Khalin Mikkelsen
Game Development
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Associate Producer and former QA Tester with over 16 years of experience in shipping AAA games on all major platforms. Over 13 years experience as a QA Tester, lead, manager, and certification lead for ~20 shipped titles. Associate producer for 3 years in a software optimization studio working closely with engineers on multiple 2K Games titles on all major platforms.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Associate Producer
Mass Media Games / 2K Games / Take-Two Interactive
7 2014 - 04.2024
- Worked closely with software optimization engineers and tech artists to provide assistance
- Created, documented, and shared all goals, plans, designs, milestones, progress, and risk assessments
- Managed projects and bug databases in Jira and Confluence and ensured teams tasks and issues don't fall off the radar
- Managed and optimized QA test cycles and 1st Party certification requirements
- Constant alignment with internal and external teams and their objectives
- Correspondence with all First Party Partners in regard to Certifications, Account Whitelisting, Product Info, Sandboxes, etc
- Often assisted and resolved PC, devkit, and other hardware issues
- Regular sync meetings with all teams to facilitate efficient progress and assist wherever needed
- Wide range focus on future goals and deliverables to both identify and resolve issues before they have any impact
- Provided 16 years of knowledge on First Party requirements to help ensure passing of first submissions
- Created an uplifting and energetic work environment through positive reinforcement, encouragement, enthusiasm, and a genuine concern for every team member's overall well-being
- Developed an atmosphere that is both lighthearted and work-intensive to inspire team members and create a warm, friendly, and cohesive environment.
Skills
Confluence
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Jira, 11/01/22 - Present
Additional Information
In my personal life I enjoy playing Destiny 2, physical fitness, training in martial arts, writing/producing music, going outdoors, biohacking, spending time with my wife and our kitties, and day trading crypto using my own TA skills.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Associate Producer
Mass Media Games / 2K Games / Take-Two Interactive
7 2014 - 04.2024
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