Versatile Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in development, content creation, and QA testing. Proficient in C#, CSS, and JavaScript, with a passion for creating intuitive, engaging user experiences—especially in educational tools and game design. Known for delivering robust, high-quality software and collaborating effectively across teams to drive innovation and learning through technology.
Hi, I’m
Zack Fertig
Software Developer
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
4044
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Work History
Epic Games
QA Tester II
01.2022 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Maintain reliable software functionality by designing and executing test cases, validating new code changes, and conducting regression tests to ensure no adverse effects on existing systems.
- Authored comprehensive test strategy documents adopted by the entire team, streamlining organization and planning for project execution.
- Updated and maintained Epic Games wiki by documenting process changes and discoveries, enabling seamless knowledge sharing and improving team efficiency.
Niños de Nueva Esperanza
Web Developer / Social Media Specialist
12.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Delivered award-winning website, enhancing user experience through strategic content integration of video and imagery.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
- Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with brand standards.
Center for Design Thinking
Web Developer / Graphic Designer
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Increased event engagement by developing graphics and promotional materials for workshops, posted online and displayed on campus.
- Streamlined workshop registration and tracking processes through automation, improving efficiency.
- Automated workflows to improve operational efficiency and eliminate manual tasks.
Biobeat Technologies
iOS Developer Intern
05.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Improved iOS platform functionality by diagnosing issues, streamlining features, and resolving Bluetooth connectivity bugs, while ensuring robust communication between app and web platforms.
- Developed robust, scalable, maintainable, and testable code for various iOS applications.
- Developed reusable code modules, resulting in reduced development time for future projects.
Education
Elon UniversityElon, NC
Master of Arts from Interactive Media
05-2022
University Overview
- Capstone Project: Shout!, Solo Developer of a fast-paced game of speed recall for 3 to 8 players that incorporates learning development theory.
Elon UniversityElon, NC
Bachelor of Arts from Mathematics & Computer Science
University Overview
- Study Abroad: Florence, Italy, Social Impact of Games
- Research Project: Mathematics of Voting
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude
- Completed Minor in Game Design
Skills
C# programming
Certification
Project Management
Timeline
Instructional Design
05-2025
Project Management
02-2025
QA Tester II
Epic Games
01.2022 - 01.2025
Web Developer / Social Media Specialist
Niños de Nueva Esperanza
12.2021 - 02.2022
iOS Developer Intern
Biobeat Technologies
05.2021 - 08.2021
Web Developer / Graphic Designer
Center for Design Thinking
01.2021 - 01.2022
Elon University
Master of Arts from Interactive Media
01.2022
Elon University
Bachelor of Arts from Mathematics & Computer Science
01.2021
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