Phil Peacock

 Brought into the Civil Service Learning project for the Home Office, the to take ownership of the QA process from start to finish.  Manage the testing process along with development team members to ensure delivery within an Agile environment.  Final QA stagegate owner with all LIVE deployments  Responsible for creation and maintaining of granular test scripts to ensure all parts of the site are documented.

 Worked closely with the development team and technical testers to test the game on a granular level.  Accurate reporting and analysis of all issues.  Thorough regression testing of all issues on new builds.  Captured game footage and organised the editing for two of the promotional films.

 Leading an internal and external test team in Montreal.  Defined and implemented the testing and release procedure.  Communicating issues and findings with the company’s client and proposing solutions.  Running daily SCRUM meetings to ensure that the development team were on track and task focussed.  Creating and maintaining/updating test scripts  Ensuring all testing was completed and checked to a high standard.

 Managing and coordinating an experienced test team and monitoring their performance.  A good understanding of the various stages of the Agile testing process and best methods for implementation.  Met with clients to ensure we tailored solutions individual to their requirements.  Developing and maintaining test methodology.  Advised clients on best testing practices and solutions for testing requirements.  Compiled metrics and reports for both internal and external clients.

I was involved in Student and Community Radio, spending time helping students with their coursework. I mentored students and produced and presented a regular show which aired every Friday evening.

 Created a new test script which lead to more thorough testing of software.  Road-mapped the software and led testing by other members of the company.  In a helpdesk capacity, the first point of contact to find the fastest solutions to issues with the software.  Clear reporting of bugs to the development team.

 Worked on new releases including some AAA titles including DDR and Bad Company.  Understanding of the Compliance procedure.  Writing and maintaining test scripts to cover new functionality and regression testing.  Worked to tight deadlines involving stress-testing severs.  Compliance testing to strict TCRs.

Galaxylife was a young, innovative games company, pioneering cross-platform gaming between PC, handheld hardware, mobile phones and other portable devices.