Ariana DeAngelis
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Audio Designer and Quality Analyst.
Experienced both creatively and technically with Audio Mixing/Recording/Producing using Reaper/Nuendo/Pro Tools DAW (7yrs) as well as a working software programming and testing background in UE, C++, (4yrs) Audio Integration Middleware (Wwise, Fmod)(4yrs) Driven and passionately charged In Game/Sound Development with emphasis on a versified QA background for multi-skillful a team player and team leader attitude. The goal is to build, lead, execute and exceed expectations for a quality performed, quality tested, and quality sound-scaped game experience
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Test Engineer III
The Coalition
10.2023 - Current
- Strong understanding of Unreal Editor to properly triage and communicate bugs from blackbox testing perspective.
- Regressed issues relating to Sound/Level/Cinematic/Narrative Design.
- Performed regular meetings, taking notes and inputting suggestions on design enhancements and/or problem solve workarounds in the Software.
- Critiquing and reviewing daily cinematic renders to ensure design is going according to demand and is quality assured.
- Working on and Debugging a AAA Title feature
Audio Quality Analyst
Blackbird Interactive
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked closely with Audio team using Wwise software to Identify and resolve Sound Engine bugs and conflicts before milestones using white box testing procedures.
- Orchestrated bug investigations using Unreal Engine to ensure audio, performance, design, UI, animation, and mechanics are delivering a high-quality playback experience
- Identified and reworked software's control and mechanical flaws by performing thorough user- end playback tests and creating effective bug track documentation to organize with appropriate departments
- Responsible for ensuring software's port to other platforms are meeting for a rounded and consistent user experience
- Effectively wrote up, and carried out bugs and tasks using Jira to appropriate feature owners for quick and productive turnaround.
- Strong understanding of Unreal Editor and Wwise profiling for bug identification
Audio Quality Assurance
Keywords Studios
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Forged accurate QV testbed/test cases for production/Audio development team to carefully review
- Assured all Atmospheric, SFX, and Speech content works contextually to create a sound accurate performed experience.
- Written up and carried out QV Beta and Alpha checklist for production milestone goals.
- Resolved conflicts with Speech design errors in vital deadlines using communication/technical aptitude of Sound Engine
- Worked on and debugged 3 launched AAA title games from an Audio perspective.
Live Team QA Lead
Electronic Arts
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Resolved conflicts involving last-minute design change/bug finds during launch.
- Carried out and lead tasks to a team of 15 people, and triaged end of day bug/design issues over to Romania Studio.
- Ensured design implementations were carefully assured and approved with quick turnaround bug regressions and team efficacy.
- Extensive understanding In bug priority, and team effort mitigation as a leader and team player to reduce overhead bug count.
- Experience with different versed Game Sandboxes, Servers, and Builds
Foley Engineer Re Recording Artist And Sound Design
Film Independant
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked closely with Client to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects as directed.
- Experienced background in specific microphone usage techniques, placement and type to record high quality and industry-grade results.
- Proficient with many DAW software; Reaper, Ableton, Pro Tools and worked with appropriate plug-in utilities.
- Working application and knowledge with Audio restoration and enhancement utilities; Izotope RX 9, Neutron 3, Ozone 9, Nectar 3 Plus, etc.
- Directed people as a team to create revisions after critiqued application by Client.
Education
Diploma of Education - Sound Design And Cinematography
Capilano University
07.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Unreal Engine/Editor 5
- DAW Software: Pro Tools, Ableton, Reaper, Nuendo
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Wwise Audio Integration Middleware
- Jira, Dev Track, Miro
Certification
- Wwise-101 Fundamentals Certified User, Audiokinetic
- Wwise-201 Interactive Music Certified End User, Audiokinetic
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Software Test Engineer III
The Coalition
10.2023 - Current
Audio Quality Analyst
Blackbird Interactive
04.2022 - 10.2023
Live Team QA Lead
Electronic Arts
07.2020 - 10.2020
Audio Quality Assurance
Keywords Studios
01.2020 - 04.2022
Foley Engineer Re Recording Artist And Sound Design
Film Independant
01.2016 - 01.2019
Diploma of Education - Sound Design And Cinematography
Capilano University
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