Seattle-based QA professional with 15 years experience releasing high-profile, AAA franchise software and games for major firms.
Experience leading QA teams up to a size of 30, with a passion for building confident, capable teams.
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Kevin Thiesen
@kevinthiesen
QA Test Engineer at Bungie who owned testing for Destiny 2 player ability releases and managed a team of up to eight.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Bungie, I owned QA for high-visibility player abilities in Destiny 2, including new and rebalanced content. I planned and documented feature testing, supported releases and live content, and managed several direct reports and junior team members.
I wrote targeted test plans, used Jira dashboards to track defects, and hosted company-wide play tests to gather feedback for the Design team. I also coordinated with outsource QA partners and contributed to Art reviews of VFX and Animation.
Previously, at Microsoft Mixed Reality and Microsoft Game Studios, I tested software across PC, mobile, and VR, authored QA documentation, and supported releases including Minecraft, Halo, Forza Motorsport, and Age of Empires.
In my current personal projects and freelance work, I’m learning Unreal Engine 5, DaVinci Resolve, and 3D printing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managed a QA team of up to eight, owned QA for high-visibility player abilities content on Destiny 2, and coordinated with outsource QA. Instituted cross-discipline teaching sessions and crafted Jira dashboards for defect tracking.
Supported multiple SaaS applications for PC, mobile, and VR devices, wrote test passes and test cases, and performed in-person demos for business partners. Authored QA documentation and trained new hires.
Responsible for daily tasking of up to 30 team members, owned go/no-go authority on milestone work, and provided balance feedback that led to direct changes in game missions. Contributed to multiple franchise releases.
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Software and tools used professionally
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artstation.comSalary expectations
60k-100k USD
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