Craig D Nelson ***** Northwest Passage #*** Marina Del Rey CA 90292
424-***-**** • **************@*******.***
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