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Damien Powell

@damienpowell

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QA Engineer with expertise in game and software testing.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my QA expertise to enhance software quality and team performance.

I am a dedicated QA Engineer with extensive experience in game and software testing, automation, and team leadership. My journey in quality assurance began with a strong foundation in computer games development, where I led a team project to create an RTS video game. This experience ignited my passion for ensuring software reliability and improving test efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have established and led QA departments, developed comprehensive test plans, and executed automated test scripts using tools like Appium and Java.

My role as a QA Lead at N3twork Studios allowed me to enhance test coverage significantly, while my tenure at EA Games saw me expanding test case coverage and improving testing accuracy through innovative cinematic test scenes.

I thrive in collaborative environments and have a proven track record of working closely with development teams to optimize performance and deliver high-quality products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

QA Lead

N3twork Studios

Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Established and led the QA department, developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports. Designed and executed automated test scripts for smartphone devices using Appium and Java with BrowserStack, enhancing test coverage and efficiency.

Appium Java BrowserStack Test Plans Automation Mobile Testing Agile

QA Specialist

EA Games

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year)

Expanded TestRail test case coverage by developing new cinematic test scenes in the Frostbite Game Engine, improving testing accuracy and efficiency.

TestRail Frostbite Cinematic Testing QA Processes Automation Agile

QA Tester

Emerald City Games

Aug 2020 - Feb 2021 (6 months)

Automated 3 projects with Appium and Java, allowing QA to meet tight deadlines on multiple projects.

Appium Java Automation Project Management QA Testing Software Testing Test Automation Agile Team Collaboration

Development Support, QA Lead

EA Games

Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 (11 months)

Expanded test plans by incorporating four-player testing to improve test coverage. Assisted the development team in optimizing performance for a ported project by conducting Hotspot and Heatmap performance testing.

Test Plans Performance Testing Four Player Testing Optimization Hotspot Testing Heat Mapping Game Development Agile Team Collaboration

QA Engineer

Virtalis

Jan 2017 - Apr 2019 (2 years 3 months)

Initiated the company’s QA department, establishing structured testing processes. Gained hands-on experience managing stakeholder relationships, working closely with the Australian Navy on their VR product.

QA Processes Stakeholder Management Structured Testing Team Collaboration Software Testing Agile Communication Project Management

QA Tester, QA Lead

TT Games

Dec 2014 - Apr 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Collaborated with the QA Manager in creating and attaining a lead position dedicated to testing specific game areas with an internal QA team, greatly increasing QA efficiency on large-scale projects.

QA Management Team Collaboration Project Management QA Processes Agile Communication Test Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Glyndwr University

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Computer Games Development

2009 - 2012

Led a team project to develop an RTS video game, serving as Scrum Master, Lead Designer, Programmer and 3D Artist. Developed a text-based RPG with C++ and a Pong game with C#.