures—directly applicable to owning and maintaining game systems.
Field Organizer
Texas Democratic Party
Austin, Texas
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported voter outreach and organizing for a statewide campaign.
- Used structured data tools/lists to track contacts and follow-ups.
- Explained complex policy positions to diverse audiences in simple, clear language.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR03-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Jira
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Confluence
Additional
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
- Deep familiarity with: Immersive sims, survival horror, and a variety of all game genres.
- Open to relocation
Timeline
QA Analyst
GlobalStep
09.2025 - Current
Field Organizer
Texas Democratic Party
09.2024 - 11.2024
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
11.2019 - 11.2025
MBA - Business Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Oregon State University