Doug Owen
Naperville,IL
Summary
I am a highly motivated, adaptable and experienced quality assurance tester with a strong skillset in identifying technical issues and executing detailed testing cycles while collaborating effectively with development teams to ensure functionality and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Tester
Everi/IGT Games
Chicago, Illinois
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Executed comprehensive quality assurance test cycles for video slot machine games to ensure compliance with government standards and local jurisdiction requirements.
- Collaborated with Producer and testers to resolve issues and enhance testing practices through knowledge sharing.
Senior Quality Assurance Tester
iiRcade
Skokie, Illinois
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed test cycles for more than 300 classic arcade games and modern independent games on the iiRcade home arcade machine.
- Supported Lead Producer by training junior testers and teaching equipment usage and QA practices.
- Created promotional videos and graphics for upcoming game releases on the iiRcade machine, enhancing visibility and player engagement.
Technical Requirements Tester
Activision
El Segundo, California
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Documented noncompliance issues with first-party technical standards on PlayStation 4, producing detailed bug reports and verifying resolution of issues.
- Coordinated remote group testing online during COVID lockdown measures.
- Project credits: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for the PlayStation 4.
Quality Assurance Tester
Disney Interactive
Glendale, California
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted testing across multiple platforms, including console, PC, and mobile applications for Android, iOS, and Amazon devices.
- Produced detailed bug reports for developers and verified fixes.
- Mentored new testers on project-specific testing practices.
- Project credits: Disney Infinity 3.0 for the PlayStation 4 and Windows 10, Disney LOL, Star Wars Hub, Disney GIF, and Star Wars: Commander for Android, Amazon and iOS devices.
Quality Assurance Tester
Wemo Media
Venice, California
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Created and executed test cases, collaborated with developers to ensure product functionality.
- Documented detailed bug reports, and verified fixes to enhance product quality.
- Project credits: TheBlu web-based application, Superfugu for the Apple iPad, websites www.joust.com and www.omaze.com, and theBlu VR for Oculus Rift and GearVR.
Localization Tester, Quality Assurance Tester
GTL Media
Santa Monica, California
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Recorded voice-over audio and in-game text from games in development for language translators worldwide, enabling effective localization for regional releases.
- Performed tests to ensure compliance with Sony first-party technical standards.
- Project credits: Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii, F.E.A.R. 3 for Xbox 360 and Windows PC (for localization), Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted for PlayStation Vita (for compliance).
Quality Assurance Tester
Electronic Arts
Playa Vista, California
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Performed exploratory testing and executed test cycles.
- Collaborated with QA staff and developers to ensure functionality and entertaining final products.
- Project credits: Boom Blox and Boom Blox Bash Party for the Nintendo Wii, Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Art and Design
The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA03-2007
Skills
- Test case creation and execution
- Bug tracking
- Quality assurance and Agile methodologies
- JIRA/Xray
- Helix
- Slack
- GitHub
- TestRail
- DevTrack
- BugZilla
- Compliance verification
- Mac OS
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Android
- iOS
- Microsoft Office
- Wondershare Filmora
- Web applications
- Internet Explorer
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Amazon
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- After Effects
- 3D Studio Max
- Unreal Editor
- Zbrush
- Maya
- Charles Proxy
- Console/Windows/VR games
- Video slot machine games
Timeline
Quality Assurance Tester
Everi/IGT Games
10.2023 - 03.2026
Senior Quality Assurance Tester
iiRcade
10.2020 - 05.2023
Technical Requirements Tester
Activision
08.2019 - 10.2020
Quality Assurance Tester
Disney Interactive
04.2015 - 01.2019
Quality Assurance Tester
Wemo Media
02.2012 - 05.2015
Localization Tester, Quality Assurance Tester
GTL Media
01.2011 - 02.2012
Quality Assurance Tester
Electronic Arts
09.2007 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Game Art and Design
The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles