Catherine Gutierrez
@catherinegutierrez1
Experienced QA analyst and UX researcher specializing in game development and live-service testing.
What I'm looking for
I am a QA analyst and UX researcher with extensive experience in game development, live-service analytics, and team leadership. I have led teams of 10–15, managed multi-month projects, produced user research reports that informed product vision, and delivered production-ready documentation and release notes for consumer-facing titles.
I have applied tools such as Tableau, Jira, Datastream, Miro, and Unreal/Unity across testing and development pipelines, mentored junior researchers and testers, and coordinated cross-functional sprints and stakeholder communications to ensure high-quality player experiences and successful program delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Analyzed user interaction data and created test plans for live-service features, tracked bugs by milestone, and produced release notes and support documentation for Rocksmith+ while mentoring junior testers.
Senior Project Manager
Museum of Art & Digital Entertainment
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Managed project phases and stakeholder check-ins for rotating exhibits and events, strategized fundraisers and social content, and mentored staff in project and stakeholder management.
Producer | UX Researcher
Bolero Game Studio
Aug 2019 - Jul 2020 (11 months)
Led a 15-person cross-functional team to plan deliverables and build approval pipelines, tracked resource availability across sprints, and defined metrics to inform development decisions.
UX Researcher | Founder
Storytime Services
Sep 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Provided UX research and comprehensive reports for PC and mobile games, managed client relationships with indie studios, and delivered insights that mitigated release risks and informed design.
Owned quality strategy for The Sims Mobile at Maxis, built cross-functional relationships to improve player experience, and produced performance and UX reports using Jira and multi-source data analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Arts, Interactive Design & Game Development
Master of Arts in Interactive Design & Game Development focused on interactive design and game development practices.
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts, Film & Digital Media
Bachelor of Arts in Film & Digital Media with coursework in film production and digital media.
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