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Manish Mishra

Quality Verification Game Tester 2 | Ex- Rockstar Games

Hyderabad

4+ years of work experience

Electronic Arts (EA)
Feb 202610 mosPresent

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• I log and track defects in JIRA and proprietary systems with clear reproduction steps & priority. • I check if all players in a lobby stay in sync, making sure positions, actions, and events appear correctly for everyone. • I verify that matchmaking, lobby creation, joining, and rejoining all work smoothly without crashes or drops. • I make sure online gameplay feels stable and fair across platforms, so players on PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC all get a reliable experience.
Electronic Arts (EA)
Feb 202610 mosPresent

Execute comprehensive Build Verification Testing (BVT) on new game builds to validate stability, core functionality, and release readiness ahead of full regression cycles. Perform smoke, sanity, and targeted functional testing immediately post-build deployment to isolate critical defects before broader test execution begins. Identify, document, and track critical and high-severity defects in JIRA with precise reproduction steps, environment details, and impact analysis to accelerate developer resolution. Validate build quality across multiple platforms and hardware configurations, ensuring consistent performance against EA quality benchmarks and platform submission guidelines. Collaborate closely with developers, producers, and automation engineers to verify bug fixes, reduce defect leakage, and maintain release schedule integrity. Enforce quality gates and sign-off criteria within Agile sprint cycles, supporting timely build approvals and continuous delivery pipelines. Champion QA process improvements and testing best practices, contributing to internal documentation, test coverage expansion, and team knowledge sharing.
Rockstar Games
Dec 20232 yrs 2 mosJan 2026

India

Worked on : • Bottom Dollar Bounty DLC (GTAO) • Pizza Deliveries (GTAO) • Assault on ATT-16 Mode (GTAO) • Ludendorff Cemetery Survival (GTAO) • Agents of Sabotage (GTAO) • Oscar Guzman Flies Again (GTAO) • Money Fronts (GTAO) • A Safehouse in the Hills (GTAO)
Rockstar Games
Dec 20232 yrs 2 mosJan 2026

Logged and tracked 500+ defects across multiple live game updates with 95% first-time accuracy, minimizing re-opens and expediting fix verification cycles. Executed build verification, functional, regression, and cross-platform testing on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ensuring stable and consistent gameplay experiences. Conducted certification testing aligned with PlayStation TRC and Xbox XR standards, supporting on-time platform submission and certification approval. Identified and escalated crash bugs, progression blockers, gameplay-breaking defects, and online stability issues with thorough documentation and severity classification. Participated in Agile sprint testing and release validation cycles, maintaining quality gates and contributing to sign-off readiness under high-velocity release schedules. Recognized by senior QA leadership for exceptional defect documentation clarity, communication precision, and proactive cross-team collaboration. Contributed to QA process documentation initiatives and test case repository improvements, enhancing team efficiency and onboarding workflows.
Booyah
Sep 20224 mosDec 2022

Tamil Nadu, India

Creative powerhouse and Content Creator at BOOYAH, I thrive on delivering bold, innovative digital content that captivates the gaming and esports world. From gripping stories and slick videos to electrifying live streams, I build experiences that spark excitement and connect with fans. Driven to level up the gaming community, I bring fresh ideas and top-notch quality to every project, eager to inspire and entertain
Trinity Gaming
Jul 20221 yr 3 mosSep 2023

India

Content Creator | Trinity Gaming Passionate Content Creator at Trinity Gaming with a knack for crafting engaging stories, videos, and live streams in the gaming and esports space. Specializing in innovative digital content, I connect with audiences through unique perspectives, driving community engagement and elevating the gaming experience. Eager to bring my creative expertise and proven ability to grow audience interaction to a dynamic team, delivering high-impact content that inspires and entertains

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Education

mysore university

Bsc in Game Design and Development, Computer Games and Programming Skills

mysore university

20203 yrs2023
Johns Creek High School

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Johns Creek High School

20161 yr2017

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Headline

Quality Verification Game Tester 2 | Ex- Rockstar Games

About

Result Driven Game Testing Professional with around 2.5 years of experience with specializing in Playtesting, Bug Reporting, Documentation, Collaboration, Regression Testing, User Experience Testing, Testing different aspects, Testing on different platforms and Following test plans and procedures With a proven track record of delivering high-quality testing services across console, PC and mobile platforms, with optimizing gameplay strategies and managing software defects with precision. Involves in identifying and reporting bugs, evaluating gameplay and ensuring the game meets quality standards Strong Verbal Communication Skill to efficiently collaborate with the Onshore Development Team Exceptional knowledge of working in every stage of Software Development Lifecycle using Scrum and Agile methodology

