WAYNE WORK
CT
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer with Electronic Arts, skilled in Full Stack Angular, C#, and .NET stack web development as well as extensive game development experience. Enhanced testing strategies, achieving a 300% increase in bug detection. Proven collaborator and mentor, adept at streamlining processes and fostering team growth across diverse platforms.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
QUALITY ENGINEER - BATTLEFIELD
ELECTRONIC ARTS | RIPPLE EFFECT
01.2023 - 04.2026
- Championed more effective test strategies and flows resulting in catching 3x more bugs and performance related issues across the F2P and MP experiences
- Maintained Battle Royale's 'Critical Path' testing to ensure consistent build quality across development branches and platforms
- Designed and built test cases, Frostbite components, and automation to test gameplay features
- Developed performance tests and troubleshot issues for both F2P and MP across PC, Xbox, and Playstation platforms, enhancing overall game stability
- Coordinated engineering requirements for test capabilities across global teams, enhancing collaboration and communication
- Built and maintained a virtual Windows testing farm of over 100 machines
- Developed WebdriverIO JavaScript testing suite for Battlefield 6's Portal website, improving testing efficiency and coverage
DATA ENGINEER
HOLLER LAW FIRM
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Architected and implemented data systems and structures for company-wide initiatives, enhancing data accessibility and usability.
- Designed and implemented data models to support legal analytics, facilitating informed decision-making and reporting.
- Developed data pipelines that streamlined case management processes, improving data flow and accessibility.
- Executed custom SQL queries to enhance data retrieval processes, increasing efficiency in data access.
- Developed Tableau report architecture and created data sources to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with real estate legal teams to define data requirements, aligning data structures with legal objectives and compliance needs.
- Company-wide process flow improvements and systems implementation
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II / SENIOR
FLTPLAN.COM (GARMIN INTL.)
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Architected and built Java Spring Boot and REST APIs to support Garmin Aviation
- Architected and developed Angular 10 aviation portal, integrating interactive aviation mapping for enhanced user experience
- Rebuilt .NET Core REST APIs and Xamarin apps, replacing outdated Visual Basic 6 processes for improved system reliability.
- Created Docker images, build scripts, config files, and security integrations for Jenkins pipelines, enhancing deployment efficiency.
- Led a small development team and mentored junior developers on best practices in .NET and Java development to foster skill growth
- Designed and implemented MS SQL and PostgreSQL databases, focusing on data model architecture to support application requirements.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Developed web-based workflows and dashboards using .NET Framework/Core, AngularJS, SignalR, streamlining internal processes
- .NET Framework/Core console application development in C# and VB.NET
- Maintained and developed WordPress LAMP stack, internal .NET stack, Crystal Reports, and MS SQL Server for effective data management
- MS SQL, Pervasive, Zen, MS Access, and Excel data structures and workflow development
Army Infantry
UNITED STATES ARMY
Fort Wainwright, United States
02.2010 - 04.2014
- Executed infantry operations with 1-24 Battalion, improving readiness and effectiveness of forces in Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Supported mission objectives and troop engagement during deployment in Afghanistan from April 2011 to April 2012, contributing to overall operational success
Education
M.S. - Software Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
04-2026
B.S. - Game Design
Full Sail University
02-2017
B.S. - Information Technology: Software Engineering
University of Phoenix
03-2014
Skills
- C# and NET stack
- Java and Spring Boot
- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript and TypeScript
- AngularJS and Angular 7
- MS SQL Server and MySQL
- Database management
- Game engine development
- PowerShell and Linux scripting
- C and Python
- Unity engine and Unreal engine
- FMOD audio suite integration
- JIRA
Timeline
QUALITY ENGINEER - BATTLEFIELD
ELECTRONIC ARTS | RIPPLE EFFECT
01.2023 - 04.2026
DATA ENGINEER
HOLLER LAW FIRM
01.2021 - 09.2023
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II / SENIOR
FLTPLAN.COM (GARMIN INTL.)
03.2019 - 01.2021
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
10.2014 - 03.2019
Army Infantry
UNITED STATES ARMY
02.2010 - 04.2014
M.S. - Software Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
B.S. - Game Design
Full Sail University
B.S. - Information Technology: Software Engineering
University of Phoenix