Software Engineering

Game Development

Localization Quality Assurance

Software Engineering Intern

As a Software Engineering Intern at Zendesk, I was a part of a dynamic DevOps team of engineers, working on Edge Technologies. My team was instrumental in the creation and management of services crucial to the reliability of Zendesk's products, such as DNS and Cloud Infrastructure. During work I acquired expertise in AWS, Cloudflare, Terraform, Docker and other technologies. Learning the use of terminal commands to manage files and folders, perform manual executions of project scripts, as well as creating these scripts to automate common tasks. Software was written in Python programming language.

• Collaborated in the Edge DNS team of 5 skilled DevOps Engineers, focusing on the creation and management of services crucial to the reliability of Zendesk’s products.
• Developed an AWS CodeBuild project for SPF (Sender Policy Framework) mailing automation, enhancing team productivity and reducing manual intervention.
• Engaged in DNS and Cloud Infrastructure, expanding technical skills and contributing to major projects.
• Learned a range of tools and systems including AWS, Docker, Google Cloud, Jenkins, IAM, and Terraform.
• Engineered application features and automated system processes using Python.
• Regularly engaged with terminal commands to manage files and folders, and perform executions of projects, reinforcing command-line proficiency.
• Developed skills in creating scripts to automate common tasks, increasing team productivity and reducing manual intervention.
• Gained substantial experience with GitHub, improving code management and version control skills.
• Contributed to SCRUM meetings, gaining experience in Agile methodologies and fostering improved team collaboration.

Localization Specialist

As a Localization Quality Assurance Specialist at Keywords Studios, I was responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of localized text in various video games. My role involved testing in-game text to verify that it was correctly translated and matched context, as well as ensuring that there were no text overlaps, concatenations or any other forms of text bugs on screen. Working on projects of varying scopes, from small teams of 2 to large teams of up to 70 people, I collaborated with colleagues and team members to ensure high quality testing and efficient work flow. During many different projects, I acquired skills to use a variety of industry-standard tools such as JIRA, DevTrack, LocStudio, LAMS, TTP, Bonsai, and more, to report, track and resolve bugs and issues.

• Performed functional, compliance, and localization quality assurance testing.
• Daily use and integration between databases such as JIRA, Bonsai, LAMS and SQL.
• Wrote Test Plans and Test Cases for upcoming projects, reducing the preliminary phase by 1 - 2 days.
• Executed System and Regression Testing on 4 different console platforms.
• Overcame up to 5 hours of overtime per day for some strict project deadlines.
• Promoted within 12 months due to strong performance and organizational impact – ahead of schedule by 6 months.
• Received the "Always Ready to Lend a Hand" award during a project for assisting team members in completing their checklists more efficiently, leading to a 10% - 15% increase in overall team checklist progression.

Localization Specialist (Ubisoft Outsource)

During my time at Keywords Studios, I had the opportunity to work on-site with Ubisoft, where our Dublin-based team was fully integrated into Ubisoft's Bucharest team for several high-profile game localization projects. I've had a chance to be in the team 5 different times, one trip a year for a different project.

• Performed functional, compliance, and localization quality assurance testing.
• Daily use and integration between databases such as JIRA.
• Executed System and Regression Testing on 2 different console platforms.
• Overcame up to 5 hours of overtime per day for some strict project deadlines.

Ubisoft 2016 Team

Computer Science & Software Engineering

I completed a 4-year course in Computer Science and Software Engineering, successfully passing approximately 40 exams. My studies encompassed a broad range of topics, from the foundations of computing history, including Turing, to the modern AI models and latest tools/frameworks.

Throughout my degree, I delved into software design, software testing and verification, databases, and algorithms, building a strong foundation in problem-solving and data structures. I also gained hands-on experience in web development, creating various projects, and explored advanced areas like 3D modeling in Blender and locomotion for virtual environments.

I honed my ability to collaborate in teams, create detailed project documentation, and present my work in front of a class or online. For the final project, I wrote a 25-page thesis which can be found here, delivered presentations and demonstrations, and created video showcase.