James McAvilley
Ruislip ,London
Summary
Results-driven QA Tester with eye for spotting even smallest bugs. Known for delivering high-quality software by implementing rigorous testing protocols and collaborating closely with development teams. Contributed to smoother user experiences and reduced post-release issues, driving overall project success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Deployment Administrator
Light & Wonder
Hounslow , London
09.2023 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Successfully tested and released 47 games on production.
Temp Games Tester
Light & Wonder
Hounslow , London
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced product performance with thorough regression testing.
- Detected critical bugs through diligent system testing, contributing to product reliability.
- Took screenshots and diligent notes, documenting issues and escalating for resolution.
- Tested over 40 games which were approved for release
Technical Consultant
The Software Institute
Remote, London
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Stayed updated on latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring the provision of cutting-edge solutions.
- Conducted rigorous testing of new systems before deployment for error-free operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Games Software engineering
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth07.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Games Programming, Animation and VFX
Uxbridge College
Uxbridge07.2019
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Bishop Ramsey CofE School
Ruislip07.2017
Skills
- ISTQB Certified
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Knowledge of TestRail and JIRA
- Knowledge of Python, C, and C#
- Knowledge of Unity
- Qualified first-aider
Timeline
Deployment Administrator
Light & Wonder
09.2023 - Current
Temp Games Tester
Light & Wonder
05.2023 - 09.2023
Technical Consultant
The Software Institute
07.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Games Software engineering
Bournemouth University
Diploma of Higher Education - Games Programming, Animation and VFX
Uxbridge College
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Bishop Ramsey CofE School
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