Location

Hyderabad

AI stack

gemini

notebooklm

openai

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Wispr Flow

Work experience

Quality Verification Game Tester 2 at Electronic Arts (EA), Feb 2026 - Present · 10 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • I log and track defects in JIRA and proprietary systems with clear reproduction steps & priority. • I check if all players in a lobby stay in sync, making sure positions, actions, and events appear correctly for everyone. • I verify that matchmaking, lobby creation, joining, and rejoining all work smoothly without crashes or drops. • I make sure online gameplay feels stable and fair across platforms, so players on PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC all get a reliable experience.

Quality Assurance Tester 2 at Electronic Arts (EA), Feb 2026 - Present · 10 mos, Execute comprehensive Build Verification Testing (BVT) on new game builds to validate stability, core functionality, and release readiness ahead of full regression cycles. Perform smoke, sanity, and targeted functional testing immediately post-build deployment to isolate critical defects before broader test execution begins. Identify, document, and track critical and high-severity defects in JIRA with precise reproduction steps, environment details, and impact analysis to accelerate developer resolution. Validate build quality across multiple platforms and hardware configurations, ensuring consistent performance against EA quality benchmarks and platform submission guidelines. Collaborate closely with developers, producers, and automation engineers to verify bug fixes, reduce defect leakage, and maintain release schedule integrity. Enforce quality gates and sign-off criteria within Agile sprint cycles, supporting timely build approvals and continuous delivery pipelines. Champion QA process improvements and testing best practices, contributing to internal documentation, test coverage expansion, and team knowledge sharing.

Associate QA Game Tester at Rockstar Games, Dec 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos, India, Worked on : • Bottom Dollar Bounty DLC (GTAO) • Pizza Deliveries (GTAO) • Assault on ATT-16 Mode (GTAO) • Ludendorff Cemetery Survival (GTAO) • Agents of Sabotage (GTAO) • Oscar Guzman Flies Again (GTAO) • Money Fronts (GTAO) • A Safehouse in the Hills (GTAO)

Quality Assurance Tester at Rockstar Games, Dec 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Logged and tracked 500+ defects across multiple live game updates with 95% first-time accuracy, minimizing re-opens and expediting fix verification cycles. Executed build verification, functional, regression, and cross-platform testing on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ensuring stable and consistent gameplay experiences. Conducted certification testing aligned with PlayStation TRC and Xbox XR standards, supporting on-time platform submission and certification approval. Identified and escalated crash bugs, progression blockers, gameplay-breaking defects, and online stability issues with thorough documentation and severity classification. Participated in Agile sprint testing and release validation cycles, maintaining quality gates and contributing to sign-off readiness under high-velocity release schedules. Recognized by senior QA leadership for exceptional defect documentation clarity, communication precision, and proactive cross-team collaboration. Contributed to QA process documentation initiatives and test case repository improvements, enhancing team efficiency and onboarding workflows.

Content Creator at Booyah, Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 · 4 mos, Tamil Nadu, India, Creative powerhouse and Content Creator at BOOYAH, I thrive on delivering bold, innovative digital content that captivates the gaming and esports world. From gripping stories and slick videos to electrifying live streams, I build experiences that spark excitement and connect with fans. Driven to level up the gaming community, I bring fresh ideas and top-notch quality to every project, eager to inspire and entertain

Content Creator at Trinity Gaming, Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos, India, Content Creator | Trinity Gaming Passionate Content Creator at Trinity Gaming with a knack for crafting engaging stories, videos, and live streams in the gaming and esports space. Specializing in innovative digital content, I connect with audiences through unique perspectives, driving community engagement and elevating the gaming experience. Eager to bring my creative expertise and proven ability to grow audience interaction to a dynamic team, delivering high-impact content that inspires and entertains

Education

Bsc in Game Design and Development, Computer Games and Programming Skills, mysore university

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, Johns Creek High School

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