Jana M.

Experience

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  Kiviõli linna Avalik Internetipunkt

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2005

  Office Administrator

  Worked as an Office Administrator while pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Tall Tech Virumaa Kolledz. Responsibilities included software installation, assisting visitors with the use of Windows machines, tracking visitor numbers, and providing support for various inquiries.

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  Elcoteq

  Aug 2006 - Mar 2007

  Information Technology Technician + practice

  Began as a trainee in the IT Software Department, later advancing to a full-time IT Support Specialist role.Key Responsibilities:- Installing and configuring hardware- Installing software and applications- Setting up and maintaining printers- Tracking and managing hardware inventory

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  Voipster Estonia OÜ

  Apr 2007 - Jul 2014

  Led a skilled team of 12 Manual QA Specialists working across various products and platforms, with responsibilities including test planning, test coordination, people management, and hands-on testing as workload required.Primary experience involved testing a range of Slot and Table games developed in Flash and HTML5. Served as the QA Lead for various Casino products, with responsibilities including:- Planning and coordinating test activities- Developing test strategies and detailed test plans- Executing and overseeing test processes- Assisting with recruitment efforts- Onboarding and training new team members

  • QA Team Lead

    May 2011 - Jul 2014

  • QA Specialist

    Apr 2007 - Apr 2011
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  Derivco Estonia

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2019

  QA Department Manager

  Management of QA Teams:2016-2019: Led the Final Quality QA Department (up to 18 QA specialists), overseeing both Automation Engineers and Manual Testers.2014-2016: Directed a Manual QA Team of 12 specialists, collaborating closely with the development team on HTML5 and Flash projects.Key Responsibilities:Established and implemented QA processes across multiple project development teams simultaneously.Led recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing management of team members. Show less

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  Real Dealer Studios

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

  QA Manager

  Oversee and manage a rapidly expanding QA team, comprising 15 in-house specialists, including Environment Engineers, Technical Writers, and Manual QA Specialists, in addition to 4 outsourced Manual QA Specialists.Establish and implement QA processes across multiple project development teams concurrently, as well as lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing team management.

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  All41 Studios

  Apr 2021 - now

  Role Purpose:Lead a cross-functional team to develop high-quality, innovative games. Collaborate with studio leadership to transform ideas into fully realized concepts, ensuring clarity on the game’s vision and requirements. Act as the primary liaison among studio teams, external partners, and stakeholders to coordinate efficient, timely, and budget-conscious game production, driving competitive success.Improvement Focus:Evaluate and document processes to align with business goals, communicating changes across teams.Work with Producers/Managers to optimize resource allocation and maximize productivity.Proactively suggest improvements to production processes and inter-team coordination.Communication:Serve as the main contact for stakeholders, team members, and production staff.Product Management and Delivery:Manage multiple projects end-to-end, tracking progress to meet quality and timeline goals.Oversee game production, ensuring adherence to standards and feature quality.Team Management:Define team goals, monitor performance, and address non-performance.Conduct performance appraisals and foster motivation through mentorship and recognition.Support recruitment and onboarding for new roles. Show less Actively seeks opportunities to enhance software development practices with relevant stakeholders to improve software quality prior to handover to the test team.Ensures team members possess the necessary skills for both current and future projects.Facilitates effective communication and collaboration within the team and with relevant stakeholders.Conducts research on industry best practices, implementing process and workflow improvements as needed.Engages in recruitment and onboarding of new team members. Show less

  • Game Producer

    Jun 2022 - now

  • QA Manager

    Apr 2021 - May 2022