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Open to relocation: Yes
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Sean Metzer
Meridian,ID
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Summary
Quality assurance professional with a strong background in manual testing, seeking to pivot into game design. Demonstrated collaboration skills with developers, facilitating communication between artistic and programming teams. Deep understanding of testing methodologies and adept in Unreal Engine and Agile practices, contributing to successful software delivery across diverse platforms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Test Associate 2
Lionbridge
Meridian, Idaho
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted software testing across multiple platforms to ensure quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with developers to efficiently identify and resolve software defects.
- Developed comprehensive test cases and documentation to improve testing processes.
- Maintained detailed records of test results, communicating findings to management for informed decision-making.
- Documented software bugs in thorough reports to enable timely resolution by development teams.
- Documented all test activities according to established standards.
- Participated in team meetings to share project updates and refine testing strategies for improved outcomes.
- Trained new team members on testing procedures and best practices at Lionbridge.
Test Associate 1
Lionbridge
Meridian, ID
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted software testing across multiple platforms to ensure quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with developers to efficiently identify and resolve software defects.
- Developed detailed test cases and documentation to improve testing accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and tracked software bugs with detailed reports, expediting resolution process.
- Maintained comprehensive records of test results and communicated findings to management, supporting informed decision-making.
- Trained new team members on testing procedures and best practices, enhancing overall team competency.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and testing strategies.
- Documented all test activities according to established standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Game Design - Art
Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX 08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX 08.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Manual testing
- Regression testing
- Test case development
- Bug reporting
- Bug tracking
- Test objectives
- Cross-platform testing
- TestRail management
- Agile methodologies
- Troubleshooting and testing
- Version control
- Version control systems
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Continuous learning mindset
- Game testing
- Game development
- Video game development
- Game mechanics and balance
- Level design
- Game mechanics design
- Game monetization
- Monetization strategies
- Post-launch support
- Scripting and programming
- Unreal Engine 4 and 5
- Unity
- Art and animation
- UI and UX design proficiency
- Gaming design
- Audio design
- Storytelling and narrative
- Glitch and bug resolution
Timeline
Test Associate 2
Lionbridge
04.2024 - Current
Test Associate 1
Lionbridge
10.2022 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts - Game Design - Art
Lone Star College
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
West Texas A&M University
08.2008 - 12.2012
Past AAA Projects
- Marathon 2026
- Two AAA first person shooters (uncredited) 2021-2024
References
- Anthony Mihone, Anthony.Mione@lionbridge.com
- David Erausquin, david.erausquin@lionbridge.com
- John Harris, harris_jr@outlook.com
- Michael Haugan https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-l-haugan/