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Dino Frei

Orlando,FL

Summary

With 20+ years as a Quality Assurance professional, I excel in delivering top-tier products aligning with customer and stakeholder expectations. I specialize in crafting and executing testing plans, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with development teams for swift issue resolution. My passion lies in leveraging QA skills to enhance user experience, ensure product reliability, and contribute to overarching business goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Lead

Global Worldwide
Orlando, FL
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Proficient in analyzing customer experience and adept at devising test strategies tailored to product features to ensure comprehensive quality assurance
  • Led QA teams located in Mexico, India, and Atlanta through thorough end-to-end testing of the mobile gaming application 'Kingdom Maker.'
  • Continuously improved Agile-testing efficiency and effectiveness by optimizing QA processes, testing methodologies, and tools.

Quality Assurance Lead

Ziff Davis
Orlando, FL
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • Developed and implemented thorough testing strategies for timely delivery of superior VPN products on Windows, iOS/macOS, and Android projects.
  • Collaborated with Chief Architect and Development Directors to set quality objectives for B2C cybersecurity brands, identifying risks and creating mitigation plans.
  • Led team of 16 geographically diverse QA specialists from Mexico, the Philippines, and India in meeting project deadlines and enhancing product quality.

Lead QA Analyst

StackPath
Winter Park, FL
05.2017 - 04.2019
  • Implemented Xray and TestRail to optimize quality assurance processes.
  • Utilized Xray and TestRail for enhanced test management and increased efficiency, accuracy, and traceability in testing process.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies to streamline workflows, improve communication, and adapt effectively to changing project demands for the VPN cybersecurity space.

QA Analyst

Highwinds
Winter Park, FL
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Streamlined project management and collaboration processes by integrating Jira and Confluence platforms.
  • Redefining quality practices and team composition, driving productivity enhancements and increasing transparency in QA activities across the organization.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

n-Space
Orlando, FL
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Collaborated with senior studio leadership to implement techniques and metrics, resulting in a significant reduction in testing cycle times and post-production defects.
  • Managed entire QA organization including QA Test Leads, Analysts, and testers for studio's first video game title.

Sr. QA Project Lead

Electronic Arts (EA)
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2006 - 03.2015
  • Expanded the team by transitioning three contract testers into a cohesive full-time unit comprising 3 QA Project Leads, 8 QA Test Leads, and 3 QA Analysts.
  • Led the testing efforts and created detailed plans to ensure successful integration of the first Online Software Development Kit into multiple sports productions like Madden Football, NHL, and NCAA Football.

Education

Political Science and Government -

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
12.2002

Political Science and Government -

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2000

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Software Development

Life Cycle (SDLC)

Functional Testing Software Development

Manual Testing Microsoft Office

TestRail

X-ray

User Acceptance Testing

Jira

Timeline

Quality Assurance Lead

Global Worldwide
05.2023 - 02.2024

Quality Assurance Lead

Ziff Davis
04.2019 - 12.2022

Lead QA Analyst

StackPath
05.2017 - 04.2019

QA Analyst

Highwinds
05.2016 - 05.2017

Quality Assurance Supervisor

n-Space
08.2015 - 12.2015

Sr. QA Project Lead

Electronic Arts (EA)
01.2006 - 03.2015

Political Science and Government -

Occidental College

Political Science and Government -

Florida State University
Dino Frei