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Kyle Pagkatipunan
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Kyle Pagkatipunan

Clarksville,MD

Summary

QA Engineer with 3 years of experience supporting large-scale consumer software through high-volume issue analysis, defect isolation, and cross-functional collaboration. Produces clear, actionable documentation grounded in root cause analysis and pattern identification. Contributed to the successful launch of multiple award-recognized AAA titles with a strong focus on user experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Tester

Bethesda Game Studios (ZeniMax Media)
Rockville, MD
10.2023 - 09.2025

• Executed functional, regression, systems, and compatibility testing across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Linux environments.

• Reproduced and investigated user-reported issues by isolating variables, analyzing logs, and reducing complex scenarios into actionable repro steps.

• Categorized recurring defects and quality risks to surface systemic issues and support engineering prioritization.

• Authored clear, detailed documentation enabling efficient troubleshooting, fix validation, and release readiness.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and production teams to clarify expected behavior and validate resolutions across builds.

• Adapted quickly to proprietary tools, debug workflows, and in-engine editors within a large-scale production environment.

• Contributed to QA efforts on award-winning titles including DOOM: The Dark Ages (Innovation in Accessibility, The Game Awards 2025) and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Adventure Game of the Year, D.I.C.E. Awards 2025).

Credited on four shipped AAA titles, including Starfield, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Consultant Agent & Repair Technician

Geek Squad (Best Buy)
Elkridge, MD
11.2022 - 10.2023

• Resolved 150+ user-reported technical issues per month by diagnosing unclear problem descriptions, reproducing failures, and identifying underlying causes.

• Documented findings and solutions clearly to support repeatable fixes and improve internal knowledge sharing.

• Communicated technical issues and resolutions effectively to non-technical users while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Production Assistant & Video Logger

Baltimore Ravens (NFL)
Owings Mills, Maryland
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Logged, categorized, and organized high volumes of production footage to support accurate media workflows and cross-team coordination.

Education

Computer Science - Coursework Completed -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Game Development & Information Systems - Coursework Completed -

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Computer Science, Information Systems, & Cinematic Arts (Film) - Coursework Completed -

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Skills

Quality & Testing

Functional & Non-Functional Testing (performance, stability, usability, accessibility)

Regression Testing

Platform & Compatibility Testing

User Experience Validation

Acceptance Criteria Review

Issue Analysis & Operations

Issue Triage & Categorization

Reproduction & Scenario Reduction

Root Cause Analysis

Pattern & Trend Identification

Tools & Environments

Jira, Confluence

Debug & Log Analysis Tools

Proprietary QA Tooling

Windows, Linux, Console Platforms

Programming & Scripting (QA Context)

Python, Java, C, C#, SQL

Additional Strengths

Clear written communication

Stakeholder alignment

User-focused problem solving

Timeline

QA Tester

Bethesda Game Studios (ZeniMax Media)
10.2023 - 09.2025

Consultant Agent & Repair Technician

Geek Squad (Best Buy)
11.2022 - 10.2023

Production Assistant & Video Logger

Baltimore Ravens (NFL)
09.2022 - 07.2023

Computer Science - Coursework Completed -

Western Governors University

Game Development & Information Systems - Coursework Completed -

Southern New Hampshire University

Computer Science, Information Systems, & Cinematic Arts (Film) - Coursework Completed -

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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