Project Developer
Resume:
Ian Chursky
Bellevue, WA 98005
(206) 307 - 4055
**********@*******.***
Personal
Progressive years of experience in the software QA and development
environment as a project lead, senior test lead, and some time as a project
manager. In-depth experience in software development for QA processes and
procedures for numerous different platforms. Extensive background in both
windows and web application development and design in a variety of
different technologies (C#, C++, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP.NET, AJAX, PHP,
MS SQL, MySQL, XML, Flash, and ActionScript 2.0 and 3.0). Proficient in
photo editing technologies and software such as Photoshop and GIMP.
Graduate of Seattle University, studied biology and computer science and
also played varsity soccer.
Employment History
Iconic Design
Personal/Freelance - Web Development November 2006 -
Present
. Developed Object Oriented applications in Actionscript 3.0 fully
utilizing customization and usability considerations
. Designed UI graphical elements in Adobe Photoshop and imported into
Flash projects
. Wrote clear and extensive documentation to aid and assist customers
and clients in tailoring components to meet their needs
. Sold over $2,000 worth of Flash software through ActiveDen marketplace
in the past 6 months:
[ samples ]
. Provided technical support to customers to meet challenges of
implementing applications into web environments of differing
architecture
Currently re-designing and developing website for Every Nation Church
Seattle [ samples ]
Volt at Microsoft
Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade Program Management February 2008 -
/Test Lead Present
. Built numerous web-based applications, including UI design, in ASP.NET
(in conjunction with HTML, JavaScript, CSS and XML), C#, and SQL using
Visual Web Developer for an IDE. Tools used by multiple teams
internally.
. Wrote a variety of windows applications utilized for software testing
for the Xbox 360 in C# using Visual Studio 2008/10 for development.
These apps were distributed and used by multiple teams internally.
Reduced time commitments on certain projects by more than 50%.
. Coordinated schedules between different test teams for various test
projects
. Shipped full XBLA titles as test lead managing the entire test process
from Pre-Alpha to Release
. Established positive developer relationships, provided developer
support, and aided and engaged all parties involved with title
certification and release processes.
. Worked with project managers to establish strategies to facilitate the
production of the highest possible quality products in order to have
the largest draw to consumers in the marketplace.
. Obtained the record for most first party published XBLA titles ever
shipped on a single day in all of Microsoft history.
. Managed a wide range of title updates and performed build verification
and submission to Microsoft Xbox 360 certification
. Managed and handled all downloadable content packages (PDLC) released
for the Xbox LIVE Arcade platform (barring 3rd party published games)
Volt at VMC
QA Project Management / QA Senior Test Lead / April 2006 - February
QA Test Lead 2008
. Developed web applications, including UI design, utilizing HTML, CSS,
and JavaScript used to aid the testing process for various projects
alongside providing training materials for new testers.
. Developed Test Plans, Functional Outlines, RATE Documents, Test Specs,
& Test Cases and implemented them into the testing process for
different projects.
. Managed the XBLA division of VMC as a Senior Test Lead. Delegated
title management out to test leads and organized and managed the
structure and process of the XBLA test organization.
. Worked on numerous games projects across a vast diversity of platforms
(Wii, GameBoy Advance, PS2, PSP, Xbox, and Xbox 360) involving many
different types of test.
. Received, packaged, and licensed new builds received from clients and
distributed them to test teams through a diversity of media.
. Performed acceptance tests on new builds received from clients
. Engaged in extensive communications with client representatives,
including kick off meetings, conference calls, writing of daily and
weekly status reports, and end of project reports.
. Trained testers in knowledge of compliance test cases and
requirements, various types of functional testing, and the information
required for quality bug reporting in software QA.
. Selected to travel on business trips to the VMC office in Montreal,
Canada on a number of occasions to set up, manage, and maintain
projects conducted on location.
. Monitored and edited bugs before sending them along to the client
utilizing numerous different types of bug tracking software.
QA Test September 2005 - April
2006
. Worked as a functional and compliance tester across a variety of
platforms on a variety of titles.
. Developed and executed test cases for multiple platforms on multiple
projects
. Received extensive training from project managers between projects on
the aspects of higher level management of the QA testing process.
Peter Fewing Soccer Camps
Soccer Instructor Summers 2001 - 2005
. Coached kids ages 5-15 in week-long sessions of soccer instruction
. Managed camp sign-in and set-up, welcomed parents, and provided
information on what camp attendees could expect throughout the week.
. Encouraged and inspired kids to value good attitudes, sportsmanship,
teamwork, and fair play
NetworkCommerce.Com
Web Development June 2000 - August
2000
. Worked as a web development intern doing a variety of back-end web
development utilizing HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and ASP for Network
Commerce Inc.
. Built an internal shopping cart in ASP for a client's ordering and
shipping of parts and resources related to the client's business
. Implemented validation controls to forms using Java Script for
multiple websites.
Education
Seattle University September 2000 - June
2005
. Bachelor of Science in Biology
. Took a number of Computer Science classes covering, C++, Data
Structures, and Algorithms.
. Played varsity soccer for 3 years
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