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David Kook

Richmond,British Columbia

Summary

Fluent in Korean

Assisted in translation for Idle Golf Tycoon in game and and on Google Play store

Proficient in Logic Pro X

Recording/Performing artist in the Vancouver Hip Hop scene

Was a contestant on Korean TV shows "K Pop Star" and "Show Me The Money"

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Analyst

Jamcity
Culver City, CA
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Executed thorough testing on iOS/Android/FB platforms specifically for narrative, functionality, UI, Localization, tuning, bug regression, and edge cases on Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
  • Created and maintained test plans, QA Documentations and test cases to ensure a high level of accuracy in all aspects of the QA process
  • Worked closely with other departments such as engineering, customer support, and product management to resolve Live Issues every week after the branch goes live
  • Communicated feedback and raised concerns to the development teams during design/code review meetings
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines within a face paced environment
  • Owned bug database management – tracking, assessing, costing, and assigning priorities

QA Lead

Pocket Pinata Interactive
Vancouver, BC
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed and implemented test plans, strategies, and QA processes to ensure standards were met
  • Supervised, directed, and mentored QA members
  • Executed testing on iOS, Android, and Amazon devices for UI, Tuning, Functionality, and Compliance
  • Maintained databases of known defects, tracking their resolution throughout the development life cycle
  • Participated in design reviews and code reviews to communicate issues and feedback from QA
  • Trained and developed employees in effort to contribute to overall professional growth.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines within a face paced environment
  • Tracked project timelines and milestones ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.

QA Lead

IUGO Mobile Entertainment
Vancouver, BC
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Developed and maintained test plans, test cases, strategies, documentations and processes to ensure quality assurance of products for The Walking Dead: Road to Survival
  • Supervised a team of internal and external QA members to ensure high quality of work was satisfied
  • Executed testing on both iOS and Android platforms specifically for Functionality, Tuning, Localization, UI
  • Worked closely with producers and developers to ensure all needs were met from QA
  • Communicated concerns and feedback during design/code reviews
  • Presented QA updates during Sprint Planning meetings
  • Maintained databases of bugs and tracking their solution on JIRA

QA Analyst

Hothead Games
Vancouver, BC
08.2016 - 10.2019
  • Executed thorough testing on iOS/Android/Amazon devices specifically for Functionality, bug regression, UI, and Tuning on Head Shot Bravo, Idle Golf Tycoon, Mighty Battles, and Hero Hunters
  • Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce the issue along with screenshots
  • Worked closely with developers to analyze root cause of defects and provide solutions.
  • Utilized defect tracking tools such as JIRA to track issues reported during the QA process.
  • Identified potential risks associated with product design specifications and suggested solutions for improvement to Leads/Management during QA meetings

QA Tester

NMI Metrology & Gaming LTD
Vancouver, BC
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce the issue along with screenshots
  • Worked closely with developers to analyze root cause of defects and provide solutions.
  • Utilized defect tracking tools such as JIRA to track issues reported during the QA process.
  • Identified potential risks associated with product design specifications and suggested solutions for improvement to Leads/Management during QA meetings

Skills

  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Test Rail
  • Appcenter
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • Perforce
  • QVPN
  • Kibana
  • One Signal
  • Team Gantt
  • Zephyr
  • Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Korean translation and localization
  • Management and content creation on social media platforms (FB, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter)
  • Extensive knowledge in Google Workspace

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

QA Analyst

Jamcity
01.2023 - 04.2024

QA Lead

Pocket Pinata Interactive
10.2022 - 01.2023

QA Lead

IUGO Mobile Entertainment
11.2019 - 05.2022

QA Analyst

Hothead Games
08.2016 - 10.2019

QA Tester

NMI Metrology & Gaming LTD
01.2015 - 07.2016
David Kook