Daniel Yankey
@danielyankey
Innovative QA Engineer specializing in automation, build pipelines, and performance-driven quality across iOS/Android.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I’m an innovative QA Engineer with over 8 years of experience in software quality assurance across diverse platforms. I focus on turning quality into measurable outcomes through automation, reliable bug tracking, and practical testing across the full SDLC.
At PlanetX, I generated daily iOS/Android builds via Unity + Drone CI with 100% automation. As the sole QA engineer, I owned functional and non-functional testing from development through staging, alpha/beta, and production—then reduced build to playtime by 40%.
Previously at Flavourworks, I led QA across smoke, regression, destructive, performance, and UAT. I owned Firebase crash analytics and streaming performance for live FMV titles, traced user crashes in real time, and cut reported issues by 45% before the next release.
Earlier at Evinox, I handled software/hardware QA by configuring TCP/IP & RS485 tests on control boards, building boiler rigs with SmartTalk data loggers, and providing troubleshooting and license support for third-party apps. I bring exceptional problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail, ready to enhance product quality and drive success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Engineer
PlanetX
Jun 2023 - Mar 2026 (2 years 9 months)
Owned functional and non-functional QA across the full SDLC for iOS and Android (development through alpha/beta and production). Automated daily iOS/Android builds with Unity + Drone CI and cut build-to-play time by 40% while running device and Unity Editor testing.
QA Engineer
Flavourworks
Mar 2020 - May 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Led QA covering smoke, regression, destructive, performance, and UAT testing for live FMV titles across PC, Android, and iOS. Owned Firebase crash analytics and streaming performance, tracing real-time user crashes and cutting reported issues by 45% before release.
Test Engineer
Evinox
Jul 2019 - Mar 2020 (8 months)
Configured TCP/IP and RS485 tests on HIU control boards as part of software/hardware QA. Built boiler rigs with SmartTalk data loggers for two-way HIU communication and provided troubleshooting and third-party app license support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London School of Business and Management
Bachelor of Science, Business Computing Systems
2015 - 2016
Completed a BSc (top-up) in Business Computing Systems at London School of Business and Management from 2015 to 2016.
London School of Business and Management
Higher National Diploma, Computing Systems and Development
2013 - 2015
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Computing Systems and Development at London School of Business and Management from 2013 to 2015.
Richmond upon Thames College
Functional Skills ICT (Level 1 & 2), IT Support (OCR) & ICT Functional Skills
2011 - 2012
Completed OCR National Gateway to IT Support and Functional Skills ICT Level 1 & 2 at Richmond upon Thames College from 2011 to 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
github.com/KUNOIIV/Playwright-TestsSalary expectations
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