Hi, I’m
Carlos Do Vale
Game Quality Assurance Manual Tester
Melbourne
Summary
Game-savvy quality assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of game products before release. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks.
Working on Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA - Specialize in Brazilian Portuguese) to the evolution of your localization standards. Review translations and, by using a set methodology or schema, determine if they contain any objective errors. Errors are grouped into categories.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
7
Certifications
3
Languages
Work History
Testronic LabsLondon
Game Quality Assurance Tester
05.2018 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Evaluating game translations and proofreading of on-screen text, audio and subtitles, cultural correctness validation, verifying console terminology, Identifying and tracking issues, suggesting solutions to encountered problems, error reporting (in English), bug reporting in online/offline bug databases and cooperating with test leads and international testers
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Interacted with developers and customer service teams to clarify design specifications, test requirements and address defect resolutions.
- Used Jira to report, track and monitor defects.
- Troubleshot with end-users and development teams to reproduce, investigate and debug software.
- Conducted game compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems or network environments.
- Provided technical support during game installation and configuration.
- Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal game performance and usability.
- Tracked, prioritized and organized defects with game, working with development team to facilitate timely corrections.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every game product against design standards and customer needs.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Android and iOS mobile devices; PS, Web, XBox, PC Games and NX consoles.
Skyline and QA Apartments Ltd.London
Costume Service
03.2016 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
MyselfLondon
Freelance Tour Guide
07.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun and lasting memories.
- Collected and deposited payments from guests.
- Provided information on various sites throughout London historical area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
Universidade Estadual De GoiasCaldas Novas - GO, Brazil
BBA from Hospitality
02.2000 - 11.2004
Universidade Estadual De GoiasCaldas Novas-GO, Brazil
MBA from Tourism Management
02.2005 - 11.2006
Skills
Test implementation
undefinedCertification
Agile Testing - Linkedin
Timeline
Learning Selenium - Linkedin
12-2022
Agile Testing - Linkedin
11-2022
Understand Manual Testing - Linkedin
11-2022
Software Testing Foundations - Linkedin
11-2022
Programing Foundations - Software Testing/QA
10-2022
Automatic Tests + Complete Course of Software Testing
08-2022
MasterClass Software Testing with Jira & Agile - Rahul Shetty Academy
07-2022
Game Quality Assurance Tester
Testronic Labs
05.2018 - 10.2022
Costume Service
Skyline and QA Apartments Ltd.
03.2016 - 04.2018
Freelance Tour Guide
Myself
07.2014 - 03.2016
Universidade Estadual De Goias
MBA from Tourism Management
02.2005 - 11.2006
Universidade Estadual De Goias
BBA from Hospitality
02.2000 - 11.2004
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