Ryan Nolan

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Positive, confident and solution focused individual currently working at Blackbird Interactive as a Lead QA Analyst. Previous titles I have worked on include; Minecraft Legends, Gears Tactics, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, Train Simulator, Train Sim World, Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour and Microsoft Flight Simulator X. I have also engaged in some "bug-bash" sessions on Forza Horizon 5 and Halo Infinite. Proficient in testing on PC, Playstation, Switch and Xbox platforms, with experience working with Microsoft Gamepass and Windows Store builds. Experienced in Agile/Scrum project management on both Azure DevOps and JIRA. Experienced working in an integrated product team, alongside all teams within the business. Very passionate about all things gameplay and creating the most fun and enjoyable experience for the end user. Personal skills: Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of industry standards and processes. Trained in Leadership / People management. MBTI Personality - ENTP. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organisational skills. Conceptual thinking. Creativity and problem solving skills. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and make d

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