Matthew Garside
Quality Assurance Test Engineer
Berlin
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance professional with over 9 years of experience delivering impactful solutions in the software and gaming industries.
Expertise includes manual and structured testing, with strong command of functional, regression, and user acceptance testing across diverse platforms. Proven ability to own QA processes within agile teams, facilitating effective feature testing and defect management while fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Renowned for analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering results in fast-paced environments while adapting flexibly to evolving project needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer - Quality
Unity Technologies GmbH - Struck Mobile & Desktop Studio
Berlin
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Working within an agile team and contributing to weekly sprints
- Carrying out manual mobile & desktop testing.
- Creation and management of test cases.
- Owning the QA process and features.
- Jira Bug reporting & defect management.
- Constant collaboration within the QA team & all other departments.
- Working closely with the development & community teams providing early feedback, test new features and investigate user feedback.
- Contribute to process improvements within the team.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
User Acceptance Test Engineer
GC Software GmbH - Booming Games
Berlin
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Analyse use cases/requirements for validity.
- Develop and review test scenarios based on product requirements.
- Execute test cases for different Games, Platforms and integrations.
- Collaborate closely with team members and department stakeholders for continuous feedback, incorporating the communicated changes.
- Prioritisation of defects according to severity.
- Game Lead for End to End Functionality, Regression, Smoke, User Acceptance and Customer integration testing.
- Identify and track defects and inconsistencies through Jira.
- Various different OS testing (Desktop, iOS, Android and iPadOS).
- Beta version enrolment/checks before official release.
- Handle production and post production support.
- Document test progress and QA best practices.
Quality Assurance Software Tester
ThinPrint GmbH - Cortado Holdings
Berlin
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Analyse from specifications.
- Manual Testing of various ThinPrint software prior to release.
- Handling of test tools such as TestLink.
- RDP Testing via VMware.
- Creation of fault/bug reports using Jira.
Testing Assistant
IT-TestPro GmbH
Berlin
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Various Manual testing (smoke, sanity, regression & UAT) on a variety of systems (Web, Mobile & Tablet).
- Handling of testing tools such as HPQC and TestLink.
- Creation of Jira fault reports and Ticket retests.
- Assisting with test preparation & daily status reports.
Area Manager
Cygnet Catering-Compass Group UK & Ireland
Bournemouth
09.2012 - 07.2014
- To ensure the provision of catering services to Schools, Clients, Staff and Pupils within agreed financial perimeters, ensuring company operating standards and profitability is maintained.
- To ensure sufficient staff & provisions are available to meet the service requirements for all locations.
- To ensure staff adhere to company procedures relating to picking & packing, transportation and delivery of all products.
- To ensure service staff adhere to company procedures relating to all service and food standards.
- To complete all quality control systems & procedures in line with company policies.
- Carry out risk assessments for all operations whilst maintaining records.
- Regular Audits for all production kitchens providing services.
- Liaising with company directors, clients and management team on areas of improvement.
- To conduct mandatory Health & Safety training where required.
Education
Diploma - Professional Catering
Bournemouth & Poole Catering College
United Kingdom07.2008
High School Diploma -
Jeff Joseph Technology College
Manchester, United Kingdom. 04.2001 -
Skills
Jira
Confluence
TestRail
iOS & Android Testing
Manual testing
Leadership
Test Case Creation
Ability to Work in an Agile Team
Defect Management & Tracking
Verbal and written communication
Ability to Work to Required Deadlines
Timeline
Software Engineer - Quality
Unity Technologies GmbH - Struck Mobile & Desktop Studio
08.2023 - 03.2024
User Acceptance Test Engineer
GC Software GmbH - Booming Games
04.2019 - 08.2023
Quality Assurance Software Tester
ThinPrint GmbH - Cortado Holdings
11.2017 - 04.2019
Testing Assistant
IT-TestPro GmbH
10.2015 - 10.2017
Area Manager
Cygnet Catering-Compass Group UK & Ireland
09.2012 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Jeff Joseph Technology College
04.2001 -
Diploma - Professional Catering
Bournemouth & Poole Catering College
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