DAVID MACE
Las Vegas
Summary
Experienced Test Analyst committed to maintaining cutting edge technical skills and up-to-date industry knowledge. Expert in NBA2K gameplay mechanics and an active competitive community member. Skilled in Photoshop and Maya.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Analyst 2
2k Vegas
06.2023 - Current
- Consistent qualitative feedback throughout NBA2K25/26
- Provided new early ideas to Production for the next title, in which, later were implemented into the title on NBA 2K25. (Ex. 2K15 park implementation)
- Deep understanding of NBA2K in-game mechanics, from general movements to the most in depth dribble moves.
- Passionate about the title - Active community/competitive player since 2K14. Seen and understand the highs and lows between different NBA titles.
- Concepting & Collaborating
- Gameplay Testing - Identified exploits and severe issues to avoid tickets and community complaints throughout the title.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
Lead Technical Artist
The DAVE School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School, www.thedaveschool.com
- Assisted in the creation, development, maintenance of game production pipelines for all areas of game development.
- Created the User Interface using blueprints in Unreal Engine 5
- Constant game and level testing
- Organic sculpting in Z-Brush, created and textured aquatic life
- The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School, www.thedaveschool.com
Education
Game Production Diploma -
The DAVE School
Orlando, FL03.2023
Skills
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Analyzed data to identify game issues and potential bugs
- Concepting & Collaborating
- Gameplay Testing
- Qualitative Feedback
- Clean and precise written bugs
- Cross-platform testing
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Test Analyst 2
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Test Analyst 2
2k Vegas
06.2023 - Current
Lead Technical Artist
The DAVE School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Game Production Diploma -
The DAVE School
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