Dino Frei
Greater Orlando
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
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
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with Chief Architect, Development Directors, software developers, and stakeholders to establish quality objectives, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans for B2C brands in the cybersecurity space
- Formulated and executed extensive testing plans and methodologies for iOS/macOS, Android, and Windows projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality VPN products
- Led a geographically diverse team of 16 QA specialists (across Mexico, the Philippines, and India) to consistently meet project deadlines, enhancing overall product quality.
Lead QA Analyst
StackPath
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Introduced Xray and TestRail to enhance quality assurance practices within the organization
- Leveraged Xray for advanced test management and TestRail for comprehensive test case management, resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy, and traceability throughout the 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
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Integrated Jira and Confluence platforms to streamline project management, collaboration, and documentation processes
- Responsible for redefining quality practices and team composition across the organization to increase productivity and provide more transparency into QA activities.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
n-Space
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with senior studio leadership to implement techniques and metrics aimed at significantly reducing testing cycle times and post-production defects
- Managed the entire QA organization, encompassing QA Test Leads, QA Analysts, and testers, for the studio's inaugural video game title.
Sr. QA Project Lead
Electronic Arts (EA)
01.2006 - 03.2015
- Grew the team from three contract testers to a full-time team that consisted of 3 QA Project Leads, 8 QA Test Leads, and 3 QA Analysts
- Responsible for the initial testing and test planning of the first Online Software Development Kit used in all sports productions (Madden Football, NHL, NCAA Football).
Education
Political Science and Government -
Occidental College
12.2002
Political Science and Government -
Florida State University
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