Craig D Nelson ***** Northwest Passage #*** Marina Del Rey CA 90292

424-***-**** • acfh30@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

Activision Blizzard, Inc., Santa Monica, CA July 2008 – July 2009

QA Tester – QA

* Ensured that multiple games met/exceeded all functional requirements and Activision standards.

* Utilized a wide range of testing to verify correct application of code.

* Assisted Floor Leads in organizing daily tasks.

* Responsible for bug and regression sweeps as well as special tasks.

* Operated all computer/console/emulation equipment and software related to testing.

* Handled localization testing.

Infinity Ward Encino, CA July 2009 – Nov. 2009

QA Tester – Production QA

* Performed a variety of testing methods to find breaks in code and scripting.

* Helped to reproduce or narrow down rare and difficult issues/bugs.

* Communicated with various groups to help resolve critical issues.

* Completed all fixed verify tasks.

* Operated all computer/console/emulation equipment and software related to testing.

Activision Blizzard, Inc., Santa Monica, CA Feb. 2010 – May 2010

QA Tester – QA

* Ensured that multiple games met/exceeded all functional requirements and Activision standards.

* Utilized a wide range of testing to verify correct application of code.

* Assisted Floor Leads in organizing daily tasks.

* Responsible for bug and regression sweeps as well as special tasks.

* Communicated with various groups to help resolve critical issues.

* Operated all computer/console/emulation equipment and software related to testing.

Treyarch, Santa Monica, CA May 2010 – March 2013

QA Lead – Production QA

* QA floor lead of a team of 15 testers.

* Worked closely with the Production, Project Lead, and QA Manager to carry out assignments.

* Organized work schedule for all testers under my supervision.

* Organized detailed test plans, and worked with Production to utilize department resources efficiently.

* Ensured effective communication and teamwork to provide efficiency.

* Communicated with various groups to help resolve critical issues.

* Operated all computer/console/emulation equipment and software related to testing.

* Handled localization testing.

* Test support on Mobile Android and IOS platforms. ( Black Ops Zombies App)

Directv, El Segundo, CA August 2013 – May 2014

QA Tester – Mobile QA

* Tested the application/clients stability and functionality on IOS and Android.

* Worked closely with the Project Lead to carry out assignments.

* Created checklists for smoke tests of the application.

* Performed smoke tests and sweeps of the application on IOS and Android.

* Responsible for bug and regression sweeps as well as special tasks.

Gamevil, El Segundo, CA May 2014 – Present 2014

QA Lead – Mobile QA

* Tested the application/clients stability and functionality on IOS and Android.

* Worked closely with the Project Lead, Production, and Manager to carry out assignments.

* Created test plans for smoke tests and full sweeps of the applications assigned to.

* Performed smoke tests and sweeps of the applications on IOS and Android.

* Responsible for bug and regression sweeps as well as special tasks.

* Organized work schedule for all testers under my supervision.

* Handled localization testing.

* Ensured effective communication and teamwork to provide efficiency.

Software Knowledge

Microsoft Windows and Mac OS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)

Advanced SDK/XDK Emulator, DevTrack/DevTest, Bugzilla, Jira, Redmine, Gintra.

Education

Santa Monica City College – Santa Monica, CA. 2005 – 2007

Associate of Fine Arts – Media Arts and Screenwriting

Bethel High School – Graham, WA. 1998 – 2002

High School Diploma

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