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Kurt Rogers

Summary

Accomplished Quality Assurance professional with 11 years of experience in the gaming and software industries. Skilled in designing and executing test strategies for PC and console platforms, managing the full bug lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver stable, high-quality products. Adept at balancing technical expertise with problem-solving and communication skills, with a proven record of ensuring product excellence and improving development workflows.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Associate 3

Experis
10.2023 - 10.2025
  • Designed and implemented efficient QA workflows tailored for PC and console platforms, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  • Developed, executed, and maintained test plans for new and existing game features.
  • Conducted daily functional, regression, and exploratory testing, ensuring stability and quality for game content and releases.
  • Managed the bug lifecycle: identification, reporting, tracking, and verification across development stages.
  • Partnered with developers and designers to ensure optimal QA coverage and accurate feature testing.
  • Provided timely, constructive feedback on feature quality and implementation.
  • Communicated release status updates and highlighted critical issues requiring resolution.

Software Technician 5

Beyondsoft
11.2020 - 09.2023
  • Documented software defects using bug tracking systems and reported findings to developers.
  • Identified, analyzed, and recorded issues in functionality, output, UI, and content.
  • Authored test procedures to ensure consistency, repeatability, and compliance with standards.
  • Monitored bug resolution progress and tracked outcomes.
  • Reviewed software documentation for technical accuracy and completeness to mitigate risk.
  • Installed, maintained, and utilized software testing tools and programs.
  • Recommended software solutions for testing and bug tracking.
  • Suggested modifications to improve compliance with industry standards.

Technician 1

Beyondsoft
01.2017 - 11.2020

Ensuring proper testing and execution of test suites, cataloging and reporting any defects or errors during runs, high attention to detail to notice errors in output media, troubleshoot software or hardware issues, train new operators in proper procedures, keep up with demanding goals.

Test Associate 3

Experis
03.2013 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
  • Defined and identified test cases for new application development.
  • Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
  • Assisted team with development of web-based applications in Agile environment.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Game Art and Design

Art Institute of Portland
01.2013

Skills

  • Quality Assurance Testing (Functional, Regression, Exploratory)
  • Test Plan Development & Execution
  • Bug Reporting, Tracking & Lifecycle Management
  • QA Workflow Design (PC & Console)
  • Software Documentation Review
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Risk Mitigation & Compliance Testing
  • Strong Communication & Feedback Delivery
  • Test documentation
  • Manual testing
  • Performance testing
  • Test automation

Timeline

Test Associate 3

Experis
10.2023 - 10.2025

Software Technician 5

Beyondsoft
11.2020 - 09.2023

Technician 1

Beyondsoft
01.2017 - 11.2020

Test Associate 3

Experis
03.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Game Art and Design

Art Institute of Portland